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I had one of my regular conversations with a Customer Success Manager (CSM) recently. For the uninitiated, CSMs are the new breed of customer account managers tasked with increasing renewal rates and contract sizes at SaaS businesses.

At Davos World Economic Forum 2016, there was much talk of the 4th Industrial Revolution. The man who literally wrote the book on it, Professor Klaus Schwab, defines this revolution as being “…characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres.” As this revolution unfolds, we […]

Akita can fairly be described as a “capital-efficient” startup. Early last year I was accepted into an early-stage accelerator in Dublin, Ireland which invested €20,000 to help get things started. On top of this, we joined Amazon’s Activate program which provided $15,000 in hosting and support credits for AWS. I’d say I probably kicked in another €10,000 of […]

Although customer churn and retention are the most important metrics that help you assess the overall health of your business, they often fail to explain why customers leave or stay with you. This is precisely where customer stickiness can help you. To answer the question “What is customer stickiness?” with ultimate precision, we must thoroughly […]

Customer success is the backbone of a successful SaaS business. The way your CS team manages and nurtures customer relationships often determines the size and quality of your customer base and, therefore, affects revenue and growth.  A smart customer success manager knows very well that customer success is a dynamic and ever-changing field where continuous […]

To become and remain successful in the realm of customer success, one must constantly hone their skills, make meaningful connections with other customer success leaders in the field, and find a place to get some inspiration and discover innovative ideas and strategies.  One of the ways to advance in your CS career is to attend […]

SaaS businesses’ success depends on both customer acquisition and customer retention. In the past few years, many companies have started to invest more in their customer success efforts, ensuring existing customers achieve their desired goals and get maximum value from the SaaS product in a short period of time. 

In the ever-growing SaaS environment, ensuring customer success is vital for business survival and growth.  With growing customer, industry and market demands, the responsibilities of customer success teams have been expanded as well. To be able to manage their efforts properly and see some satisfying results, CS teams needed all the help they could get. 

Customer success teams have become more important revenue drivers for SaaS companies. With their skills and expertise, combined with advanced CS tools and well-crafted strategies, they can ensure a business’s sustainable and steady growth.