As-a-Service Business Models

SUPER GUIDE: As-a-Service Business Models

As consumers embrace the As-a-Service business models, many companies are struggling to make the shift from traditional product-based businesses successfully. 

But there is a way to avoid the failed product launches, slowed growth and high costs associated with this increasingly popular model. 

As-a-Service Business Models Super Guide helps consultants, entrepreneurs and freelancers shorten the learning curve when implementing As-a-Service business models. In this detailed guide, Business Model Analyst Daniel Pereira breaks down the complex process of launching a XaaS model, from development to release and valuation. 

By explaining the ins and outs of XaaS models in short sections, As-a-Service Business Models gives you the tools and knowledge to transition to this new model with less frustration and more profitability.  

Customers are demanding As-a-Service products and payment options. As-a-Service Business Models help you capitalize on that opportunity faster. 

Inside this Super Guide, you’ll discover: 

• How As-a-Service models generate a recurring revenue stream
• Why XaaS captures more customer data analytics
• 4 factors critical for XaaS product success
• Practical examples of As-a-Service models in action
• Why do many businesses fail in the transition to XaaS models

Take a look inside! 

Featured excerpt:

“As-a Service refers to a form of service provision in which the infrastructure used by the customer to achieve the desired goal is owned, maintained, and operated by a separate institution. Therefore, the user merely ‘rents’’ this infrastructure temporarily or as part of a subscription model.

This allows them to enjoy all the benefits without the drawbacks of system maintenance, upgrading, and the cost of acquiring the infrastructure themselves.”

Table of content

1. Introduction
2. What Are As-A-Service Business Models?
3. Related Concepts To The As-A-Service Business Models
   1. Cloud Computing
      1. History
      2. The Deployment Models
   2. Public Clouds
   3. Private Clouds
   4. Hybrid Clouds
   5. The Internet Of Things (Iot)
      1. Iot Brings In The Newer ‘aas,’ But It Is Not For Everyone
      2. What Do The Service Providers Require?
      3. How An Iot As-A-Service Business Models May Work Through Predictive Scenarios
4. Types Of As-A-Service Business Models
   1. Software-As-A-Service (Saas)
   2. Data-As-A-Service
   3. Iaas
   4. Platform-As-A-Service (Paas)
   5. Mobility-As-A-Service
   6. Blockchain-As-A-Service
   7. Iot-As-A-Service (Iotaas)
5. Steps And Clues To Use As-A-Service Business Models
   1. 3 General Stages Of An Aas Business Model
      1. The Early Stage
      2. The Growth Stage
      3. The Mature Stage
   2. Critical Success Factors For Servitization Success
      1. Business Strategy
      2. Customer Journey Engineering
      3. Enterprise It Renovation
      4. Talent And Mindset
   3. Making The Pivot To As-A-Service Experiences
6. How To Develop An Aas Business Model?
   1. Develop Your Business Model Canvas
   2. Filling In Your Business Model Canvas Template
      1. Value Propositions
      2. Customer Segments
      3. Distribution Channels
      4. Customer Relationships
      5. Revenue Streams
      6. Key Activities
      7. Key Resources
      8. Key Partners
      9. Cost Structure
   3. Find A Niche
   4. Define Your Positioning, Market, Competitors
   5. Identify Tech Stack
   6. Choose A Pricing Strategy
   7. Assemble A Development Team
   8. Release A Product
7. Metrics For An Aas Business Model
   1. Customer Acquisition Cost (Cac)
   2. Lifetime Value (Ltv)
   3. Monthly Recurring Revenue (Mrr) And Annual Recurring Revenue (Arr)
   4. Churn Rate
   5. Retention Rate
8. Valuation Of As-A-Service Business Models
   1. Revenue Multiples
   2. Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (Sde) Multiples
   3. Ebitda Multiples
   4. Other Factors To Consider When Valuing A Saas Business
      1. Customer Acquisition Channels
      2. Product Lifecycle
      3. Technical Knowledge
      4. Competition
      5. Age Of The Company
      6. Owner Involvement
      7. Growth Trends
9. Cases Of As-A-Service Business Models
   1. Original Equipment Manufacturer (Oem)
   2. Rental Or Lease
   3. Business-To-Business (B2b) Or Business-To-Consumer (B2c) Models
10. Advantages Of As-A-Service Business Models
    1. Recurring Revenue Stream
    2. A Dedicated And Engaged Customer Base
    3. Predictive Instead Of Reactive System
    4. In-Depth Customer Data Analytics
    5. Lower Costs
    6. Flexibility & Scalability
    7. Free Upgrades
    8. Mobility
    9. Installation Speed
11. Disadvantages Of As-A-Service Business Models
    1. Difficulty In Making The Shift To Aas
    2. Requires More User Engagement
    3. Increased Product Complexity
    4. Security Requirements
    5. Higher Operational Costs
12. Conclusion

This is must-have knowledge for entrepreneurs and business model analysts, and consultants if you want to dominate business models, this super guide was made especially for you.

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