FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2024

This year’s themes cover the big topics in tech, including the Creator Economy, Gaming and eSports, B2B, and, of course, Artificial Intelligence. We handle every payment need from subscription management to tax collection, remittance and more so your business can go farther, faster. Schedule a demo now or at VivaTech in person!

Merchant Services 78

Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payment Services 78

Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses need to constantly evolve their offerings to stay fresh and relevant. They must engineer a well-rounded solution that makes handling subscriptions a breeze (and yes, it is as hard as it sounds). How do you add payment processing capabilities to your software?

Payments 88

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

FastSpring

AUGUST 2, 2023

When TestDome was created, CEO and co-founder Mario Zivic knew the pre-employment testing software company wouldn’t be able to rely on domestic sales to succeed. “As Are you looking for a merchant of record that will partner with you to grow your business internationally? Selling internationally is key to their business model.

Payment Solutions 142

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Merchant Services AI Search 142

SaaStr

MARCH 7, 2024

“Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market. This was precisely my experience upon meeting Toni and Carlos, the founders of Embat, in an area we’ve extensively have been exploring: treasury management and payment automation.

Payments 204

Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Scale 204

Stax

JANUARY 5, 2024

There are many different types of payment terminals to choose from, and you need one that’s going to help your business operate the most efficiently. Selecting the right payment processing terminal will not only help reduce your processing costs, but it’ll also increase your profits.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 88

Stax

APRIL 23, 2024

ACH payments are a convenient way for business owners, individuals, and employers to use intuitive automated banking throughout their daily lives. Most small business owners and employers are turning to ACH payments instead paper check payments because of the ease and instant access the ACH network provides.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions Payment Features 88

Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the early days of running a software company, collecting payments was pretty straightforward. A customer buys a license for your software, and they get the product (either through a download, a CD or even more old school—floppy disks). Enter the world of SaaS billing systems. how you receive the payment).

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Merchant Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

Blulogix

APRIL 12, 2024

Take your business further with BluIQ’s flexible, scalable, enterprise-grade intelligent billing solutions. Recurring & Usage Billing Embracing Complexity as a Competitive Edge The first step in capitalizing on subscription complexity is embracing it as an integral part of your business model.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription Payments B2B 52

Software Platform Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I love a story about how a company dominated its industry primarily by changing its business model. The Prior Business Model: Ticketron. Ticketron’s business model was to install ticket dispensing kiosks at retail locations in cities. The New Business Model: Ticketmaster. Ironic, huh?).

Business Model 52

Business Model Payment Solutions Payments Business 52

Totango

AUGUST 23, 2022

B2B Customer Journey Touchpoints: A Guide for CS Teams. B2B customer journey touchpoints mark the roadmap toward successful outcomes for clients and CS teams. In this way, customer journey B2B touchpoints serve as a powerful tool for increasing the effectiveness of your customer success strategy. Customer service. Tech support.

B2B 115

B2B Payment Methods Payments SaaS Payments 115

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Navigating the bustling SaaS landscape without a reliable CRM system is similar to one being like a child who is attempting to learn a skill without the helpful guidance of a teacher. The majority of the time, SaaS companies are involved in business-to-business sales. Adopting new policies can be expensive and invasive.

Payment Solutions 59

Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 59

SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

“Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market. Many founders hit the brakes on growth to pivot towards profitability when in reality, the right combination is aiming for durable growth with a profitable business model.

Technical Review 206

Technical Review Software Review Payment Solutions Venture Capital 206

FastSpring

APRIL 18, 2024

For many SaaS and software companies, international sales are a key part of their growth trajectories. But with international growth comes a long list of international business concerns about how to appeal to potential customers in new countries. Why it’s so important to optimize pricing for local markets.

Payment Methods 78

Payment Methods Payments SaaS Payments Merchant Services 78

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In our first post about our online community , we mentioned launching the Global SaaS Leaders Slack group because we saw a need for the kind of software-and-SaaS-focused community we’d want to be a part of. More established professionals and businesses (less students and early-stage startups). That includes: A global focus.

SaaS Payments 133

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Software Review 133

FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Customize and manage one or more subscription and trial models. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Offer and manage one-time add-ons, coupons, and more.

Payments 86

Payments Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services 86

Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

Alex: Let’s dive into your business models. One of the holy grails of SMB software is, how are you going to acquire customers? One of the criticisms of SMB software is that each customer can only provide so much revenue. Mercury has never monetized via subscription and just focused on payments and float.

Payments 109

Payments Forecasting Payment Services Payment Solutions 109

OPEXEngine

AUGUST 17, 2021

With the explosive growth of the SaaS business model impacting businesses worldwide, many are navigating SaaS financial operations and subscription management for the first time. Spreadsheets and disconnected systems open the door for errors. Choose a solution made for B2B. Understand key metrics.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services B2B SaaS Payments Payments 52

Software Platform Consulting

MAY 14, 2019

The acquisition represented an opportunity to learn more about the economics of B2B payments. Bottomline owns Paymode-X, the largest B2B payment network in the US. Paymode-X boasts payments of more than $200 billion annually and over 400,000 payees. Nvoicepay netted closer to 10 bps on its $20 billion in payments.

Payment Solutions 40

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services Technical Review 40

Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One way in which subscription management software can be of help to their clients is by implementing measures to track their revenue and churn rates, as well as create, update, cancel, and renew subscriptions. Multiple options for subscription management are one of the advantages of subscription management software.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Payment Services Payment Methods Payments 52

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Many software and applications are there that claim to boost the performance of your business, but today, the focus of businesses is such technology that can ensure growth in the long run. Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) software are the ultimate solution to help you.

