Fast Forward: How Fractional CROs Accelerate Sales
For early-stage startups, accelerating sales is critical to survival. Startups need to grow rapidly, establish market presence, and generate revenue—all while competing against established players. However, these ambitious goals often lead founders into a common trap: hiring a full-time sales leader, only to discover the long hiring process and the costs involved slow down their […]
Why Every Early-Stage Tech Startup Needs a Part-Time VP of Sales
Introduction For early-stage B2B tech startups, having the right leadership, such as a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), can make all the difference between stagnation and accelerated growth. However, hiring full-time executives can be expensive and often unnecessary at the early stages. That’s where a part-time VP of Sales—sometimes called a fractional CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)—becomes […]
Focus is Crucial for Startup Revenue Growth
Focus First, Worry About the Rest Later Here at Reditus, we engage with dozens of startups every week, and almost all of them have the same goal: achieving sustainable revenue growth. For these companies, revenue generation is more than just making money; it’s about survival, scalability, and ensuring their mission succeeds. In this blog, we’ll […]
Unlocking Growth: Outsourced Sales & Marketing Benefits
Growth on a Budget: Why Outsourcing is the Key to Scaling Small B2B tech startups often find themselves at the forefront of innovation, crafting groundbreaking solutions to disrupt industries. However, despite their potential, many struggle with establishing a foothold in competitive markets. The challenges are substantial: limited resources, small budgets, evolving customer demands, and long, […]
Mastering B2B SaaS Customer Retention Strategies for Startups
Winning the Long Game with SaaS Customer Retention Acquiring new customers may feel like the ultimate achievement in the B2B SaaS space, but it’s just the beginning of a longer journey. The real victory lies in retaining those customers, transforming initial signups into loyal, long-term users. Startups in the B2B SaaS market must approach customer […]
Startup Growth: Fractional Teams for Revenue Acceleration
Change the Game with Fractional Teams In the constantly changing landscape of tech startups, founders aiming for rapid revenue growth often hit a wall: limited resources and budget constraints. Scaling up feels impossible—where do you start, how do you maintain growth, and how many expensive hires do you need to bring on board? Thankfully, there’s […]
Is the current generative AI boom just a later generation’s dot-com bubble?
Introduction I’m dating myself, but I got my IMBA and re-entered the workforce in 1998—into the software industry. I experienced first-hand how the lead-up to Y2K coupled with the advent of widespread internet usage created a huge boom of irrational behavior in the tech sector in the late 90’s. Today, I speak with a dozen […]
The State of the Fractional Executive Market [Interview]
Interview with Joe Buchanan, CEO and Founder of FractionL We’ve seen a lot of buzz around fractional executives recently. Fractional CFOs, Fractional Chief Marketing Officers, etc. seem to be all over LinkedIn. We decided to catch up with Joe Buchanan, Founder and CEO of FractionL, the leading fractional executive placement firm. FractionL matches seasoned executives […]
The Pros and Cons of Hiring Commission-Only Sales Reps
The Tempting Trap of Commission-Only Sales It’s not uncommon to encounter tech founders who either haven’t budgeted for a sales team or believe they can get by with commission-only sales reps. While this approach might seem appealing, especially for cash-strapped startups, it often comes with significant drawbacks. In this post, we’ll explore the pros and […]
SaaS Industry Trends for 2024: A Virtual Fireside Chat
by Tim Koopmann, Craig Watkins and Zach Gossin Snow was on the ground in Northern Virginia and Iowa, while South Georgia dipped into the high-20’s. The three Reditus co-founders Tim Koopmann, Craig Watkins and Zach Gossin, took the opportunity to relax indoors and enjoy an informal virtual happy hour while discussing the year ahead. With […]