CSM Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

Here are five must-have SaaS (Service as a Software) tools for teams working from home. #1: It’s a fantastic SaaS tool with a visual interface that allows for real-time updates on business activity. Trello works with most document formats and other add-ons like InVision Freehand, used for interactive planning and presentation design.

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Totango

JULY 21, 2020

The current COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to many industries, and SaaS is no exception. In March of this year, SaaS stocks reached a 20 percent decline from their selling highs. Communications SaaS companies have watched the growth rate of subscriptions rise by 1.4X. Stay Agile As a Company.

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SaaS Calibration Enterprise Customer retention 64

ChurnZero

JULY 9, 2020

These SaaS companies offer comprehensive training programs, resources, and events to their customers and even the larger professional community. You can also host customer panel or ask me anything (AMA) webinars to encourage more interactive, dynamic discussions compared to the traditional format with a sole presenter or one-way dialogue.

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SaaS Marketing Upselling Chief Customer Officer 64

Amity

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Gary’s background is in the wine industry, which got me thinking about the way we talk about Customer Success primarily in the context of the SaaS industry - understandably so, as this is where its roots lay. Non-SaaS companies need to look for industry-specific triggers that give a glimpse into the crystal ball of retention.

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CustomerSuccessBox

MAY 6, 2021

For example- In the case of renewals, the account would automatically get enrolled in a renewal playbook, they’re supposed to make sure the playbook for the account gets completed in X days. Here your power users can present the training to your team members on an ongoing basis. The CSM for the account explains the plan .

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ChurnZero

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

2019 SaaS Awards Announced – Appealie Honors Best Product and Leaders in SaaS. . APPEALIE has announced the winners of the 2019 SaaS Awards, including inaugural executive and investor awards. 23 SaaS apps were recognized for their demonstrated excellence and customer outcomes. OVERALL SAAS AWARD WINNERS.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 21, 2022

1/ Crash course in Customer Success and SaaS metrics. Presented by: Dave Kellogg , principal, Dave Kellogg Consulting. Many people think of SaaS and CS metrics as black and white. Related reading: Key SaaS and Customer Success metrics you should care about – What’s a good CAC? It means one train can hide another.

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ClientSuccess

OCTOBER 2, 2019

We often hear the roles of Customer Success Manager (CSM) and Account Manager (AM) used interchangeably. The ultimate difference between a Customer Services Manager and an Account Manager is both in their area of concentration and how each target their customers. . Let’s talk about Account Managers first.

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Kapta Customer Success

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The terms Key Account Management and Customer Success are often used interchangeably within organizations. Key Account Management Versus Customer Success. The goals of both Key Account Management and customer success are to retain and build relationships with customers. Relevant Industries. Revenue Generation Methods.

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Accountability Management B2C Upselling 40

Totango

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

For a SaaS company, an excellent QBR strategy can help you ensure you’re providing a product experience that will make customers want to renew their subscription during renewal time. In this article, we’ll cover the essentials of QBRs and how to make them work for your SaaS business. What Makes a Great QBR?

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CustomerSuccessBox

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In the SaaS world, the customer-acquisition-cost (CAC) is high and the initial payment is peanuts compared to the lifetime value (LTV) of the customer. Without a high customer retention rate, a SaaS company will shut down, no matter how great the other metrics are. That means the customer needs to renew their contract more than once.

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Best practices Customer retention SaaS Metrics 40

LiveChat

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you still wonder how to make a great customer success strategy , read the recent post – Customer Success Management in SaaS – LiveChat Team Strategy. Having experience in customer support or account management is nice to have and will make the work easier. Typical tasks of a customer success manager in SaaS.

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SaaS Management Feedback Customer Support 54

CustomerSuccessBox

JUNE 8, 2022

The following is the list of curated readings that will add value to your SaaS business if implemented efficiently. A Customer Success Dashboard should present comprehensive customer health indicators, which should be divided into external and internal views based on the level of information in your data gathering. Churn is horrible.

