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Beverly Group is establishing itself as an innovative player in the Italian digital tech landscape. Their strategic approach, supported by tools such as BeverlyCRM and BeverlyGroup Agent AI, is geared towards maximizing efficiency and profitability. Let's examine the key points of their SaaS strategy.

THE PLAYBOOK

1. Popular apps that are no longer growing: App stagnation is a common problem. Beverly Group must address this challenge with innovations and updates to maintain user interest.

2. Discounted acquisitions: Acquiring technologies or companies at a reduced price allows for rapid expansion and portfolio diversification, increasing competitiveness.

3. 70-80% headcount reduction: While this move improves margins in the short term, drastically reducing the workforce carries the risk of compromising the ability to innovate, while also taking steps to scale their projects with ambitious goals to expand to over 50 SaaS platforms within two years.

4. Centralization in Italy Rome: A single headquarters is facilitating management and coordination, while the group maintains global partnerships, including diversity, ideas, and the ability to meet the needs of diverse markets.

THE NUMBERS

• App growth:

• Bookdia: +63%

• BookdiaFork: +80%

• BookdiaNight: +80%

• BookdiaYacht: +90%

• CiaoPass: +100%

• Many more to come, including for third parties

These numbers indicate strong expansion and a strong market positioning. The marketing and distribution strategy, supported by customized CRM tools and Agent AI, has clearly been successful.

• Use of AI: The increase from 10% to 90% in the use of AI for coding highlights a radical shift and a strong belief in technology to improve efficiency and product quality.

THE BET

• Fear of AI in SaaS: Many in the industry fear that AI could threaten SaaS models, but Beverly Group is betting on the combination of brands with loyal audiences and the use of AI to generate high margins. This vision could prove successful if it proves capable of maintaining customer loyalty.

FINAL REFLECTION

The decision to cut 75% of staff and raise prices by 60% to triple revenue is bold and may seem cynical. However, if successfully implemented, it could lead to greater efficiency and improved service.

The real challenge will be maintaining consumer trust and market positioning. The answers will come through results and market reaction in the medium and long term.