Sales Enablement, SaaS and Growth

MAY 22, 2017

While my attention is laser focussed on helping our sales organisation hit quota, lately I’ve been thinking about how HubSpot’s partner marketing and sales agencies, of which there are more than 3,400 can sell sales enablement as a monthly recurring service. That’s where sales enablement comes in. That’s where sales enablement comes in.

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Marketplace as a Service Sales Enablement Sales Hiring Underperforming Technical Team 112

Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. In this essay, we’ll go deeper into the gradients of marketplace models that a company can sequence to, and as a follow up, we will do the same for platforms.

Marketplace as a Service 141

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

is a software training company that focuses on helping end users and companies be more productive. From the beginning, the company’s goal has been to help users achieve more with their software tools. Over the years, BrainStorm has evolved from a training services company to a world-class SaaS platform. BrainStorm, Inc.

Payment Services 278

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Embedded Payments 278

SaaStr

MARCH 17, 2023

Buying software has changed significantly over the past 27 years. His first software-buying journey at age 24 involved researching in magazines, calling companies, and receiving demo CDs in the mail. What did software buying look like in the ‘90s? Software was physically shipped to you after purchase.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 14, 2021

What Is LinkedIn Marketplace? Given this new dependency on freelance laborers, it makes sense that LinkedIn, the most successful professional social networking site, would set its sights on creating a marketplace that allows freelancers to connect with companies searching for contract talent. How Does LinkedIn Marketplace Work?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Due to the impact of the pandemic, the country reduced its VAT rate from 10% to 7% through September 30, 2023. The country recently published guidance requiring providers of electronic services — select digital products and services — to register for VAT if they meet certain criteria and thresholds.

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Payment Services Payment Methods Marketplace as a Service Payment Solutions 148

FastSpring

JANUARY 23, 2025

Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. So it’s a marketplace, it’s a platform. and now very big in the case of, say, a zero, which is cloud accounting software. Jump to video. | Jump to transcript. Our job is to match them up and make sure that they can find a happy home.

Scale 109

Scale Entrepreneurship Scaling Underperforming Technical Team 109

Neil Patel

MAY 4, 2021

Data as a service (DaaS) is becoming increasingly popular. What Is Data as a Service (DaaS)? Data as a service uses a cloud computing strategy to make business data readily available to stakeholders and third parties. What Are the Benefits of Using Data as a Service Tools? Who Benefits Most from DaaS Tools?

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SaaStr

JUNE 3, 2020

The SaaS Trust Crisis is making it harder to market and sell software and services than ever before. And today, I’m very excited to be the co-founder and CEO of G2 where we’re building the world’s leading marketplace for SaaS software. The situation is getting worse. FULL TRANSCRIPT BELOW.

Software Review 259

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Neil Patel

MARCH 2, 2021

What’s in a review? Reviews aren’t just about finding out what consumers think you’re doing right or where you can improve. Let me show you why you should be scoping out reviews for your business. Why It’s Important for Your Business to Get Reviewed. Why It’s Important for Your Business to Get Reviewed.

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Software Review Technical Review Scale Merchant Services 127

User Pilot

MARCH 5, 2025

That’s where customer engagement software comes in. How I chose the best customer engagement software My evaluation process combined thorough feature analysis , a careful review of user feedback, and insights from industry reports. Scalability and security: Can the platform grow with your business and protect your data?

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Casey Accidental

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As someone who has spent a lot of time building marketplaces in my career, a curious thing has happened over the last couple years. Founders have started reaching out asking for help converting their SAAS or SAAS-like business into a marketplace. I’ve helped their business, but they’re asking for help driving more customers.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

You need to have the right software and/or hardware in place to make sure transactions are simple and secure for both parties. Not only that, as a business owner you need to know that you’re not shelling out cash on inferior services or unnecessary additional fees. Full-service credit card processing companies also take a monthly fee.

Payment Services 126

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Technical Review 126

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

These systems make it possible for everyday users to build websites and post content without having to write code or learn programming languages. Marketers and writers might be creating the content, but those people may not have the skills to manage it online, format it, and write lines of code. Who specifically will be using it?

Payment Methods 141

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It’s actually quite simple: business process management (BPM) software. BPM software helps organizations of all sizes streamline operations and minimize waste. If optimizing your business processes sounds like a good idea, this post will tell you everything you need to know about how to find the perfect BPM software for you.

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SaaStr

APRIL 14, 2020

In today’s fast-paced B2B marketplace of instant communication and process automation , businesses cannot afford to rely on the classic definition of a deal. Only 27% of vendors report using a software tool to aid in creating, editing, sending, or tracking their sales docs. Client services – 22%. Treat deals as dynamic.

Technical Review 318

Technical Review Marketplace as a Service Construction Software Review 318

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Interested in learning more about software-led payments or joining the current Embedded Payments conversations in your organization? Card acceptor business code A four-digit numerical representation of the type of business in which the card acceptor (merchant) engages. Youve come to the right place.

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ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

ChurnZero, a leading Customer Success software platform, today announced it has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards, placing #31 on the Project Management Products list and achieving the highest rating for Customer Success software. Explore ChurnZero customer reviews on G2 to learn more.

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Software Marketplace as a Service 98

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Yes, the tech giants could develop the software these micro startups are making, but by the time it’s ready for market, a competitor might have rolled a similar product out and taken all the glory. Micro Acquire is a marketplace that connects startups to buyers. Flippa is an ideal marketplace for small to medium-sized businesses.

