Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here’s an interesting stat: 70% of businesses consider subscription and membership models indispensable for future commercial growth and expansion. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses need to constantly evolve their offerings to stay fresh and relevant. How do you add payment processing capabilities to your software?

Payments 88

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

Stax

MARCH 6, 2024

For businesses offering subscriptions, memberships, retainers, and other recurring services, recurring billing is a powerful solution to streamline processes and ultimately enhance revenue generation. Consider this: Consumers are already conditioned to the subscription model.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Features 88

Payrix

APRIL 3, 2024

Before we dive into the risks associated with payments, let’s review why embedding payments is good for SaaS businesses and the three payment processing solutions available to software companies today. What are the benefits of adding payments to vertical software?

Payment Services 100

Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Facilitation 100

USIO

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Integrated payments refer to the seamless incorporation of payment processing capabilities into other business applications or systems. Instead of using separate platforms for different business functions, integrated payments allow businesses to integrate payment processing directly into their existing software or workflows.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payment Services 130

Baremetrics

AUGUST 18, 2021

Invoicing is a sales process where a seller issues a commercial document to a buyer requesting payment. This document shows all products and services rendered, the payment owed, and the contact details of both the buyer and the seller. An invoice also represents credit because the seller will only receive cash at a future date.

Payment Features 83

Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payments 83

Payrix

JANUARY 30, 2024

Pumped up profits, with less heavy lifting How Payrix gave a growing, health and fitness industry software strength to compete. That simple idea eventually led to fitDEGREE, Nick’s growing software startup for class-based fitness studios that want a more community-driven way to manage their local business.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 130

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). Automated invoices and customer notifications.

Payments 93

Payments Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services 93

Subscription Flow

APRIL 23, 2024

A robust recurring billing software can make all the difference for your subscription business but win 2024 we are taking no gambles. Invest in the right billing and subscription-management software to automate your workflows after carefully assessing three of the best options in the market.

Payment Solutions 78

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments 78

Stax

JANUARY 22, 2024

In a world where we’re spending more and more time online and every click is a potential transaction, it’s no surprise the eCommerce and digital payments sectors are experiencing exponential growth. In this article, we’ll dive into the intricacies of two types of players in the eCommerce ecosystem: payment gateways and payment facilitators.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 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). To put it simply, recurring billing can get complicated, especially for a SaaS company.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Merchant Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

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.

Merchant Services 68

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Features Payment Services 68

Baremetrics

MARCH 16, 2021

Subscription billing is a payment structure that allows service providers to charge their clients based on a fixed timeframe. This article will help you with everything you need to know about subscription billing and subscription billing solutions. 1 What Does Subscription Billing Mean? Table of Contents.

SaaS Payments 103

SaaS Payments Payment Features Payment Solutions Merchant Services 103

FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Q4 sales numbers usually outperform the rest of the year thanks to year-end holidays and their associated shopping cycles — but how much does that trend carry over into software and SaaS sales? We’ve analyzed aggregate sales data to give you insights into just how important Q4 can be for your software, SaaS, or other digital goods business.

SaaS Payments 155

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Software Review Merchant Services 155

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

FastSpring

JANUARY 5, 2021

You’re probably more interested in developing new products and creating business solutions. Regardless of your professional motivations, billing and invoicing is a vital part of any successful business. Revenue Recovery. Keep reading to learn more about these essential billing software features. Simplicity. Usability.

Payment Methods 93

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 93

Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

Whether you are a startup owner, a manager of a growing business or the CEO of an established company, you might find yourself asking questions like “ Should our SaaS subscription model be monthly, annually or both ?” or “ What are the best tips I can get in terms of annual vs monthly subscription models ?”. Boring, right?).

Payment Features 184

Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Solutions 184

Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Offering payment processing services is a move that makes sense for a lot of SaaS companies, particularly if your software helps your customers run their business. For example, if you have a project management app, then you can add payment features that allow people to use your software to take payments from their clients.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payments 88

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? Recurring Billing FAQs 1.

