FastSpring

JUNE 22, 2022

We don’t have to look far to find examples of B2B SaaS companies that have found traction using a self-service or product-led motion. Look at Zoom or Slack: businesses designed for enterprise organizations that use B2C-like onboarding flows (such as product-led growth, or PLG) to fuel interest and adoption.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Consumer marketplaces are essential to connecting businesses with consumers looking for services. However, it can be hard for smaller businesses to compete with well-known brands in their market. That is where B2C niche marketplaces can help. What Are B2C Niche Marketplaces? The Benefits of Niche Marketplaces.

Marketplace as a Service 143

Marketplace as a Service B2C Payment Services Payments 143

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. A MoR also takes the lead on chargebacks, tax audits, legal compliance, and more. Table of Contents.

Payment Methods 147

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Features 147

FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chargebee is a robust subscription management platform. However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. Reconciling payments, fulfillment, refunds, etc. Process chargebacks.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Services Payments 148

FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Send invoices and/or payment notifications. View reports on the key performance indicators that drive revenue. Table of Contents FastSpring Chargebee Recurly Chargify Zoho Subscriptions FastSpring handles the entire monthly recurring billing process from subscription management to remitting end-of-year taxes for SaaS companies.

Payment Services 142

Payment Services Payment Features Merchant Services Payments 142

FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help you choose between Stripe vs. Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Software Review 147

FastSpring

JUNE 5, 2025

We’ve already seen some of our mobile game publishers more than double D2C revenue in the U.S. Apple will continue to appeal the decision and seek a more permanent resolution, but that process is expected to take much longer to play out. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

Payment Methods 78

Payment Methods Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 78

Stax

MARCH 14, 2024

During the 2020s, almost all businesses will have been looking at b2b payments processing solutions to meet changing consumer needs. Online and contactless adoption multiplied, and digital payments rose. consumers using two or more types of digital payment methods increased by 8%. Learn More What are B2B Payments?

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payments 88

FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Gather metrics and view reports on monthly recurring revenue. Legal compliance. Table of Contents.

Payments 125

Payments Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services 125

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

More and more, cash-only businesses are falling by the wayside, unable to keep up with consumer demand for convenient electronic payments. The world of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments is vast, spanning just about every payment method you can think of. What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment?

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 88

FastSpring

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Panel discussion with four industry experts: “Is Using a Web Shop or Third-Party Payment Solution Worth It?” Watch the Video Panel Discussion: Is Using a Web Shop or Third-Party Payment Solution Worth It? Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

Mobile 103

Mobile Payments Payment Services Payment Methods 103

Subscription Flow

JUNE 26, 2024

Did you know that the Dutch payment processing company Mollie was only able to raise $100 million in 2020 as its growth tech investment? Lo and behold, in no time Mollie became the third largest European payment processor (after the fellow Dutch company Adyen and the London-based Checkout.com). So what happened?

Payment Features 98

Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 98

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But when it comes to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses, this statement stands even truer. The SaaS businesses have to navigate through the world of tax compliance themselves. SaaS sales tax is a consumption tax applicable to the SaaS products or services. So why is SaaS sales tax so challenging?

SaaS Payments 52

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS 52

FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. Various tools you can use to monetize apps and games outside app stores. Highlights from recent U.S. Interested?

Payment Methods 157

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Services 157

FastSpring

AUGUST 11, 2021

In Malaysia, Sales and Service Tax (SST) is a consumption tax imposed on a wide range of goods and services. is much simpler for businesses compared with the previous Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime it replaced and the old SST framework that preceded GST. Service tax on digital services (SToDS).

Merchant Services 148

Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 148

Payrix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of software, Embedded Payments have emerged as a crucial element for software companies aiming to grow their business, enhance customer experiences, and streamline transactions for consumers. Businesses today expect seamless transactions, both for themselves and their customers.

Payments 100

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FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

Checkout (including payment processing and gathering sales tax, GST, and VAT). Handling failed payments and customer notifications. Reconciling payment with accounts and remitting sales tax, GST, and VAT. The second factor to consider is whether or not the solution was built for your type of business.

Payment Solutions 146

Payment Solutions Payment Features Payment Methods Software Review 146

FastSpring

JULY 2, 2024

Meta Platforms has also come under EU scrutiny per the DMA, according to another Reuters report. The EU’s European Commission has taken issue with the binary choice presented by Meta to its users to either consent to be tracked and receive a service for free, or to pay for an ad-free service.

Merchant Services 155

Merchant Services Payments Payment Methods Payment Solutions 155

Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses need to constantly evolve their offerings to stay fresh and relevant. But if you’re a B2B solution, there’s a high likelihood that businesses will be interested in being able to accept customer payments, rather than just sending them a PayPal link or to a generic payment gateway.

Payments 88

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And does it improve B2B sales too, or is it more just a B2C advantage? FastSpring serves as a merchant of record for over 3500 companies that use our platform every day to sell digital products globally. How B2B vs. B2C sales compare. Are you looking for a merchant of record to help you grow your business internationally?

SaaS Payments 158

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Software Review Merchant Services 158

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

FastSpring, a leading global payments platform for over 3,500 growth-stage companies including top video game publishers, has hired Chip Thurston as Head of Gaming. Thurston formerly served as Director of Product at Scopely and Monetization Lead at SciPlay. SANTA BARBARA, Calif.