SaaS Payments 59

SaaS Payments Payment Services Scale Payment Solutions 59

Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Businesses are shifting from rigid, consumption-based business models to flexible ones that let users pay for the goods and services they use only as much as they use them. Therefore, reengineering the value chain and realigning teams to the new business model are necessary for this major shift.

Payments 59

Payments Payment Features Payment Services Subscription 59

CustomerSuccessBox

MARCH 25, 2021

They’ve moved down your marketing and sales funnel and have finally invested in your software. . Financial Mathematics of a SaaS business model. SaaS business models are different from traditional business models. Retention is baked right into the foundation of the SaaS business model.

Retention 52

Retention SaaS Payments B2B Business 52

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Proactive Engagement: Automated systems can identify key customer milestones or behaviors that signal an opportunity for engagement, such as usage patterns that suggest a customer is ready to upgrade or might be at risk of churning. The tools should offer flexibility to customize workflows and communication based on your business needs.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Services Revenue Management 52

OpenView Labs

DECEMBER 21, 2020

What does the future hold for B2B software? The next decade of selling to B2B SaaS companies is going to accelerate faster toward a consumer-style experience. Focus on more flexible business models. Employee engagement software is another interesting area for SaaS. Graeme Wilson, Founder at Morphed.

SaaS Payments 96

SaaS Payments Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions 96

Baremetrics

JANUARY 24, 2022

Invoice financing is an attractive funding option for B2B and service-based businesses. However, companies that rely on invoice trading are paid almost immediately instead of the 30, 60, 90-day payment cycle. They offer an intuitive marketplace that fast-tracks invoice payments and quickly increases cash flow for SaaS companies.

Payment Features 98

Payment Features Finance SaaS Payments Payment Services 98

ProfitWell

APRIL 23, 2020

The faster you can discover what has changed for them and what they need, the better you can implement solutions to help them get through this challenging time. More than ever, a calm team that offers the right solutions will have a greater impact on the customer experience and their perception of your brand.

Payment Methods 110

Payment Methods Retention Payment Solutions Payments 110

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

This article will look at the most successful SaaS companies, so you can decide if you want to invest in them for your business. TL;DR A SaaS product delivers software remotely, reducing the need for local installation, maintenance, and updates. If you want to know more about how Userpilot can help you, book a demo now.

SaaS Payments 85

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 85

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

An opt-in free trial allows users to experience the product for a limited time without sharing their payment details. SaaS trial conversion rates are primarily impacted by the length of the trial, the product’s pricing model, and the overall user experience. Offer in-app guidance to trial users and help them experience value.

SaaS Payments 52

SaaS Payments Payments Payment Solutions Scale 52

Baremetrics

JANUARY 18, 2022

How to Develop a Great Price Localization Strategy Your strategy for price localization will depend on the scale and the nature of your business. For example, a business offering contact center software across the Western United States will need to consider factors like varying cost of living, local competition, and urban/rural areas.

Payment Methods 98

Payment Methods Pricing Payment Services Strategy 98

ProfitWell

JULY 20, 2020

SaaS companies run on a dynamically different business model compared to traditional companies. The following are some of the reasons why a SaaS financial audit is different: Recurring payments. Long-term payment structures. This is because most payment structures are long term; they span several months or years.

SaaS Payments 59

SaaS Payments Deferred Revenue Payment Solutions Payment Services 59

SmartKarrot

JULY 14, 2020

The B2B Tech world is booming with SaaS business models. What Is the SaaS Business Model? The SaaS business model is basically a subscription-based service. You will only have to worry about the recurring payments, which is otherwise known as MRR, monthly recurring revenue.

Business Model 10

Business Model B2B SaaS Payments Payment Features 10

FastSpring

MARCH 27, 2023

Ryan Austin had VP-level experience in training when he decided to start a consulting business to help enterprise-level companies with their corporate learning and development initiatives. We’re enterprise software for a new category called LearnOps. Cognota didn’t necessarily start as a software business.

Payment Solutions 95

Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments VP of Engineering 95

CustomerSuccessBox

MARCH 15, 2022

Use this analogy to explain your SaaS business model. A dedicated Customer Success Software enhances the general customer experience while also allowing the company to scale. The following are some of the benefits that a customer success solution can provide to your company. Offer a short free trial period.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success Payment Solutions Scale Payment Features 52

OpenView Labs

JANUARY 29, 2020

I would argue that freemium fell short in B2B and from its ashes rose the PQL,” he explained in a recent post. With the emergence of product led growth , a business strategy that puts the product front and center in how companies acquire, convert, expand and retain their users, it’s more urgent than ever to revisit freemium.

Pricing 82

Pricing Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 82

OpenView Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

Product-lead growth continues to be one of the best ways to rapidly scale a software company, and best practices are increasingly shared and understood. Pricing models must be adaptable – 4/5 on this. How will inflation impact our customer’s business and business model? Toast isn’t a rare outlier either.

Pricing 82

Pricing Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 82

Totango

JULY 13, 2021

The new customer-centered economy favors recurring revenue business models for B2B markets, while favoring and partial ownership or subscription models for B2C ones. Never give a customer who’s missed a payment downgraded service, as they may not notice they have lost functionality or may even learn to do without it.

Customer Success 100

Customer Success Payment Methods Payments Payment Services 100

Chart Mogul

JUNE 9, 2023

Christoph elaborates on how a long-term, strong economic market with low interest rates led to an influx of capital in the system. Renewal, payment, happy days. Prior to founding Salesroom, Daria was an investor at Oxx, a growth-stage B2B software investment fund. The result: a bubble. Click here to watch this point.

Trends 52

Trends SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 52