Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

One of the biggest decisions you can make when setting up your sales team is whether to focus primarily on inside or outside sales. They seem to be completely at odds, with one focused on clients with a high acquisition cost and high ACV (annual account value), the other focused on a high sales velocity. Hiring guide.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With the rise of AI, new sales technology and automation at the forefront of the sales echo chamber these days, we thought we’d take a moment to bring it back to BASICS – that’s why we’ve rounded up this complete glossary of sales terms and definitions to help you remember where it all started.

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Payrix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of software, Embedded Payments have emerged as a crucial element for software companies aiming to grow their business, enhance customer experiences, and streamline transactions for consumers. Embedding payments into the platform experience makes this possible for software companies to deliver on those expectations.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

From Facebook to Microsoft, there is a massive trend to seek out tiny teams of five or less, buy them, and use the technology and talent to gain a competitive edge. Micro Startup Acquisition Trends. For example, HR and finance SaaS vendor Workday bought Scout RFP (a San Francisco startup with a team of 8) for $540 million.

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Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

For SaaS companies, becoming a payment facilitator (or PayFac) offers a ton of advantages—including but not limited to—boosting retention and profitability while exercising greater control over the customer experience. The potential impact of failed or inadequate internal systems, processes, procedures, etc.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Romain Huet : See how you can turn like a SaaS business, or a core product you have and make it a very successful developer platform. Like, how can we provide economic infrastructure for developers to build applications and services and in a weird way, future proof? Let’s start with our five key steps.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Since 2010 we’ve seen more startups, funds, and capital than ever before, but with this drastic increase, investors are seeing unexpected new trends reshaping the future of the industry. We’re a team of former investors and operators from the likes of Facebook, Deliveroo, and the Swedish payments company Klarna.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Nothing scares away new business like hard-to-reach customer service or disorganized sales calls. I make calls when I’m thinking about committing to a new product or service. If you only need one or the other, you may be able to get a less expensive plan that’s easier to secure and manage. Lots of people do. Call Routing.

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Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Whether you created your SaaS product to help solve a problem you had or because you wanted some extra income, the truth is that your SaaS business is a valuable asset. Running a profitable SaaS business allows you to take control of your own schedule - some would even say your life! We’d hate for that to happen to you.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while. Request Quote Understanding Embedded Finance Embedded finance is the seamless integration of financial services and digital banking into conventionally non-financial business services.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2023

SaaS accounting software can help you automate: Recurring invoicing. Payment processing. Payment reconciliation. Payment reminders. Subscription management. And more … However, it’s almost impossible to find one accounting software solution that satisfies all your needs as a SaaS company.

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ProfitWell

AUGUST 18, 2020

Reliance told her that she would need to buy-out the remainder of her two years in one lump sum payment, plus the interest the company would lose over those two years, and she would have to pay an additional hefty administration fee too. The administration fee alone totaled nearly three of her monthly payments.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 8, 2019

Amazon charges fees on every sale through the Marketplace. They also offer Fulfillment by Amazon, where they handle the fulfillment process for your business at extra cost. A security mechanism that determines if a payment account has sufficient funds to complete a given transaction. Authorization. Authorized reseller .

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

And SaaS analytics play a crucial part. Find out why SaaS analytics are important, which to track, and which tools are best for your subscription business. What are SaaS Analytics? SaaS analytics are analytics specific to the SaaS subscription industry. What are SaaS Analytics? Uncover churn.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 4, 2019

So, without further ado, here are twenty-two trends, best practices and predictions for the year ahead. As the chatbot craze subsides, I anticipate behind-the-scenes AI to become a major trend in 2019. In 2019, not only will this trend increase, it will become much more mindful.

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SaaStr

JULY 8, 2020

Jason Lemkin: Well, we admire, but also she’s very early in the micro VC trend. We can only process so much change, and I feel like we’ve been through three worlds since early March. I think it’s, in SaaS, in cloud, if you define it that way, I think it’s about 15 to 20%. Aileen Lee: Oh, God.

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ProfitWell

APRIL 1, 2020

White-labeling services for SaaS products have become very popular over the past decade. When done correctly, an entire brand can be built around a SaaS white-label product, but you’ll need to price it correctly in order to maximize revenue. What are white-label SaaS products? 4 common white-label SaaS products.

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OPEXEngine

MARCH 15, 2022

In the first 10 years of the SaaS industry, US SaaS companies didn’t need to go overseas to build highly valuable companies. But that dynamic has changed in lockstep with the growth of the SaaS market. High Growth SaaS Companies Get A Significant Portion of Revenues Internationally. Source: OPEXEngine. Market Dynamics.

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OpenView Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

Given the lingering impacts of the pandemic and the rising specter of inflation, the impact of pricing on community value will likely remain below the surface for most companies in 2022 but this remains a long term trend. Usage-based pricing (UBP) was an undeniable trend in 2021. Many value promises are made by marketing and sales.

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ChurnZero

APRIL 27, 2021

As ChurnZero recently secured a Series B investment bringing our total funding that has been raised to date to $35 million, we thought we’d take a look back and see the role that Customer Success plays at each respective stage of funding for SaaS companies. And we thought, who better to ask than those that chose to invest in us along the way.

