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Most people should absolutely try starting a business at least ONCE
r/SaaS
6/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Not specified | No-code platform | Used for building MVPs quickly |
| Figma | Not specified | Design tool | Used for product design |
| ConvertKit | Not specified | Email marketing | Used for customer communication |
| Stripe Atlas | Not specified | Business incorporation & payments | Used for setting up business and invoicing |
| Pulse for Reddit | Not specified | Social media monitoring | Used to listen for user complaints and feedback |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Lack of business experience and skills
- Uncertainty in entrepreneurship
- Difficulty validating product ideas
- High costs and risks associated with starting a business
Problems to Solve:
- How to start a business with minimal risk
- How to validate product-market fit quickly
- How to acquire initial customers with low budget
- How to build resilience and learn from failures
Potential Solutions:
- Start with small, low-stakes side projects
- Use no-code tools to build MVPs rapidly
- Charge from day one to validate willingness to pay
- Target niche communities for initial user acquisition
- Track key metrics like churn rate with simple tools
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Starting small with micro-SaaS or niche services
- Rapid MVP development using no-code platforms
- Early monetization to validate product-market fit
- Tracking key metrics from the beginning
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing product teardowns on platforms like Indie Hackers
- Running low-budget keyword ads (e.g., $50 campaigns)
- Engaging in communities where target users vent (e.g., Reddit)
Monetization & Product:
- Pricing validation through early charging (even $5)
- Feature development based on user complaints and feedback
- Using simple tools like spreadsheets for metric tracking
User Engagement:
- Monitoring social platforms (e.g., Reddit) for user feedback
- Iterating products based on real user pain points
- Building community trust through transparent sharing