Payment Services 89

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Features Payments 89

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So, the way in which you accept payments matters for both you and the customer. You need to have the right software and/or hardware in place to make sure transactions are simple and secure for both parties. Look at the payment terms and fees carefully. Accepted Payment Methods. User Experience.

Payment Services 126

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 126

FastSpring

MARCH 14, 2023

You have to consider: Whether or not you’re required to collect and remit indirect tax (SaaS companies didn’t always have to remit indirect taxes, however, many countries now have new tax laws that target non-resident software companies). That’s why most businesses turn to tax software and/or tax consultants to help them manage indirect tax.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 88

Chart Mogul

AUGUST 9, 2021

Disciple offers a web-based application and an even more popular mobile app. Users can customize their communities with special branding, content, and notifications. Disciple uses Recurly to manage subscriptions. They also sell and whitelabel thousands of mobile apps to communities on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods Revenue 88

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.

PayPal 80

PayPal Payment Solutions Payment Methods Merchant Services 80

User Pilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The ability to follow up on failed payments without putting customer retention at risk is a delicate task that must be handled carefully. Dunning emails tend to be the most effective way to remind customers about a failed payment and speed up the payment process by offering alternative options.

Payment Methods 104

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 104

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The story of payment processors begins in 1998 when Confinity (later X.com, but you probably know it as PayPal) was released. This early payment processor did very little and wasn’t all that important to global commerce. That history might be interesting to some, but the real questions are: What are payment processors?

Payment Services 97

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 97

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. What is the subscription revenue model?

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Payment Features Payments Subscription Revenue 74

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.

Merchant Services 80

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Features Payments 80

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. Here’s one simple formula for calculating CLV: CLV = Average recurring revenue per account * length of the partnership (lifetime).

Customer Lifetime Value 75

Customer Lifetime Value Payment Features Finance Payment Solutions 75

SaaStr

AUGUST 3, 2022

Payments still materially accelerating overall growth to 16%, and predicting revenue growth from payments and merchant solutions to more than double that of subscriptions and SaaS. Gross Margins declining toward 50% as payments, merchant services and more outpace the growth of SaaS subcriptions.

Payment Methods 221

Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 221

Subscription Flow

MARCH 20, 2024

SimpleCirc stands out as a noteworthy option when looking into subscription management software because of its intuitive user interface and effective subscriber data handling. The agency can pay the designer and the printing company at the same time, all within the same circular payment loop.

Payment Services 85

Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods 85

Baremetrics

MARCH 30, 2021

If you are looking for the right billing and invoicing solution for your business, Zuora and Chargebee should be at the top of your list. Do they support the payment platform you desire? Do any of them have what you want in a subscription management service? Do the automation features match your interest?

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Features Payment Methods 105

FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2023

We hope to see you at the historic The Brewery London to discuss new technologies shaping the future of the gaming industry, webstores, different methods to boost revenue, and more! Our platform includes branded localized checkout, subscription management, and so much more. Schedule a demo now or at PG Connects in person!

Merchant Services 153

Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services 153

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?

Payment Methods 209

Payment Methods Technical Review Payments Payment Solutions 209

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.

Payment Methods 81

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 81

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Sales teams feel constant pressure to speed up time-to-revenue and quickly close deals. 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.

Payments 87

Payments Payment Services Revenue Payment Solutions 87

User Pilot

MAY 6, 2024

Sentiment data reveals how customers feel towards the product or brand, guiding satisfaction efforts. Transactional data on purchases, plans, and payments enables revenue analysis, recommendations, and frictionless buying experiences. I’m currently dealing with an insurance claim and the insurer app drives me up the wall.

Payment Methods 105

Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payments 105

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.

Payment Features 45

Payment Features Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 45

Chart Mogul

AUGUST 9, 2021

Disciple offers a web-based application and an even more popular mobile app. Users can customize their communities with special branding, content, and notifications. Disciple uses Recurly to manage subscriptions. They also sell and whitelabel thousands of mobile apps to communities on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Payment Solutions 52

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods Revenue 52