The cancellation in month eleven was decided in week three
Churn shows up on the renewal report, but the decision that produced it was usually made months earlier, and the retention budget is rarely spent where it was made.
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Create a free account Sign inChurn shows up on the renewal report, but the decision that produced it was usually made months earlier, and the retention budget is rarely spent where it was made.
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