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Is the customer journey over Is the Customer Journey Over?

Customer journey modelling and a belief in the efficacy of applying a structured journey to customer engagement through time is deeply ingrained in SaaS culture. That Customer Journeys deliver greater Customer Lifetime value is an article of faith for many. Why is this? Is it time to look to some other, better way of maintaining […]

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Nobel Prize Research that Minimizes Customer Churn Nobel Prize Research that Minimizes Customer Churn?

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 […]

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Reimagining Customer Intelligence Introducing Akita — Reimagining Customer Intelligence

For six years I worked at a company that sold advertising to some of the biggest brands in the world. Maintaining good relationships with customers was essential. A happy customer was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars while an unhappy one was gone forever. We used the best software available to land new accounts and […]

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What is MRR in business 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). 

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What is ARR in SaaS 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. 

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Expansion revenue 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 […]

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customer churn rate 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 […]

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Best customer success blogs 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 […]

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customer churn analysis 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 […]

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