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OpenView Labs

JUNE 16, 2020

The best companies are tweaking sales systems, adjusting their go-to-market strategy and rediscovering customers’ needs as they evolve. Related: The Recession Planning Framework for SaaS Startups. Pivoting sales to meet buyers. Doubling down on the candidate hiring experience. Everyone needs to find their own way.

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User Pilot

JULY 13, 2023

We discussed best practices and shared examples from top SaaS companies. Best customer satisfaction survey examples from SaaS brands: Userpilot uses a Likert survey with a simple star rating and progress bar , making it easy for customers to respond. Also, ensure they’re motivated enough to complete the process.

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How To Buy Saas

JULY 2, 2024

So, if you are looking for the perfect match talent for your specific requirements, let’s show you where to find and hire a certified email marketing specialist with the chops to craft emails that get noticed (and clicked)! Top Spots to Find Them Freelance Marketplaces and Platforms to Hire Email Marketing Specialists 1.

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User Pilot

JULY 25, 2024

Nevertheless, to give you an idea of the role’s main duties, here are the core tasks for a retention specialist working in SaaS: Proactive User Engagement & Churn Prevention : Identify at-risk users based on specific metrics (e.g., Subscription Management & Upselling : Assist users with subscription management (e.g.,

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SaaSOptics

MARCH 1, 2022

They offer a broad view of a SaaS company’s financial operations. This speedy implementation, onboarding, and deployment process is a considerable advantage for finance teams trying to keep pace with their organization’s rapid growth. Moreover, this is a very technical role that can be expensive to hire.

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User Pilot

JULY 28, 2024

Whether you’re hiring, job hunting, or simply curious, we’ve got you covered with practical insights and ready-to-use resources. Subscription Management & Upselling : Assist users with subscription management (e.g., You’re in the right place! Let’s dive in!

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 4, 2019

So, without further ado, here are twenty-two trends, best practices and predictions for the year ahead. As the chatbot craze subsides, I anticipate behind-the-scenes AI to become a major trend in 2019. In 2019, not only will this trend increase, it will become much more mindful.

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How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The best thing about SEMrush is that they offer a high-quality service to their users; they are accurate and provide regular program updates that enhance the user experience, capabilities, and success ratio online. Content Audit Tool: it will enable you to audit your existing content for improving its ranking. What is Market Explorer?

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User Pilot

JULY 11, 2024

Based on data across hiring platforms like Glassdoor, Indeed, etc., Nevertheless, to give you an idea of the role’s main duties, here are the core tasks for a retention specialist working in SaaS: Proactive User Engagement & Churn Prevention : Identify at-risk users based on specific metrics (e.g.,

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BrightBack

AUGUST 19, 2019

This means changing the way we sell products and the customer-facing leaders we hire and aligning to a churn goal. That means the sales organization must most likely be retrained to make sure customers buy and are successful for 6-18 months. Many of these issues can be resolved in the moment to reduce churn. Make retention personal.

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ProfitWell

JUNE 15, 2020

An entire Swedish spa village is on sale for $7 million. How is DTC growth trending over time? ??7 Up and to the right —that's how overall DTC growth continues to trend. How are churn and new revenue trending over time? Some good news for MRR: both MRR gain and loss are trending positive. Trends to help you adapt.

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ProfitWell

APRIL 16, 2020

And a bit on demand shock, dealing with the hard truth that some companies may just be better suited for managing disruption than others. Listen wherever you get podcasts: Top B2B SaaS news. We found the ultimate work-from-home FAQ , built by Arc , the company that helps you hire the best in remote developers, engineers, and teams.

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User Pilot

JULY 28, 2024

Based on data across hiring platforms like Glassdoor, Indeed, etc., Nevertheless, to give you an idea of the role’s main duties, here are the core tasks for a retention specialist working in SaaS: Proactive User Engagement & Churn Prevention : Identify at-risk users based on specific metrics (e.g.,

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How To Buy Saas

APRIL 1, 2024

Their expertise will surely help your brand reach a larger customer base, engage with customers, and boost their sales and revenue. Saves Time and Cost to Build a Team: With the support of an agency, you can take off the burden of building a marketing team and spending funds to hire, train, and manage them. Contact Alfezo!

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OPEXEngine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Weaker demand, slower sales cycles, and customer insistence on pricing concessions and payment deferrals have conspired to cloud the outlook for many tech companies’ growth. This article was originally published in TechCrunch and authored by Will Hutchins, Managing Director at Espresso Capital. Republished with permission.

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Audacix

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This empowers them to utilize these application security tools and services in the best way possible to secure apps from being exploited for sensitive data through cyber attacks. Comprehensive Threat Detection : Look for automated web app security services that offer advanced threat detection mechanisms.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 26, 2022

As SaaStr Europa 2022 drew to a close, attendees took one more opportunity to ask Jason questions about topics like how to navigate the current market, the future of work, playing in a crowded space, and hiring your first VP of Sales. Now there are 20 or 30 public SaaS companies we can learn from. Transcript.

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