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SaaS Best practices Accountability 52

CustomerSuccessBox

JUNE 8, 2022

The following is the list of curated readings that will add value to your SaaS business if implemented efficiently. A Customer Success Dashboard should present comprehensive customer health indicators, which should be divided into external and internal views based on the level of information in your data gathering. Churn is horrible.

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SaaS Best practices Accountability 52

SmartKarrot

JUNE 4, 2020

Looking for some useful SaaS account management tips? As an account manager, you play a significant role in enhancing the growth of a company. Even an average amount of revenue will benefit you in the implementation of an account manager. To achieve the following, you must need SaaS account management best practices.

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ClientSuccess

AUGUST 3, 2020

Over the last decade or so, the role of the Customer Success Manager has exploded, due in large part to SaaS organizations and updated onboard models. Customer success is top-of-mind for every SaaS executive and board member, which means that the numbers, metrics, and KPIs that measure success are more important than ever before.

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SaaS Accountability Metrics Sales 81

ChurnZero

APRIL 18, 2024

Resources to dig deeper: 8 SaaS Onboarding Best Practices , How to Streamline Onboarding to Reduce Churn (webinar). 2: Customer journeys Analog / High-touch: Align metrics with account health by tracking performance through customer milestones. Digital: Reiterate next steps + resources via emails or in-app messaging.

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Journey mapping SaaS Metrics Engineering 52

ChurnZero

APRIL 15, 2022

Like a magician flexing their psychic power, pinpointing the most ideal time to present your customer with an expansion opportunity can’t be left to intuition. Many SaaS businesses use a pricing model based on license count. Build an alert for the segment that notifies CSMs (and their manager) when an account enters the segment.

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Accountability SaaS Upselling Metrics 98

CustomerSuccessBox

AUGUST 9, 2021

Finding the right Customer Success Manager is extremely important for every SaaS company today. The customer success manager is much more than the traditional account manager. In the SaaS industry, you cannot wait for your customers to reach out to you. SaaS organizations have a number of priorities. Being Proactive.

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Management SaaS Accountability Customer Support 59

SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The key responsibility of an account manager is to retain customers and work as an intermediary for the organization’s sales team. As an enterprise operating in the SaaS (Software As A Service) environment, we understand the importance of having a strong account manager for the company’s overall growth. Account planning.

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CustomerSuccessBox

MAY 31, 2021

With that said, let’s look at the answer to the most fundamental question, as to how many Success managers should a SaaS company really need? The other responsibilities of a CSM includes- i) Account escalation ii)Periodic health check iii) customer advocacy iv) Renewals and upsells. What is the Ideal Number to start with?

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Management SaaS Customer advocacy Accountability 52

SmartKarrot

MAY 15, 2023

Key Account Management (KAM) is the art of strategically managing and nurturing these vital accounts, unlocking their full potential and driving long-term growth. In this blog, we present the top seven books for Key Account Management, carefully curated to provide you with a treasure trove of insights, strategies, and practical advice.

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Accountability Management Best practices Customer retention 10

CustomerSuccessBox

MARCH 15, 2022

Use this analogy to explain your SaaS business model. For SaaS organizations, the purpose of a free trial is to obtain a customer. Improve account management proactively – Using real-time health measures, the team was able to forecast whether a client will churn or renew. Offer a short free trial period.

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SaaS Construction Accountability B2B 52

ClientSuccess

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

As SaaS organizations and their customers slowly but surely get used to the ‘new normal’ that 2020 ushered in, customer success managers and team leaders are more focused than ever before. The modern SaaS customer success community is incredibly vocal and supportive with sharing their vast knowledge and insight with others.

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Chief Customer Officer SaaS Education Best practices 70

CSM Practice

JANUARY 13, 2021

In the SaaS world, where revenue generation and business growth depends on the customer’s decision to renew, the customer renewal process demands even more attention. Despite the obvious advantages of mastering and scaling the renewal process as SaaS companies grow, renewals still pose a big challenge for most. Renewal Rate.

