Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses have commanded unprecedented attention in recent years. The glamorized business model has produced many winners, thanks to its high margins and recurring, predictable revenue. Pair that with the flurry of SaaS businesses that have hockey-stick growth and you get businesses trading at 10x revenue.
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Brian Scudamore is a man who believes in human connection before technology, so it’s no wonder he founded a company that has a heavy dose of both.
While an often forgotten business, there are hundreds of business trade shows that have huge revenues and profit margins (30% to 50%) that rival even the biggest software startups.
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