January 21, 2020

Mozilla Lays Off 70 as Subscription Revenue Falls Short of Goals

Last week, nonprofit technology company Mozilla announced it would lay off 70 employees because the company failed to reach its goals with new subscription products, reports TechCrunch. Mitchell Baker, Mozilla chairwoman and interim CEO, shared the news with employees in an internal memo. The company had hoped to increase revenue through subscription and non-search-related products. Doing so has taken longer than anticipated, so the company is estimating 2020 revenue more conservatively. In addition, Baker said the company has agreed to a principle of living within our means and not spending more than they take in. The laid off employees will receive generous exit packages and outplacement support.

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How To Prepare Your Subscription Business To Go Global

One of the many benefits of a subscription business model, especially for consumer-facing services, is that companies don’t need to feel confined to particular regions. Even the most modest subscription-based business can have an international footprint. Global expansion is very much in play for subscription businesses as demand for these types of services continues to grow in different international markets. Here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge with your subscription business into international waters.

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How To Prepare Your Subscription Business To Go Global

One of the many benefits of a subscription business model, especially for consumer-facing services, is that companies don’t need to feel confined to particular regions. Even the most modest subscription-based business can have an international footprint. Global expansion is very much in play for subscription businesses as demand for these types of services continues to grow in different international markets. Here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge with your subscription business into international waters.

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