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My Top 5 Prospecting Apps for the Lean Start-Up
There is a county in Ireland with a reputation for being cheap (you know who you are ;-)). They say people from this county can peel an orange in their pockets. There’s also a (hopefully) apocryphal tale of a man from the county who eats his dinner in a drawer (if anyone calls around, he […]
20 Reported Problems with Customer Success Software (and How Akita Resolves Them)
As part of Akita’s recent re-launch, we have been looking at the channels where potential customers (and the CS community in general) can educate themselves about our solution. G2 crowd is a key player in the review/social proof space and forms an important part of most companies evaluation process when shopping for B2B software. It’s […]
How We Built More Than 100 Integrations for Our Product
If there is one thing that sets Akita apart from its competitors in Customer Success software, it is our ability to ingest data from virtually any data source a customer may have. This includes: If the data is out there, Akita can usually import it and use it to transform your Customer Success department into […]
What is MRR in Business: Definition, Types & Ways to Increase It?
Increasing revenue over time is in the interest of any business. However, the growth of a SaaS business depends heavily on consistent monthly or annual subscriptions, which is a prime reason why companies track monthly recurring revenue (MRR).
What is ARR in SaaS: Definition, Formula, Why to Track It?
SaaS businesses depend heavily on recurring revenue. Therefore, understanding all the fine nuances of various recurring revenue models is imperative if you wish to learn how to calculate it or work on it.
Expansion Revenue: Definitions, Metrics, Formulas and Tips
Recurring revenue is essential for any SaaS business. You are probably aware of the fact that customer acquisition is often very expensive, with the risk of getting only a few lukewarm leads. Now, is it possible to cut customer acquisition costs and still generate more recurring revenue? This is precisely what expansion revenue brings to […]
Customer Churn Rate: Definition, Formulas and Benefits
Although customer churn, losing some customers over time, is perceived as inevitable in certain cases, it is also undesirable among companies. However, every business experiences churn, regardless of its size, quality of customer service and the product itself. What’s important is how your company responds to churn, whether you fully understand why it happens, and […]
12 Best Customer Success Blogs in 2024 You Should Follow
With their aims of transforming new customers into loyal ones, nurturing customer relationships during their entire journey, and driving revenue growth through upsells and cross-sells, customer success teams have become one of the most valuable assets of any SaaS company. And, it’s important to be updated on the latest trends, best practices and strategies in […]
What is Customer Churn Analysis and How to Perform It?
Churn is, unfortunately, an inevitable part of any business, no matter its size, reputation, or customer retention efforts. Some businesses are faced with higher and some with lower churn rates, yet what matters most is determining the primary cause of churn to be able to take effective measures to prevent it. This is precisely where […]