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The Great Flattening: Growth Rates for B2B Leaders from 2020-2025

SaaStr

The decline (2021-2023) : Segment acquisition integration, macro headwinds, customer churn The recovery (2024-2025) : Disciplined execution, AI product innovation, cost optimization Key insight: In mature SaaS markets, execution discipline beats feature velocity every single time. Those that keep chasing 2020-era growth rates will burn out.

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Consumer Optimism Will Turn a Corner Ahead of the Holidays

Salesforce

From generative AI services going mainstream back in 2023 to AI agents today, the way consumers interact with the internet and the way that retailers operate is changing very rapidly. Take a long-term approach to protecting profit margins in these market conditions, rather than opting for quick fixes.

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5 Interesting Learnings from Palantir at $3.5 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

24% GAAP profit margins! The Rule of 40 Score Has Nearly Doubled in Two Years Palantir has achieved an jaw dropping Rule of 40 score of 83%, up from 38% in Q2 2023. For context, the Rule of 40 is a benchmark for SaaS companies that adds revenue growth rate and profit margin, with 40% considered healthy.

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The $400B HR Tech Boom: How Old School ADP & Paychex Are Thriving Alongside Rippling, Deel & Gusto

SaaStr

Growth Theater ADP’s 48.11% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 52.3% Meanwhile, Gusto generated $600 million in revenue in 2023 and has been free cash flow positive since early 2023. Meanwhile, Gusto generated $600 million in revenue in 2023 and has been free cash flow positive since early 2023.

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10 Brutal Truths From Coatue About AI and Who Gets Left Behind: The Great Separation

SaaStr

The Competitive Advantage : Companies that embrace AI-driven productivity will have 2x+ the revenue per employee of their competitors, creating massive profit margin advantages. This isn’t just cost-cutting – it’s a fundamental shift in how value is created.

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Sales Quota: The Complete Guide to Hitting & Crushing Quota in 2023

Veloxy

This blog post is your comprehensive guide on how to hit and crush sales quotas in 2023 and beyond. It can be based on various metrics, such as sales volume, revenue, or profit margins, and is used to track progress and assess performance. This can be based on revenue, units sold, profit margins, or any other relevant metrics.

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Maximizing Salesforce ROI in 2023: Strategies and Metrics to Consider

Veloxy

Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be well-prepared to unlock the full potential of your Salesforce investment and drive your business to new heights Short Summary Maximizing Salesforce ROI in 2023 requires understanding user adoption, data quality and customization strategies.