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# [8 Essential SaaS resources](https://www.peerviewdata.com/old-blog/saas-resources)

 Written by [Kirk Enright](https://www.peerviewdata.com/old-blog/author/kirk-enright) | Sep 2, 2015 10:30:00 AM

Software as a Service (SaaS) is exploding, projected to become a [$50.8B market by 2018](http://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2014/12/20/idc-predicts-saas-enterprise-applications-will-be-a-50-8b-market-by-2018/).

There is a lot of good information out there, but these eight links are among the most useful, providing SaaS founders with some important insights they need to know:

 

1. [The Math Behind SaaS Startup Valuation ](http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/28/the-math-behind-saas-startup-valuation/?ncid=rss)

Good formulas for both actual and projected Customer Lifetime Value and Customer Acquisition Cost.

 

3. [The SaaS Adventure ](http://techcrunch.com/2015/02/01/the-saas-travel-adventure/)

Behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to grow a billion-dollar SaaS company from Neeraj Agrawal, general partner with Battery Ventures in Boston.

 

2. [The SaaS Success Database ](http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/29/the-saas-success-database/)

A round-up of 66 leading SaaS companies that have defined the industry, either with a realized exit of more than $500 million (either in the public markets or via an M&A transaction, as of June 30) and private companies valued at $1 billion or higher.

4. [Chaotic Flow ](http://chaotic-flow.com)

Data-minded blog written to "share knowledge and opinions that will help executives at on demand software companies that create and deliver SaaS, PaaS and IaaS applications to critically analyze real-world, go-to-market strategies and tactics by applying sound business principles to the disruptive technologies that are reshaping our lives." 

 

5. [Pacific Crest SaaS Survey ](http://www.forentrepreneurs.com/2014-saas-survey-1/)

More data-driven performance insights than anywhere else. Results released yearly.

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6. [Why So Many Software As A Service Companies Fall Into An Accounting Trap](http://www.forbes.com/sites/groupthink/2015/08/04/why-so-many-software-as-a-service-companies-fall-into-an-accounting-trap/)

Good perspective on spending wisely, including some “rules to live by.”

 

7. [11 Revenue Streams For SaaS Business ](http://www.forbes.com/sites/neilpatel/2015/03/26/11-revenue-streams-for-saas-business/)

This quote sums it up: "SaaS by itself is not a profitable business model. SaaS only becomes profitable when coupled with a strategic revenue model.” The article then breaks down individual streams.

 

8. [What are some pivotal moments that every successful SaaS company has? ](https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-pivotal-moments-that-every-successful-SaaS-company-has/)

An excellent reminder that starting a SaaS company is a long journey filled with lots of ups and downs, but one that can ultimately be very rewarding.

 

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