Stax

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The commerce landscape—whether it’s retail, services or software—is moving faster than ever. That’s why businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Industry data shows that subscription-based businesses are growing 3.7x How Do Recurring Payments Work?

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Fast forward to now where much has changed, and research anticipates contactless mobile payments to exceed one billion users globally by 2024. Customers can pay with their watch or phone just by tapping it on a card reader, and businesses can host an entire POS system on a mobile phone.

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Subscription Flow

JANUARY 2, 2024

The SaaS industry has been growing at a phenomenal rate for quite some time now, prompting many businesses to now think of ways in which they need to invest in efficient ways of running their business in the SaaS world. In doing so, SaaS businesses of all sizes face common payment processing SaaS challenges.

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Subscription Flow

MAY 14, 2024

Before talking about NMI gateway integration, it is important to understand what role payment gateways play. In the world of SaaS, a payment gateway is like a toll booth at which you pay a small fee to go from point A to point B. But you already knew all of this, right? Either way, you landed on the right blog.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

In this conversation, a16z General Partner Angela Strange talks with J eff Sloan, former CEO of Global Payments, about how he was early to spot significant industry trends, how to make bets that move an organization, and the sea change that AI represents for the financial services industry. Angela: Why Global Payments? Jeff: Yeah.

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Stax

MARCH 11, 2024

Owning a business can take quite the investment. Then when you layer in the need for payment processing, the complexity of managing your finances escalates significantly. This is especially true when solution providers charge hidden fees , outrageous markups, and endless hours of confused Google searches.

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Subscription Flow

MAY 10, 2024

To keep up with the modern donors’ purchasing habits, nonprofit organizations or NPOs can set-up recurring donation systems in-line with these donors’ spending preferences. Subscription-based business models have increased in number as media streaming platforms like Netflix and delivery services like Amazon have risen in popularity.

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Stax

MARCH 26, 2024

Online payment systems are the standard. Online terminals (sometimes referred to as virtual terminals) power various types of transactions, including eCommerce and payments made over the phone. This article covers the what, why, and how of online terminals; all a business owner needs to know to dive in and thrive.

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Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers.

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SaaStr

JUNE 1, 2023

At SaaStr, our partners are an integral part of our events. Carta is a platform that helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Make enables individuals, teams, and enterprises across all verticals to create powerful custom solutions that scale their businesses faster than ever.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The dynamic nature of subscription services, coupled with the global reach of digital platforms, introduces unique legal challenges that require careful attention and strategic planning. Compliance with anti-fraud regulations involves adopting secure payment processing technologies and monitoring transactions for suspicious activity.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 31, 2021

SaaS and subscription companies like yours need to collect and manage recurring payments at scale. Regular payment gateways like SagePay and WorldPay won't cut it. All the data your startup needs Collecting payments is just one step of effective subscription management. The platform's usage-based pricing (no monthly fees!)

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

– 111% NRR, although down from 131% in 2021 – 15 Month CAC – Gotten very efficient, +$194m net profit – Transactions growing faster than software, like Shopify – From $120m ARR in… pic.twitter.com/hYImIBKyNQ — Jason ✨Be Kind✨ Lemkin  ?? Much less than revenue grew. And Far Bigger. 10x in 4 Years.

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Stax

JANUARY 3, 2024

Once a relatively niche offering, the COVID-19 pandemic saw retailers accelerate the rollout of self-checkout systems, their contactless nature making them a lot more appealing than traditional checkouts for many consumers. In this blog, we will cover what your small business needs to consider when implementing self-checkout.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 23, 2021

Your payment processor may be an important element of your business. However, with so many of these payment platforms on the market, how are you supposed to choose? If you’re searching for one of these platforms, what qualities are important to you? be honest How well do you know your business?

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Buffer Resources

MAY 2, 2024

  Frustrated with the slim returns from YouTube Ad revenue, they switched to a specialized video monetization platform and set up a paid membership model.  In this guide, we’ll explore 6 video content monetization methods that you can use to turn your content into an income stream. 

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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.

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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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SaaStr

MARCH 7, 2024

What’s your most recent disclosed investment? 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. Embat is building the next-generation treasury management software. Why did you do the deal?

