Neil Patel

JANUARY 11, 2023

Contactless payment methods are tapping into the future of commerce. International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that 80% of retailers will offer contactless payment and app-based scan-and-pay systems in-store by 2023. When we talk about leaders in the contactless payments space, we must talk about PayPal.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’ve shared a number of parts of Buffer’s business transparently over the years — and one piece we’ve always wanted to expand on is where your money goes when you pay for a Buffer subscription. This means our software is hosted on the cloud and used over an internet connection via a web browser or mobile app.

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Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Most SaaS businesses adopt a subscription-based model supported by a recurring payment system. Setting up a recurring payment system can be complicated and requires the right tools to measure, manage, and review payments regularly. What is Recurring Billing? Table of Contents.

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Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Putting narrative order on the past decade, a 10-year-period that has somehow remained stubbornly nameless, is quite the challenge, but it’s impossible to make sense of the 2010s without understanding the role of software. What was perhaps less predictable was the ensuing prevalence of the subscription-based business model.

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FastSpring

JULY 12, 2019

Since most SaaS and subscription-based businesses depend on recurring payments to sustain themselves, it can pay dividends to keep a close eye on lifetime value and customer retention rates. 30 (average recurring revenue per account) * 24 months (partnership length) = $720 CLV. Implement a Dunning Management System.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

When the Apple Watch first came out in 2015, there were 3,000 apps available for download. Fast forward five years, and now there are over 20,000 apps —21 of which are built-in. As an entrepreneur, Apple Watches can be an excellent investment, as there is a wide variety of Apple Watch apps designed with business in mind.

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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. Our Guiding Principle: Our Software and SaaS Community Must Be Good for You in Order for It to Succeed. Professional moderation.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

With lockdowns preventing in-store experiences, shoppers have gravitated towards brands that can provide the best online experience possible. In fact, 75% of consumers were more likely to favor brands that exhibited clear and frequent communication during the pandemic. But what’s the best way to stay ahead of these expectations?

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Baremetrics

APRIL 6, 2021

In this article, we’ll compare two popular subscription billing systems, Stripe vs. Recurly. When you’re setting up your subscription business for e-commerce success, you will need a system to process online payments that allows automation for accepting subscription payments. Table of Contents.

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Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In an era defined by digital transactions and cashless payments, the process of paying for goods and services is more convenient, and increasingly reliant on credit card transactions. However, as the popularity of credit cards and digital wallet payments continues to surge, the costs associated with accepting them also do.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 7, 2021

Read what you should know about subscription management and why it is important in recent times! Many products and services online are beginning to adopt subscription-based systems for their billing processes. Apart from the recurring revenue, subscription billing systems also offer appreciable stability to businesses.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 16, 2021

What does it mean to reactivate a subscription? There are several reasons a customer would cancel their subscription. It could be that the customer got no return on investment, had technical difficulties, or they may have canceled because they achieved their set goal. Table of Contents. What is reactivation MRR?

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SaaStock

JANUARY 25, 2019

Trailblazing through their home continent, venturing successfully onto the world stage or changing from on-premise software to SaaS, these companies could have a postal code in any SaaS hotspot in the world. ContaAzul was acquired by the collaborative software platform Wabbi Software S.A. CEO : Vinicius Roveda Goncalves.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 12, 2021

Considering building an app? The mobile app industry is expected to be worth more than $407 billion (yes, with a B) by 2026. Meanwhile, the average person has more than 80 apps on their phone. That represents a ton of opportunities for app builders. How to Build Out Your App Idea. How does your app stand apart?

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FastSpring

MAY 14, 2019

It wasn’t long ago that buying a new piece of software involved a trip to your local brick and mortar software retailer. Any updates to the software meant that you’d repeat the entire buying process (including the trip to the store) all over again. Reason #1: Subscriptions support product innovation. And that was it.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 21, 2021

After that, we’ll explore how Baremetrics ’ business metrics monitoring and analytics solution can help SaaS businesses track their subscription revenue accurately and immediately, allowing for effortless and stress-free cash flow management. Balancing immediate expenses with payment delays 2. Table of Contents.

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Subscription Flow

MARCH 28, 2024

By giving the MoR for SaaS authority over tasks like paying taxes, processing payments, and conversions of currencies, SaaS companies are able to concentrate on their core services, improve customer support, and spur innovation in their products. MoR-based solution: Tax compliance issues are taken care of by the MoR.

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Frontegg

MAY 27, 2021

The 80s and 90s were all about physical purchasing and installation of software CDs and floppy disks. Making the bottom-up shift: You are shifting from the top-down to a bottom-up mindset, which means more money and time to invest in R&D efforts. This innovative software tool is a proven and tested customer engagement booster.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The subscription revenue model is hardly new. It’s been a staple of industries—publications, utilities, and, more recently, software—since it first emerged in the 17th century. But in the past few years, subscriptions have seen a bit of a resurgence. Even the humble houseplant doesn’t seem immune to the subscription economy.