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SaaS Customer centricity Accountability Education 98

SmartKarrot

MAY 11, 2022

The first lesson a B2B SaaS (Software as a Service) marketer learns about account-based marketing tactics is that you cannot possibly target each customer in your niche. This is the hard truth of account-based marketing strategy. Develop and execute targeted marketing for key accounts. The answer is quite simple.

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Accountability Marketing B2B SaaS 10

CustomerSuccessBox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

But it also bought a sea of opportunity for people who could see beyond the present turbulent times. Pro Tip: Designing a Customer Onboarding Framework for B2B SaaS. #2 t then uses and generates smart recommendations, the next best action for CSM for every account to unlock LTV that is otherwise at Risk. #8

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Journey mapping Engineering SaaS Upselling 96

Amity

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Are enterprise clients most concerned with security, uptime and having access to an account manager? In fact, one of Joanna Wiebe’s most successful headline copy tests came out of a result of taking exact wording from a customer’s testimonial: she was able to increase conversions by 103% for one of her SaaS clients.

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Marketing SaaS Sales Surveys 109

Amity

JULY 16, 2014

The Account Summary Table in Amity’s Portfolio app is a helpful tool that can provide as much, or as little detail about all or just a subset of your accounts. By default the Account Summary Table is sorted by the name of the account and a complete, comprehensive view of your portfolio is displayed. Hiding Columns.

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CSM Practice

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

1. Average Revenue Per Account (ARPA). The Average Revenue Per Account is a profitability metric that assesses your company’s revenue per customer account, usually calculated on a yearly, quarterly, or monthly basis. Average Revenue Per Customer = Total Revenue / Number of Accounts.

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Metrics Upselling SaaS Accountability 52

Totango

JUNE 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an economic impact that threatens to cause a lasting downturn in SaaS business. This reduction in cash flow is likely to increase rates of SaaS customer churn. High churn can be dangerous for SaaS enterprises as more than 90 percent of customer value is derived from recurring revenue.

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SaaS Customer retention Best practices Telecommunications 91

CustomerSuccessBox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In SaaS businesses, ARR/MRR is the lifeline for their existence. Surprisingly, only 10% of SaaS businesses ever get past the 125% MRR rate. In B2B SaaS businesses, you have to identify those key indicators which can drive performance. Account health KPIs- Product adoption, customer usage, etc. Some of them are.

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Upselling SaaS Metrics Accountability 59

ClientSuccess

MARCH 8, 2022

But as more and more SaaS organizations realize, the actual value of a new customer isn’t tied to that initial sales number at all but spread out across the customer’s entire lifecycle at an organization. When a new deal is closed, there is a period of celebration and excitement within every organization. Ready to get started?

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Upselling SaaS Sales Metrics 75

Education Services Group

MAY 6, 2021

Having a solid candidate that understands the principles of Customer Success will put you at a huge advantage compared to competitors who may have simply “rebranded” Account Managers as CSMs. #3 Assuming that servicing the account went as planned, I’d say that is a great account! Everyone loves the sales team.

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Accountability Construction SaaS Sales 92

SmartKarrot

APRIL 13, 2020

SaaS companies have transformed the way global businesses work. Ever since its inception in the 1960s, SaaS has evolved from a mere time-sharing system to innovative and efficient applications that can be accessed on multiple computers. In this blog we’ll talk about SaaS business and top 50 SaaS companies in 2020.

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SaaS Engineering APIs Analytics 19

SmartKarrot

JANUARY 25, 2022

The critical nature of software for business growth is a key reason for the exceptional growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) companies in recent times. Encouraged by the success and importance of SaaS, Australia has actively adopted the cloud ecosystem and founded brilliant SaaS-driven companies and platforms. Employment Hero.

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SaaS Transportation Feedback Construction 10

SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Every company hires an account manager, especially in SaaS. The account manager is one who needs to be responsible for the everyday management of the customer’s account and business with the company. Since we know an account manager is a vital role, how relevant and important is the role in 2023? contact-form-7].

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