Technical Review 144

Technical Review Payment Methods Acquisition Development Team Review 144

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Interested in customer relationship management (CRM) software that’s free forever? I’ve picked out the top five free CRM software products on the market. Let’s run through the important considerations that go into picking the right free CRM software on the first try. The Top 5 Options For Free CRM Software.

Payment Solutions 139

Payment Solutions Software Review Software Payments 139

ChurnZero

APRIL 7, 2021

If you’ve ever been a part of the decision-making process for purchasing software for your team, then you know, it is imperative that you do your due diligence before signing on the dotted line. But why should your company care about software review sites? Why should you care about driving more reviews now?

Technical Review 81

Technical Review Software Review Customer Success Marketplace as a Service 81

Point Nine Land

MARCH 10, 2020

A strategic analysis after evaluating multiple service marketplaces Over the past few years, I’ve come across a huge number of service (or labor) marketplaces: the countless Uber for X companies, the marketplaces for lawyers, therapists, cleaners, architects, construction workers; you name it. Sounds complicated?

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Point Nine Land

MAY 22, 2020

Businesses, on the other hand, are stuck in the dark ages, often relying on the phone, email, fax and even pen and paper when it comes to ordering goods or services. Whilst consumer-facing marketplaces have become an essential part of our daily lives, business-to-business marketplaces are only just beginning to emerge.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

For app entrepreneurs and ecommerce store owners, the battle to be noticed in the marketplace is ongoing. For customers, the process of looking for apps to download usually takes place in one of the four leading app marketplaces; Google Play, Apple App Store , Windows Store, and the Amazon App Store. Is it safe? Let’s go ??.

Payment Methods 147

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services SaaS Payments 147

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 23, 2022

Software buying is undergoing a transformation, as is the case with many industries in the post-pandemic market. The process of purchasing software is increasingly complex – the choices for products and services are endless, and customers have a harder time parsing which companies to trust and which product will better cater to their needs.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

to, “When and how often is sales tax due to the state?”. Software as a Service is currently taxable in about one-third of US states, and that number is only growing as outdated state sales tax laws slowly catch up with the way we’re doing business today. . And, these laws often completely contradict one another. .

Merchant Services 207

Merchant Services Scale Technical Review Sales Hiring 207

FastSpring

MAY 2, 2019

Successfully selling software and digital products in today’s global marketplace is harder than ever. In fact, according to a 2019 study by Baymard Institute , 80% of companies are at risk of falling behind their competition due to high checkout abandonment and a failure to comply with global regulations.

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Marketplace as a Service Software Review Innovation Enterprise 97

User Pilot

JULY 9, 2024

Looking for the best customer experience management software to fuel growth and drive product adoption ? TL;DR Customer experience management software is a tool or suite of tools designed to help businesses manage, track, and optimize customer experiences. Nextiva : Best customer experience software for unified communications.

Software Review 103

Software Review Software Management Business 103

ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

February 8, 2023 — ChurnZero, the platform and partner for Customer Success, has earned the G2 2023 Best Software Awards for Fastest Growing Product and Best Product Management Product, based on customer reviews submitted to G2. Washington, D.C.,

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Lambda School trains people online to be software engineers. We are definitely the fastest growing code school probably of all time. We were just another code boot camp three months long. Uber is a classic marketplace company. It’s a two-sided marketplace. You had town car services before.

Acquisition 174

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Getting the best inventory management software for your business will make all of it a reality. And if that isn’t enough, the software tool can also help you reduce operating costs, increase revenue, and most importantly, ensure greater customer satisfaction. How to Choose the Best Inventory Management Software for You.

Payment Solutions 103

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Software Review Payment Services 103

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

. “The real value support software offers is in the approach it enables and how it impacts the customer and team experience” But here’s the thing: a toolset is not a strategy. Sure, you can compare different software packages by their features, but that’s like marrying someone based on their dating profile.

Technical Review 249

Technical Review Customer Support Payment Methods Payment Solutions 249

Point Nine Land

JUNE 11, 2020

Marketplaces in their early stages generally lack the liquidity to be relevant enough for the supply side, they are not a priority. To overcome this, marketplaces generally need to find ways to initially hack the supply side. Large suppliers are often reluctant to work with small marketplaces that lack credibility.

Scale 72

Scale Marketplace as a Service B2B Scaling 72

BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

SaaS budgeting is the process of planning, allocating, and managing financial resources for acquiring and using Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions within an organization. Whether youre new to SaaS budgeting or youre a seasoned pro, theres always something to learn about the best ways to buy software. What is SaaS budgeting?

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SaaStock

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

He dropped out of Stanford Graduate School of Business and then co-founded LeaseExchange, an online marketplace for equipment leasing. In 2016, André joined Superlógica Tecnologias, a management system designed to service small businesses with a recurring revenue model. Aaron Ross is a name many would be familiar with.

Technical Review 207

Technical Review Scale Entrepreneurship Sales Hiring 207

Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Building a consumer marketplace to drive incremental ticket sales to event creators. Julia, our CEO, had told me she wanted me to focus on growing the self-service business faster. So I gathered as much information as I could about these different strategic initiatives, as well as digging into the core self-service business.

Technical Advisors 140

Technical Advisors Technical Review Scale Marketplace as a Service 140

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Why it’s hard to build a two-sided marketplace [13:38]. And most of our data now as a software company it’s because that’s my background, but you as a sales professional can go to RepVue and view detailed analytics about sales organizations related to compensation data. And is it worse in software? Why is that?

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