Victor Cheng

Understanding Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for SaaS: What It Is and Why It Matters

For SaaS founders aiming to scale, profitability isn’t just about growing top-line revenue—it’s about understanding what eats into your bottom line. One of the most misunderstood financial metrics in the SaaS world is Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). If you’re not clear on what qualifies as COGS for a SaaS business, you risk overestimating your […]

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Why Most SaaS Startups Hire the Wrong VP of Sales — And What to Do Instead

Hiring the right VP of Sales can make or break a growing SaaS company, especially in the early stages of scaling. Unfortunately, most founders get this hire wrong—often with serious consequences. Here’s the hard truth: if your SaaS business is doing under $5M–$7M ARR and hasn’t yet built a repeatable sales process, hiring a traditional

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How a $3M ARR SaaS Startup Burned $1M a Year—And Turned It Around

In the fast-paced world of SaaS, growth often overshadows profitability—but at a cost. A $3M ARR startup found itself burning $1M annually without rapid growth to justify it. The culprit? A total lack of financial oversight. This case study reveals a crucial lesson: growth without discipline is dangerous. The founders were visionaries, strong in sales

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