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6 Aspects That Make a Strong SaaS Startup

Sony T by Sony T
December 21, 2020
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6 Aspects That Make a Strong SaaS Startup
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With the global SaaS revenue hitting $105 billion this year and then $141 billion by 2022, it’s tempting to join the bandwagon and develop your own SaaS business. However, the SaaS business model is quite complex and that’s why your execution needs to be on point from the very beginning.

What makes a strong SaaS startup? Here are 6 tips that will help you start off on the right foot.

1.   Offer a Solution for a Problem

The first thing you need to do is ensure that you are addressing a certain problem and you are offering an effective solution for that problem.

Start by identifying a problem you’ve struggled with and think about how you can solve it in the best possible way. Another option is to think about how you can solve a certain problem better, cheaper, or faster than your competition. Having industry experience can also be very helpful as you will be able to identify a void that you can fill.

The bottom line is, if you don’t solve a problem, you don’t have a business.

2.   Write a Plan

Writing a plan is the best way to put your idea onto paper. This doesn’t mean you have to write 100 pages; you can start with a single page pitch that roughly covers the following:

  • Strategy section which will contain a short description of your SaaS business and your UVP, the problem you are solving, as well as your solution to that problem (i.e. your product). This section should also identify your target audience and your competitors and say what makes you different from them.
  • Your tactics, i.e. the channels you will be using to sell your product, as well as the marketing strategies that you will be employing in order to attract customers. Include a list of your core team members, as well as the resources you’re going to need.
  • A SaaS business model. This section will state how your SaaS business will make money. At this stage, include only your key expenses and primary revenue sources. Once you’ve validated your idea, you’ll be able to revisit your business model and create a detailed cash flow forecast, sales forecast, and expense budget.

3.   Market Research

Now you have your plan but at this point, it’s just a list of assumptions. In order to determine whether your assumptions are right, you will need to validate your idea. In other words, you need to find out whether your idea can be turned into a viable business that actually makes money.

The best way to do this is by talking to your prospective customers. You can get the necessary feedback by running search ads, launching a coming soon site, or launching a Kickstarter. You can even go door to door or talk to people face-to-face to find out if they would like a product like yours. Based on the feedback you collect, you’ll be able to revisit your idea and adjust or refine it. Or, you might determine that there is no market for your idea and come up with an entirely different one.

Another way to validate your idea is by researching your competitors to see what solutions they’re offering for the same problem. Is there anything that customers want but don’t get at the moment? What could you do differently and/or better than your competitors?

4.   Get the Pricing Models Right

When it comes to your pricing models, you need to test and be ready to make changes in order for your pricing to fit what your customers are prepared to pay. And having in mind that the competition in the industry is fierce, this might mean offering your product for less than you believe it’s worth, at least at the beginning.

Performing a thorough check on your competitors is a good place to start. Determining their average, lowest, and highest prices will help you determine how much you should charge for your software.

5.   Brand to Set Yourself Apart

As we mentioned earlier, the competition in the SaaS industry is fierce, so you need to figure out how to brand and set yourself apart from the others. This means developing your own tone of voice and investing in design. You can leverage tools like Canva to workshop brand colors, logos, and designs even if you have no design knowledge.

You should also ensure that your messaging is consistent and that your partners, vendors, and clients understand who you are, what your vision is, and how you serve.

Finally, don’t forget to pay attention to your domain. No matter how insignificant it might seem, choosing a good domain is a key part of your branding strategy, as it will give you credibility and an advantage over the competitors. If possible, stick with a .com domain name that is short, memorable, and easy to spell.

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6.   Prepare a Solid Marketing Strategy

When you start your SaaS company, you’ll face the ugly truth: nobody knows that you exist. People have never heard about your brand or what you offer, so the first thing you need to do is get the word out. Here are some marketing ideas to help you get started.

Content marketing

Content marketing is especially important for SaaS businesses. Getting started with content marketing isn’t hard; all you need is a company blog where you will create content that will help your prospects solve their problems and share your expertise on certain topics to establish yourself as an authority.

Participate in online communities

Another way to establish yourself as an expert is to participate in relevant online discussions and comment on other people’s blog posts. Figure out where your potential customers like hanging out online and try to get coverage in those locations. It can also be useful to get listed on all the big SaaS directories in order to get initial feedback about your product.

Try a bit of everything

Try several different advertising channels in order to figure out which channels give you the most value. A good marketing campaign should include social media advertising, paid search advertising, a PR campaign, and email marketing.

Final Thoughts

The most important thing you should do as a SaaS startup is to get your product out there. As long as you have a working plan and a willingness to make changes, your business will stand a chance against the competitors.

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