Success Requirements

What are success requirements?

Running a successful business is never a matter of luck. From the very first day of a new business venture, there are factors in play that influence the chances of that business becoming a success. 

Naturally, these success requirements differ across industries, so let’s zero in on those which affect SaaS companies in particular.

Examples of success requirements for SaaS companies

Software as a service is perhaps the most fast-growing of all business models, and for good reason. The internet has enabled businesses to move out of the physical world and into the digital one, making SaaS a particularly popular choice for new companies.

So what are the success requirements for a SaaS company? 

Here are a few hand-picked examples of the factors which most influence SaaS success:

• The state of the market. Is the market for the product growing or contracting? Are there users out there who are problem-aware but not solution-aware?

• The balance of business and technical knowhow. It’s one thing building a SaaS product, it’s quite another to run a business. For a SaaS company to be successful, they’ll need both areas of expertise.

• Is there a suitable data model? SaaS companies live and die on analytics, so any new business entering the space needs a strong data foundation to support customers long-term.

Is there an opportunity for disruption? Some of the most successful SaaS platforms have disrupted existing (and possibly stagnant) markets. Being able to shake up the status quo is often a ticket to success.