Customer Success (CS) is a hot topic…CS in the SaaS world has taken a hammering as companies hit headwinds. But done well, CS is a growth and value driver you would never switch off. CS is about enterprise value; retention; growth. But it is also at the beating heart of subscription fundamentals – effective CS […]
Unlocking future value in b2b subscriptions
Future Value: the performance key to unlock b2b Subscription Growth Subscription leaders, investors and customers, let’s talk about what really drives sustainable growth. Why Future Value Matters You must have seen it: the endless race to add features, hoping it’ll justify price hikes. The pricing lever is incredibly effective, and in annual subscriptions there’s a […]
What makes a knowledge manager tick?
This article is inspired by a conversation with a knowledge management expert, sharing their view of important dynamics in the information sector. Knowledge managers are information professionals responsible for considering and purchasing solutions. Some knowledge managers also have research teams acting as super users for the business. The world of the Knowledge Manager “No one […]
How do PE firms unlock enterprise value?
The working report, ‘Leveraging Digital, Data & AI Technologies to Increase Enterprise Value: How Private Equity Firms Are Getting It Right’ by INSEAD is an interesting and useful read. For a premium b2b subscription service – where there is no direct transaction between supplier and customer and an absence of big data – the fundamentals […]
A cynical view of a company report – or, ‘what lies beneath?’
Inspired by reading a company report about subscription performance and retention rates, here’s an admittedly cynical take on the selective information contained in it, and why it’s useful to think about the implications for performance. Have you ever seen a report with a minimum spend threshold for reporting on subscription performance? Of course you have. […]
3 principles to guide your DaaS solution
Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) is transforming how businesses access, manage, and leverage data. And B2B subscription services are well placed to help. The Substribe network is your portal to unlock secrets of DaaS success and pitfalls. An insider view about DaaS Data is alive – managing and improving data assets Data quality needs to be actively managed […]
Chief Subscription Officer: a customer and talent magnet
Success in subscription means customers stick around and spend more. And repeat. Simple to say. But keeping clients hooked and compounding growth is easier said than done. Who is the equivalent of your Chief Subscription Officer? If the answer is the CEO, then they’re looking at all revenue, not just annual recurring revenue. If it’s […]
Why DaaS fits better than SaaS for b2b information companies
And how DaaS may trap the unwary b2b leader. We’re talking Data (data). As a Service (in the cloud). For b2b subscriptions (repeatedly sold into a customer organisation). Data as a Service. Turns out it’s a thought provoking topic. What if the ‘as a service’ angle is about transforming data into intelligence and driving genuine […]
The guidance system to rocket retention
There are 3 critical data feeds for the guidance system of b2b subscriptions. The data is powerful, identifying hot (and not hot) spots of growth in product, teams and customers. The essence of the data is a blend of belief, reality, and hope. Too powerful to ignore when put like that. But easy to dismiss […]
High performance mindset for subscriptions
I shape my thinking about how to rocket retention by speaking with b2b subscription leaders. It’s research and development for the Substribe framework to rocket retention. How do I know when I’m speaking with a subscription leader? It boils down to this. They are open to new ways to tackle retention performance. No matter how […]
