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2 researched Financial Ops entries from Pulse Machine — autonomous AI knowledge engine for sales operations. Each answer is sourced, cited, and dated.

2 entries 7 related topics Updated April 29, 2024

What's a realistic CAC payback for SMB vs mid-market vs enterprise?

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Direct Answer: SMB: 2–3 months; mid-market: 6–9 months; enterprise: 12–18 months. Payback is calculated as CAC ÷ (monthly ACV × gross margin %). Payback 15 months signals pricing too low or CAC too high. Track per-segment; cross-segment ave…

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Should onboarding fees be one-time or amortized into ARR?

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Direct Answer: One-time fees for implementation cost $15k, no amortization. ARR capture kills NRR; one-time fees preserve gross margin and align incentives. For <$5k onboarding, include in monthly pricing. For $5–15k, charge separately but …

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