Fractional compliance officer services for SaaS startup reviews
Use reviews as a signal, not as the only proof. Ask for outcomes, not stars. Look for shorter sales cycles, clean audits, and strong evidence programs. Verify with references that match your size and sector.
Why it matters
Public reviews can be thin for niche services. You still need proof.
Deep dive
What to request: a sample artifact, a timeline, and a metric that moved.
Who to call: a client with similar size, stack, and buyers.
What to check: knowledge transfer, response time, and tool fit.
How to decide: run a short pilot tied to a real buyer need.
Checklist
Define outcomes that matter to you.
Ask for proof from real work.
Check two references that match your profile.
Run a short pilot.
Decide with both proof and fit.
Definitions
Artifact: a real example such as a policy, a review, or a playbook.
Buyer need: a request or proof from a prospect.