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Essential Features for Your First SaaS MVP
A framework for deciding what belongs in v1—and what is a distraction disguised as necessity.
ByHiMat Editorial
Mar 13, 2026
8 min read
Start from the job-to-be-done: what critical action must a user complete to experience value? Build the shortest path to that moment.
Authentication, roles, and audit trails may be essential—or overkill—depending on your buyer. Do not build enterprise RBAC for a single-tenant beta.
Billing can start simple for B2B with manual invoicing if needed; automate when volume hurts ops. For self-serve, integrate early but scope plans minimally.
Admin dashboards should cover support and content needs, not every hypothetical future department.
Integrations: pick one or two that unlock distribution—e.g., Slack or HubSpot—rather than a zoo of connectors.
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