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📆 Today’s Rundown

Hey 👋, in the latest issue, we discussed why tracking Annual Contract Value (ACV) matters, and now we are moving with the next topic from Bookings & Customers content, and today’s topic is:

Average Contract Length Guide for SaaS

Is Your ACL Helping or Hurting Retention? Let’s Break It Down.

Newsletter highlights

1. 3 Reasons Why ACL Matters 🤟

2. ACL Stat of the Week 🔢

3. My Tool of the Week 📊

4. Latest Week Content Update 🆓

3 Reasons Why Tracking ACL Matters

1. It Helps Reduce Customer Churn

• Average Contract Length (ACL) is more than just a metric—it's a window into how loyal your customers are.

• The longer the contract, the more committed the customer. By increasing your ACL, you’re directly working to lower churn and boost customer retention.

2. It Aids in Scenario Planning and Forecasting

• Having a solid grasp of your ACL means you can plan better and create more accurate forecasts.

• If you know how extending contract lengths affects your revenue, you can design strategic initiatives to boost customer retention and maximize upsell opportunities.

3. It Gives You Insights into Products and Customers

• Breaking down ACL by product or customer type can reveal what’s working best.

• Maybe one product line consistently gets longer contracts—that's a great insight for your R&D team.

• It also helps you refine who you’re targeting, making your marketing and product efforts more effective.

ACL Stat of the Week

9.5 months

That’s the average contract length for a SaaS company offering a mix of monthly, annual, and bi-annual contracts. Increasing ACL can lead to lower churn and higher customer lifetime value (LTV).

According to a Paddle’s study, SaaS companies offering incentives for longer contracts, such as discounts or additional features, often experienced significant improvements in retention metrics. Specifically, companies that moved from monthly to annual contracts saw a decrease in churn rates from 9% to between 3-5%. This shift led to more stable, predictable revenue streams and a noticeable boost in customer lifetime value (LTV).

My Tool of the Week

Paddle

If you’re looking to boost your ACL, Paddle is a great ally. Here’s why I like it:

• Subscription Management: Paddle offers complete subscription management, making it easy to handle recurring billing and extend contract lengths.

• Flexible Billing: Tailor billing plans to incentivize longer commitments, helping to increase ACL and reduce churn.

• Integrated Payments: Paddle's integrated payment solutions simplify transactions, making it easier for customers to commit to longer contracts.

Paddle makes managing subscriptions effortless, enabling you to focus on driving longer-term commitments. Less hassle, more growth.

Latest week content update

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