Sales Hiring 78

Sales Hiring Payments Payment Services Payment Methods 78

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If the terms of the settlement include relaxing Google’s current Play Store restrictions and the requirement to use Google Billing, this could be a major win for app and game developers looking to diversify how they sell their apps by adopting cheaper, direct-to-consumer payment solutions like FastSpring. What about Apple?

Payment Methods 165

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Merchant Services 165

SaaStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Ultrasite is a global website builder, Chinafy is a tool for making websites China-compatible, and Connect is their collaborative content management platform for brands. It is based on blockchain and allows businesses to take care of their finances on a number of platforms and in multiple currencies. Founded : 2013. TradeGecko.

SaaS Payments 225

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 225

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 7, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak upends lives and businesses everywhere, support teams are increasingly the first place that customers turn to for guidance. Whether it’s checking on shipment status, processing refunds, or fielding requests for payment relief, support reps are facing mounting pressure.

Payment Methods 218

Payment Methods B2C Merchant Services Payment Solutions 218

FastSpring

JUNE 4, 2025

During a very eventful week of gaming conferences , the FastSpring team was on site at Game Developers Conference San Francisco to meet game publishers and devs and find out how FastSpring can help them monetize their mobile games. Learn more about Nexuss game-optimized web shops with FastSpring payments and tax compliance here.

Payments 78

Payments Scale Payment Methods Payment Services 78

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

Cloud computing offers three main service models: SaaS for ready-to-use software, PaaS for application development frameworks, and IaaS for scalable virtualized computing resources. HubSpot and Salesforce are both CRMs that offer customer analytics, survey tools, and extensive integrations.

SaaS Payments 104

SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 104

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We confirmed this by reviewing sales data from over 300 SaaS and software companies that use our billing platform. We discovered that Q4 is by far the best-performing quarter of the year for both business and consumer sales. In November, software companies see 11% to 24% over the average monthly revenue. About Our Data.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148

FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As of 2019, B2B ecommerce sales globally have surpassed $12 trillion in revenue. According to Statista, B2B sales are now 6X larger than the business-to-consumer (B2C) market. It comes down to having an online presence, understanding buyers’ needs, and, most importantly—a platform that can handle transactions.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods B2B Outsourcing Services Payment Services 148

FastSpring

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In this guide, we compare six Recurly competitors and alternatives according to several categories: Subscription management and recurring billing Checkout Global payment processing Reporting and analytics Pricing Customer reviews We’ll start with a deep dive into FastSpring — our end-to-end payment solution (i.e.,

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Payments Payment Methods Merchant Services 78

ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Scheduled payments, aka recurring billing. Scheduled payments have become a core form of revenue collection. Of course, recurring payments vary depending on the business. As the subscription universe continues to expand, you can expect to see even more subscription payment plans. Expansionary revenue.

Merchant Services 68

Merchant Services Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Services 68

Baremetrics

JULY 8, 2021

Running a Lean Business: A Need for an All-in-one Analytics Tool Baremetrics as a Solution for SaaS Analytics and Customer Segmentation 26+ Stripe Analytics in One Click Instant and Detailed Customer Segmentation The Future of MetricFire Read More About Metric Fire. To accomplish these tasks, Langston turned to MetricFire’s Stripe account.

Payment Services 105

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments SaaS Payments 105

FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Zuora is a recurring billing and monetization solution for: Subscription management Revenue recognition Payment collection Quotes And more… However, Zuora has one main shortcoming — it doesn’t handle sales tax or transaction liability for you. sales tax, VAT, or GST) that needs to be collected and how those taxes get remitted.

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Payment Methods Payments Merchant Services 78

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 13, 2023

B2B payments enable the smooth flow of transactions between businesses of all sizes. This intricate web of payouts ensures the production and availability of essential consumer goods and services while fortifying the interconnected threads of global supply chains. What Makes B2B Payments Different? Let’s dive in!

Payment Services 59

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 59

FastSpring

MAY 25, 2023

Pricing your software as a service (SaaS) can be hard enough even during the best of times, but figuring out how to dial in the right pricing to drive more revenue in times of stagflation can be even more challenging. Optimizing your SaaS Pricing Strategy for new MRR vs. net revenue retention. How FastSpring can help.

SaaS Payments 148

SaaS Payments Pricing Payments Merchant Services 148

Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A diverse range of startups and companies are offering innovative financial solutions to consumers and businesses. But while B2C (business-to-consumer) fintechs have garnered significant attention globally, the B2B sector is quietly reshaping the financial landscape for enterprises in Mexico today.

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Payments Payment Services Payment Methods B2B 93

Subscription Flow

MARCH 20, 2024

Smaller companies or niche publications looking for ease of use for handling their subscription operations will find its streamlined approach especially appealing. But it is important to understand that there are SimpleCirc alternatives with advantages that might be more suitable for certain business requirements.

Payment Services 105

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 105

ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The way you process B2B payments matters. To keep your company thriving, you need a fast, reliable method for collecting payments for services rendered. Understanding the intricacies of the B2B payments process, and the solutions that can help, will ensure that you’re never struggling to receive these payments.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Payment Solutions Merchant Services SaaS Payments 52