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SaaS Subcriptions Are Great – TranSaaSional Pricing Is Better

InfoChachkie

Software as a service (SaaS) is a popular business model because it facilitates the delivery of incremental value to customers, while allowing the vendor to adjust their prices over time. However, such price increases generally occur after new utility has been provided to the customers. A hybrid of the SaaS model is emerging.

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Customer loyalty comes in four special forms.

Berkonomics

A competitor could find easy pickings here, with direct marketing to habit shoppers with coupons, special prices, and exciting promotions. Your discount coupons, use of Groupon or other third party source, predatory pricing, or the high cost of ad word purchases is rarely sustainable. That’s habit–shopping. Free advertising.

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Smart Thermostats Popular With Younger Generations, Says Report

socalTECH

Power, its 2019 Smart Thermostate Satisfaction Report says that overall satisfaction for smart thermostats has increased from 2018, as the firm said that manufacturers have focused on easing installation and use of those smart thermostats, and also are communicating to their users how much money they are saving once installed.

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5 Keys To Satisfaction From Solving Market Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Whether you are charting new territory for pricing models or technology, there is rarely a perfect solution. The best part of the entrepreneur problem-solving lifestyle is that it can bring satisfaction and happiness to your work. This is where I say “two heads are better than one.” Work with a partner you can trust.

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6 Keys To A Winning Business Model For Your Customers

Startup Professionals Musings

Proof of any business model starts with a finished product or solution, sold to a new customer for full price, with high satisfaction for the value received. Customers expect to be delighted in all phases of the product life cycle -- understanding features, pricing alternatives, returns and problem resolution.

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You Need Customer Loyalty, Not Just Satisfaction

Startup Professionals Musings

You hear a lot of talk these days about the importance of customer satisfaction, but customer loyalty is the real win. A satisfied customer is necessary, but not sufficient, to be a loyal customer who will come back repeatedly, refer their friends and family to you, and be faithful even when your price is not the lowest.

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5 Competitive Drivers Which Limit Your Growth Ability

Startup Professionals Musings

These plans just list a few key competitors out there now, compare feature richness, quality considerations, and pricing. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. At some level of function, availability, and price performance, customers jump ship away from you.