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Blulogix

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Role of Data Integration in Selecting a Billing Platform By BluLogix Team Welcome to the eleventh entry in our in-depth series on choosing the ideal subscription billing platform. In this installment, we turn our focus to an often-underestimated yet vital element for success in subscription billing : data integration.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 27, 2020

Some years ago, POS systems were a luxury reserved for only big enterprise businesses. . But, with too many options came a new challenge: Choosing the best POS system that’s right for your business is now an uphill battle. Our team has done the heavy lifting of reviewing dozens of POS systems in the market.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SVB collapsed, market multiples are down, yet the IPO window is re-opening, and we have a platform shift to AI that’s exciting everybody. The Macro Impact On Public Cloud Software Over The Past Year Cloud stocks dropped in 2022 in a severe market pullback event that Bessemer Venture Partners call The SaaSacre. Let’s find out.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2024

Todd recommends that game devs consider those larger platforms as part of a video game marketing strategy that includes multiple channels for selling games , but that they not rely solely on them. “The The first phase is focusing on your own community,” Todd explains, citing Discord as a great platform on which to do so.

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SaaStr

MAY 25, 2024

Building a $100M+ ARR business is no easy feat. Lesson #1: Invest In Customer Support Early Cloudinary strongly believes that customer success and support are enablers of PLG growth and aren’t just a cost center. As Cloudinary grew its revenues and Enterprise customer base, they were met with very specific requirements.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

So, of course when it came to revenue-driving activities, Ford knew that success in marketing—and business—wasn’t about how much your marketing spend is, but how efficiently you spend it. For modern Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, the automobile is replaced by primarily digital and cloud-based solutions and software.

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Stax

MAY 6, 2024

When you think about growing your business, improving data security probably isn’t at the top of your list—and that’s understandable. Having a secure platform for managing customer and payment data is paramount to building and maintaining trust, and you can’t do that with poor systems and practices.

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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). Luckily, like most complex processes and tasks, it can be simplified.

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Chart Mogul

DECEMBER 4, 2020

And is Stripe a good choice as your billing and payment provider? When Stripe was launched in 2010, dealing with payments online wasn’t a straightforward matter. Fast forward 10 years and setting up shop and accepting payments has become a lot easier, thanks to a large extent to Stripe. Is Stripe worth $100B?

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

They also talked about the difficulties — and potential advantages — of selling into small businesses, taking alternative approaches to interviewing candidates, and the importance of keeping culture a vital part of a company as it scales. We’re experimenting with it, but we haven’t made a massive investment.

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Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A major issue that arises, especially in the B2B SaaS business model, is how to break into the upmarket market as startups develop into scaleups that are primarily focused on increasing their market capitalization. This can be done through a variety of platforms, including social media, email marketing, online ads, and content marketing.

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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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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

This is part two of a three part series on sequencing business models. Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. This essay is a collaboration with Gilad Horev. Especially adjacent ones.

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Chart Mogul

MARCH 30, 2020

So you're building an awesome subscription business — great! How do you manage the process of accepting money from your customers? Building your own billing system can be a world of pain, risk and complexity, so what options are out there for integrating a third party product? Why is billing critical for my business?

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Finding the right tools to streamline your sales processes can be key to running a more successful and profitable sales operation. One popular solution for managing and automating parts of the sales process is by using CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) Software. And most importantly, does your business need it?

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Blulogix

OCTOBER 11, 2023

5 Advantages of Using the Right Automated Billing System for Subscription Businesses By BluLogix Team In the fast-paced world of subscription-based businesses, managing recurring revenue streams efficiently and effectively is essential for sustained growth and success. Subscription Billing 1.

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Baremetrics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Before reading through yet another “Top-29 SaaS billing platforms” feature comparison post, decide how you want the billing tool to play with the rest of your operations stack. I recommend that a startup should consider three questions when choosing a SaaS billing platform: What is the specific billing logic the platform should provide?

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This is part three of a three part series on sequencing business models. In part two of our Sequencing Business Models series , we talked about the different types of marketplaces and what needs to be built to be effective in each of them. The Types of Platforms. But a wrench company is not what we mean when we say ‘platform.’.

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