Roadmap 6: SaaS Business

This roadmap outlines how to build a Software as a Service (SaaS) business that generates $1,000+ daily revenue.

Phase 1: Ideation (0-6 months)

Goal: Identify and validate SaaS opportunity

1. Problem Identification: Find specific pain points to solve

2. Market Research: Analyze potential customer segments

3. Competition Analysis: Evaluate existing solutions

4. Solution Design: Develop initial product concept

5. Validation: Test concept with potential customers

6. MVP Planning: Define minimum viable product features

7. Resource Assessment: Identify development needs and costs

Expected Income: $0 (development phase)

Phase 2: Development (6-12 months)

Goal: Build and launch MVP with initial customers

1. Development Team: Assemble or hire technical resources

2. MVP Development: Build core product functionality

3. Beta Testing: Test with early adopters for feedback

4. Refinement: Improve product based on user feedback

5. Pricing Strategy: Develop subscription model and tiers

6. Marketing Preparation: Create website and initial materials

7. Launch: Release product to initial customer segment

Expected Income: $0-$100 per day

Phase 3: Growth (12-24 months)

Goal: Achieve product-market fit and consistent growth

1. Feature Expansion: Add capabilities based on user needs

2. Customer Acquisition: Develop repeatable marketing channels

3. Onboarding Optimization: Improve user activation process

4. Retention Strategy: Reduce churn and increase engagement

5. Team Expansion: Hire for key roles (marketing, support)

6. Pricing Optimization: Test and refine pricing strategy

7. Operational Systems: Build processes for scaling

Expected Income: $100-$500 per day

Phase 4: Scaling (24+ months)

Goal: Accelerate growth and maximize revenue

1. Growth Acceleration: Scale successful acquisition channels

2. Enterprise Features: Develop capabilities for larger clients

3. International Expansion: Enter additional markets

4. Strategic Partnerships: Develop integration ecosystem

5. Team Scaling: Build specialized departments

6. Funding/Reinvestment: Consider funding for faster growth

7. Exit Strategy: Position for potential acquisition

Expected Income: $500-$3,000+ per day

Key Success Factors

• Solving a specific, valuable problem for identifiable customers

• Creating excellent user experience and customer support

• Developing efficient customer acquisition channels

• Maintaining high retention rates and low churn

• Building scalable technical infrastructure