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Good design is good business.
Principles 2 min to read

Good design is good business.

Learn why companies that obsess over the customer succeed. Explore how design, from Amazon's logistics to McDonald's processes, fulfills core customer needs and drives long-term growth.

The science behind clear, concise communication.
Principles 5 min to read

The science behind clear, concise communication.

Learn how Cognitive Load Theory and Hick's Law can make your writing more effective. Apply these psychological principles to emails, presentations, and more.

5 AI Predictions We Got Right in B2B SaaS
AI 7 min to read

5 AI Predictions We Got Right in B2B SaaS

We made five predictions about AI in B2B SaaS. Every one came true. Here's the scorecard, with proof from across the Quadshift portfolio.

Let's Get Specific: How Exactly Does Quadshift Help?
Start Your Journey Here 15 min to read

Let's Get Specific: How Exactly Does Quadshift Help?

How Quadshift helps vertical software companies grow stronger, smarter, and faster.

We’re always looking for the next great software company.

We’re always looking for the next great software company.

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What's it like being a Quadshift Company?
Start Your Journey Here 8 min to read

What's it like being a Quadshift Company?

How does Quadshift manage software companies across different industries? Lessons on when to centralize, when to step back, and how Quadshift applies both.

The Key to Small Business Acquisition Success.
Sales 5 min to read

The Key to Small Business Acquisition Success.

Recurring revenue drives acquisition success. Learn how high recurring revenue impacts ROI and why it matters for small business buyers.

Quadshift's B2B Growth Grid: Here's a shortcut to prioritizing your growth efforts as a bootstrapped B2B SaaS company.
Marketing 5 min to read

Quadshift's B2B Growth Grid: Here's a shortcut to prioritizing your growth efforts as a bootstrapped B2B SaaS company.

A simple framework for deciding where to invest your marketing energy. Plot your market size against revenue per customer, and the Growth Grid tells you whether to fish or hunt.

Software Product Demo Process
Sales 10 min to read

Software Product Demo Process

Six things every great software demo must include, plus a free template you can download and customize for your team.

We’re always looking for the next great software company.

We’re always looking for the next great software company.

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B2B Cold Outreach Sales Process (Download my template w/ examples)
Sales 9 min to read

B2B Cold Outreach Sales Process (Download my template w/ examples)

The exact cold outreach process we've used to source acquisitions, raise capital, and close software sales. Free template with scripts, email examples, and a cadence calendar.

Part 3: The most important recurring revenue metric of all…
Finance 14 min to read

Part 3: The most important recurring revenue metric of all…

Part 3 of our recurring revenue series. Why net revenue retention is the single most important SaaS metric, how to benchmark it, and what levers drive it above 100%.

Part 2: How to analyze your SaaS/ recurring revenue metrics: churn and retention
Finance 12 min to read

Part 2: How to analyze your SaaS/ recurring revenue metrics: churn and retention

Part 2 of our recurring revenue series. How to measure and benchmark logo churn, why retention drives lifetime value, and how to dig deeper with customer cohort analysis.

Is your recurring revenue valuable? Here’s how to find out.
Finance 9 min to read

Is your recurring revenue valuable? Here’s how to find out.

Part 1 of our recurring revenue series. A step-by-step guide to preparing your customer revenue data, building the calculation model, and producing a SaaS metrics waterfall.

We’re always looking for the next great software company.

We’re always looking for the next great software company.

Let’s Talk
Inbound Lead Gen 201: Building a High-Performance Vertical Market Software Company Website
Marketing 14 min to read

Inbound Lead Gen 201: Building a High-Performance Vertical Market Software Company Website

A comprehensive guide to building a B2B software website that attracts, converts, and scales. Covers site structure, copywriting, SEO foundations, design principles, and post-launch optimization.

4 Simple but Powerful Keys to Driving Higher Profits in Vertical Market Software
Finance 11 min to read

4 Simple but Powerful Keys to Driving Higher Profits in Vertical Market Software

Four levers we use at Quadshift to drive 5 to 10 percentage-point EBITDA improvements: build a cost-conscious culture, chop vendor bloat, tighten financial reporting, and apply Eliminate, Automate, Delegate to everything.

Inbound Lead Gen 101 for Vertical Market Software Companies: ICP, Keyword Research, Branding and Marketing Assets
Marketing 12 min to read

Inbound Lead Gen 101 for Vertical Market Software Companies: ICP, Keyword Research, Branding and Marketing Assets

Inbound Lead Gen 101 helps VMS companies lay the foundation for inbound success through ICPs, keyword research, branding, and core marketing assets that drive visibility and trust.

Inbound Lead Gen 301: Sparking Inbound Momentum
Marketing 12 min to read

Inbound Lead Gen 301: Sparking Inbound Momentum

You've built the foundation. Now it's time to attract leads. A practical guide to organic and paid inbound strategies, including how to get your software recommended by AI-powered search tools.