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BitPay

JANUARY 17, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it would allow the trading of Bitcoin ETFs. While this change gives investors another way to bet on Bitcoin, it’s also a positive signal for merchants that accept crypto payments. Bull runs like these can be the best time for merchants to begin accepting crypto payments.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 13, 2021

You built your app idea , you refined the product, and now you’re ready to launch your mobile app. Hold on, if you’ve spent time and resources creating this app, don’t you want to earn something in return? App monetization is essential to the success of your mobile app. 6 App Monetization Strategies.

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User Pilot

APRIL 29, 2024

A good SaaS renewal strategy helps drive customer retention , increases the customer lifetime value , and improves your monthly recurring revenue. The renewal rate is calculated as the number of customers who renew their subscription divided by the total number of customers up for renewal at any given period.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this episode, a16z partner Seema Amble talks with Dimitri Dadiomov, the co-founder and CEO of payment operations platform Modern Treasury, about the challenges of creating a new category, hiring for marketing before you hire for sales, and why developing new features is similar to birding. And so that was what you’re investing in.

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Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

   Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Initial capital invested: Very little! Investments in things like accounting software, my LLC paperwork, and some initial office supplies my first year in business added up to only $1,629.43 (and that included health insurance). (I

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Chart Mogul

MARCH 9, 2020

CEO Joel Gascoigne tells us about the decision to invest in new analytics tools and how Buffer sustained long-term growth thanks to growing their ARPA. Buffer’s mission is to empower their customers to build their brand and engage their audience on social media. What is Buffer. Established in 2010, Buffer hardly needs an introduction.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 12, 2021

They offer some of the best-known subscription boxes around, reflecting an increasingly popular (and potentially lucrative) business model. If you do it right, you could benefit from a loyal customer base, regular billing, predictable financials, and enhanced brand profile. Why Should You Launch a Subscription Box?

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 10, 2024

Many brands and companies run aggressive Instagram marketing campaigns to expand their reach and establish a strong online presence. Fortunately, beginner Instagram users and brands can access tools and services that allow fast growth on Instagram, which would otherwise take weeks or months to achieve naturally. for 50 followers.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As a former agency owner, now the Chief Marketing Officer at FastSpring, David Vogelpohl has helped many software companies scale around the world. How FastSpring Simplifies Selling Around the World Automated Localized Checkout Consumers often prefer to pay in their local currency or using payment methods that are popular in their region.

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are a type of electronic bank-to-bank payment system in the US. Unlike payments facilitated by card networks like Visa or Mastercard, ACH payments are managed by a body called the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA). Let’s get started.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 88

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The more you invest in your onboarding process, the more retention you will see over time. Use social media to see what people are saying about your products and brand. Acknowledge anniversaries on subscriptions and include an opportunity to upsell/cross-sell. Develop Long-Term Customer Relationships with Subscriptions.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To help take some of the pressure off, companies focus on technology investments to help their sales teams increase win rates and accelerate revenue while automating a lot of the tedious, manual processes that prove to be a bottleneck in the sales cycle. But simply investing in technology isn’t enough. Billing and invoice generation.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Building on the definitions from that essay and introducing a few new ones, here are the types of business models we’ll cover: SaaS: software that businesses access online and purchase via a subscription e.g. Slack, Adobe, Atlassian. A business is SaaS or SaaS-like if it sells anything else software-related.

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ProfitWell

APRIL 1, 2020

When done correctly, an entire brand can be built around a SaaS white-label product, but you’ll need to price it correctly in order to maximize revenue. The company selling the white-label software will place their logo and trademarks on it, but the software’s IP is owned by another business. Social media management software.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

You can create the framework for a great online store with relatively little investment. The issue is, you’ve still got to invest in and warehouse stock — unless you use dropshipping. If you’re ready to take on the stiff competition and aren’t reliant on branding to sell your products, then dropshipping could be a viable option.

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How To Buy Saas

MARCH 14, 2024

WhatsApp Business API is a communication solution for businesses of all sized to reach out to their customers. Building a Brand Identity: Many API providers also help businesses to get the Green tick which is a mark of reliability and authenticity, and in turn helps to build a brand identity. Keep Reading!

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Buffer Resources

MAY 2, 2024

The creator economy is filled with loads of potential for anyone willing to put in the effort and build an attractive-looking brand.  This could be to generate a specific level of income, work with certain brands, or create a new business that allows you to quit your day job.   What do you want to achieve?

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 2, 2024

So if you are looking for the best WhatsApp marketing software for your business, you must always explore and research all the options before you invest your hard-earned money. It also helps brands market products and services on other channels like Facebook and Instagram by running CTW ads.

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