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Thanks to Cyvatar, Pacific Western Bank, Upzelo, UserGems, and Younium for Sponsoring SaaStr Annual 2023!

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Cyvatar is a technology-enabled cyber security as a service (CSaaS) provider disrupting a $150 billion industry by introducing and delivering smarter, measurable managed security subscriptions to help you achieve compliance and security faster and more efficiently. We are not like other banks. appeared first on SaaStr.

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95% of VPs of Sales Won’t Thrive at Your Startup

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So we’ve talked so much over the years on SaaStr on how to hire a great VP of Sales, the difference they’ll make, and how the level-up comes quickly. And VPs of Sales do, too. Don’t hire a VP of Sales that isn’t truly comfortable selling to your buyer persona, especially in B2D and fintech. Be careful.

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What is a Payment Management System?

Stax

SMB owners wear many hats, managing everything from staff to sales. Look for a PMS that can serve as an all-in-one platform for payment processing, integrates with other technologies, offers appropriate POS equipment, and prioritizes security compliance. Learn More What is a Payment Management System?

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The Top 10 Important Finance Mistakes First Time Founders Make

SaaStr

Companies grew more slowly, there was nothing for a CFO to really do for years, and you could sort of outsource everything and just keep an eye on the bank statement. With early revenue, you start thinking about churn and scalability of every aspect of the business, including product, infrastructure, customer support, sales and marketing.

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Understanding Credit Card Processing Fees for Merchants: How Much Does Processing Credit Cards Cost?

Stax

For a merchant to accept credit cards, they need to pay both credit card processing fees to the banks involved and for the soft and hardware required to process cards. Acquiring Bank (Merchant Bank): The financial institution that establishes and maintains the merchant’s account, enabling them to accept credit card payments.

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The Hidden Challenges of Proper PCI Compliance

FastSpring

Understanding the basics of Payment Card Industry Standards is fairly straightforward, but maintaining full compliance can be challenging. And if you don’t get it right, your company is subject to fines, termination of credit card acceptance, lost sales, legal costs, and an uncertain future in ecommerce. Compliance is a Moving Target.

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FastSpring and EBANX Forge Partnership to Expand Pix Payments for Digital Products in Brazil

FastSpring

Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system introduced by the Central Bank of Brazil in 2020, has rapidly gained popularity among consumers as a preferred digital payment method. Director of Payments, Risk, and Compliance at FastSpring. Adding Pix opens up the Brazilian market to new buyers who do not have internationally enabled cards.