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Even for companies with a laser focus on Customer Success, the period before a key client renewal can be a nervous one. How the customer ‘feels’ about your service at renewal is as (or more) important than the actual value they accrue. Every renewal is an opportunity to churn so it’s essential they ‘feel’ they […]

Customer churn is both a phenomenon and a critical metric. It describes the process of customers deciding to stop using or paying for your product or service. Churn’s impact is felt most keenly in subscription or SaaS companies where there is an imperative to retain customer relationships for as long as possible. How successful you […]

We launched Akita in 2018 with the goal of making effective Customer Success Management software that was affordable for small businesses. By most measurements, it was a success. We had a rapidly growing customer base (and revenue) and our customers loved us. Despite this, we decided it wasn’t working. At least, not as well as […]

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.