I spent the day shadowing the Lake Highlands High School Marching Band and the parallels between the world of marching bands and my journey in helping build Talisman, were striking. Here are the key takeaways I found that bridge the gap between these seemingly contrasting professions.

Design tools can help you develop visual ideas, but the exact tool you need depends on the type of designer you are. You could be a graphic designer, UX designer, web designer, or even product designer. There are different tools for different jobs, but there are shared principles in terms of choosing the designer tool you should add to your arsenal.

In this article, let’s discuss what design tools are, their common features, and how to choose the design tools that match your needs.

A lot of SaaS customers are protesting against SSO fees and taxes and for good reason.

Let’s talk about SSO, what it does, and what exactly the pricing looks like to access SSO features nowadays.

Companies need to manage their finances properly and plan investments wisely. The goal is to generate enough cash flow to sustain the operations and invest in the key areas necessary for growth and development. To do that, you need to pay attention to the things that are harming your company’s runway-- a.k.a. inefficient or unnecessary spending.

According to Gartner, as much as 55% of companies’ SaaS spend is wasted. This is where SaaS management comes in. You need to properly examine your SaaS spending to optimize costs and maximize the value of your software subscriptions.

On one hand, you want to save on costs and extend your cash runway. On the other hand, you don't want to compromise on quality or security. In this guide, we'll explore the pros and cons of buying the quick and cheapest SaaS solution and provide actionable tips for making smart SaaS procurement decisions.

Are you looking to understand the current state of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Management Platforms and their relevance in the future? Are you curious how they fit into your business goals? This "SaaS Management - Gartner Market Guide for Future Leaders" review from Talisman will give you a comprehensive look at the latest trends and insights in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Are you a startup founder with a brilliant product and a great team but finding yourself drowning in a sea of SaaS tools? If yes, you’re not alone.

In today’s digital world, companies rely on tech tools to streamline or automate a wide range of business functions and boost productivity. As they acquire more software tools to run their operations more efficiently, it’s easy to overload their tech stack until it becomes overwhelming.

Let’s explore the best ways to optimize your tech stack even if you don’t have an IT background.

If you don’t know how many SaaS tools your company is subscribed to and how much you’re actually spending for all of these subscriptions, you could be in deep trouble. SaaS management is the key to bringing order to chaos. It’s the foundation of your tech stack, and in this article, we will enumerate all the ways a SaaS management platform can help you stay on top of your software subscriptions and overall workflow.

Your employee’s level of productivity can make or break your company’s success. There are many ways to boost employee performance. One of which is optimizing access to software.

In today’s digital age, businesses heavily rely on software applications to make their business operations and day-to-day functioning faster and more efficient. However, if you don’t carefully evaluate or build your tech stack, the results will be the total opposite of efficiency.

In the Founders Unfound podcast hosted by Dan Kihanya, Talisman’s CEO Chiko Chingaya shares the untold story of how Talisman came to be and how Talisman charts its course for long-term success.

We understand that in the world of SaaS, speed really matters. You want to stay current with ever-changing customer needs and adapt to the constantly evolving marketplace. You then feel rather forced to make decisions fast when it comes to buying new SaaS tools.

These days, free trials seem to be mandatory for anything sold online, especially in terms of software products. And they do seem like a great bargain. In fact, around 80% of software companies provide free trials before subscription, but what are the possible implications or even the dangers of signing up for free trials?

The world’s SaaS use is ever-increasing, but companies usually don’t have the bandwidth to monitor, assess, and optimize their SaaS subscriptions to maximize efficiency. Having a clear understanding of your subscription spend is becoming more important than ever.

Tracking a company’s expenses is a core part of effective financial management, and that includes software expenses. Any inaccuracy can have serious consequences. The best way to minimize such inaccuracies is to ditch manual processes like using spreadsheets for tracking software expenses.

A Payroll and HR system is virtually one of the most crucial purchases an organization can make. Choosing the right Human Capital Management (HCM) technology helps your HR team effectively recruit, onboard, manage, pay, and retain talent. It can support your company’s growth, boost productivity, and enhance employee experience.

In this guide, let’s talk about the importance of Payroll and HR tools and how to choose one that matches your operational needs and organizational goals.

If your team is having trouble getting projects off the ground, getting prompt status updates, or meeting deadlines, a project management tool might be the missing piece. However, with a plethora of options, it can be overwhelming to take a pick.

In this guide, let’s talk about how project management tools can make project planning, execution, and completion as easy as it can get and how to choose the best project management software for your business.

As managing SaaS becomes increasingly complex, companies are finding that they need to be strategic about their vendor and procurement decisions in order to protect their runway. In this guide, we'll explore what cost-reduction exercises are, why they're important for SaaS management, and how you can implement them to save on your SaaS expenses.

An internal communication (IC) tool is more than just a megaphone for announcements. Communication can make or break your overall internal operations, and to ensure effective communication, you need to choose the most efficient communication method for your team.

In this article, we’ll talk about how to eliminate communication challenges using the right internal communication technology and how to choose the right IC tool that can promote collaboration, transparency, and efficiency.

How do you prioritize and optimize your SaaS Subscription Management to save money and improve efficiency? How do you avoid poor subscription management and protect your runway?

Read our guide and discover how Talisman can help your business master SaaS Subscription Management!

Is your business looking for a solution to manage and track Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) usage to uncover Shadow IT and avoid compliance risks? If so, you know it can be a challenging task. When a team member uses unapproved SaaS applications, it leads to unauthorized access and usage of the company's data. Those activities can cause problems like system failures and cybersecurity risks - resulting in out-of-compliance conditions. Read on to learn more about how Talisman helps you solve your shadow IT issues!

Whether you’re a founder just starting out or a leader in an already established organization, we know you've got a lot on your plate. Between raising funds, developing products, and finding the right talent, it's easy to lose…

Are you struggling to keep up with your SaaS subscriptions and applications? If so, you're not alone. So how can you master SaaS management and get ahead of the curve?

Have you ever used a software or application that's not approved by your company's IT department? If you have, then you've encountered shadow IT. Simply put, it's the use of software, applications, and services that are not approved or supported by your company's IT department. In the era of software-as-a-service (SaaS), the risks of shadow IT are more significant than ever. When employees use unapproved SaaS applications for any reason, there are serious risks to your business.

The mobile device market is growing at an unprecedented rate. With companies moving towards remote work, and more employees using mobile devices for work, it's essential for businesses to have a way to manage and…

If you're a small or medium-sized business with remote employees, then SOC2 compliance should be on your radar. In a nutshell, SOC2 (Service Organization Compliance 2) is a set of standards that govern how businesses protect…

If you are reading this, you have likely considered using MSPs at some point. Typically it’s because your company is growing and is running into issues managing the IT infrastructure needed to support this growth

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a rapidly growing industry, with businesses relying on tools like Slack and Salesforce for their day-to-day operations. According to Gartner, the public cloud services market is expected to grow 20% this year to a total of $494.7 billion. But, did you know that a significant portion of that spend goes to waste due to hidden costs?

If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably done at least one of these things: Give new employees access to multiple software applications they need to get their job done by going in manually to each app…

People Operations teams, widely referred to as “People Ops,” are responsible for a lot at an early-stage company— namely, maintaining the company culture and keeping employees engaged