FastSpring

OCTOBER 23, 2024

So where do you start if you want to provide more global payment solutions to your player base while chipping away at the hefty 30% fees that mobile marketplaces charge? Very simply, a merchant of record (MoR) is a legal entity that sells services or goods to a customer. How Is an MoR Different From a Payment Service Provider ?

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Over the years, BrainStorm has evolved from a training services company to a world-class SaaS platform. G2 is the largest and most trusted software marketplace, helping 80 million people every year make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews.

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SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2022

BlueSnap supports payments across all geographies through multiple sales channels such as online and mobile sales, marketplaces, subscriptions, invoice payments and manual orders through a virtual terminal. Subskribe is the adaptive quoting and billing platform for modern SaaS companies. Totally unified. Grab tickets here.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 15, 2020

But—and no one knows this better than you—SaaS solutions can save your team so much time. When you have nexus in multiple states and potentially thousands of tax jurisdictions (as is often the case for SaaS companies with large markets), the risk of human error and resulting penalties is immense. 1 Sales tax. 2 Bookkeeping.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

That makes sales tax compliance easy to ignore… until it becomes a problem. . Why is sales tax such a pain for SaaS companies? To complicate matters, each state gets to set their own sales tax laws about everything from, “Is SaaS taxable?” Here’s what SaaS businesses need to know about simplifying sales tax. ” 4.

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Merchant Services Technical Review Scale Sales Hiring 202

Neil Patel

MAY 4, 2021

Data as a service (DaaS) is becoming increasingly popular. What Is Data as a Service (DaaS)? Data as a service uses a cloud computing strategy to make business data readily available to stakeholders and third parties. What Are the Benefits of Using Data as a Service Tools? Who Benefits Most from DaaS Tools?

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 23, 2018

We are taking a number of steps to ensure compliance with GDPR, but now is the time to consider the entirety of your security and data privacy strategy, both in terms of how you build it and how you communicate it. GDPR makes organizations accountable for data breaches caused by third-party service providers.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Steep fees from platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play can understandably cause game developers and app creators to look beyond the convenience and ubiquity of traditional app marketplaces, but restrictions from the platform providers have made it difficult. Interested? Set up a demo or try it out for yourself.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What makes a company choose one SaaS payment processing provider over another? We know that conversion rates for SaaS and software companies will vary by 30% or more just based on the checkout experience. And one of the cornerstones of any solution’s security measures should be PCI DSS compliance. Is it the interface?

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Point Nine Land

MARCH 10, 2020

A strategic analysis after evaluating multiple service marketplaces Over the past few years, I’ve come across a huge number of service (or labor) marketplaces: the countless Uber for X companies, the marketplaces for lawyers, therapists, cleaners, architects, construction workers; you name it. Sounds complicated?

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BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

SaaS tools are fantastic, but keeping your tech stack from turning into a financial snowball can be tough. ets break down smart SaaS budgeting , so you can make your tech work for you, without blowing the bank. What is SaaS budgeting? These are the things youll discover when you take an inventory of your SaaS spend.

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FastSpring

APRIL 23, 2019

Each market has its own unique rules around digital tax compliance which is why your company should avoid a “one size fits all” approach. For example, in the name of fairness to EU sellers, countries under the European Union will apply different Value-Added Tax (VAT) rates on all imported digital goods and services. What is VAT?

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This setup is commonly used in marketplaces, software platforms, or businesses that facilitate payments for a network of sellers, service providers, or smaller businesses. The master merchant simplifies the onboarding process for sub-merchants by handling the complexities of payment integration, security requirements, and compliance.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 100

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Its the third-party service that serves as the link between the payment gateway, acquiring bank, and issuing bank or card network. That said, lets dive into the different types of eCommerce payment solutions: Hosted payment gateways Hosted payment gateways are provided by a payment service provider (PSP).

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

CloudGeometry

JANUARY 15, 2022

Before you shout “Digital Transformation” in a crowded marketplace, it’s important to recognize two foundational principles in developing a SaaS product plan. First: SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. Second (a corollary of the first): There is no one-size-fits-all SaaS architecture.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Software as a Service (SaaS) has made business software more accessible by offering cloud-based, on-demand access to a range of solutions, from project management and collaboration to sales and marketing. But not all SaaS products are alike. Other types of SaaS are relevant only to companies in specific industries.

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User Pilot

MAY 27, 2025

For example: In a B2B SaaS mobile app, you might analyze the funnel from: Sign Up for Trial Complete Onboarding Task 1 Invite Team Member Upgrade to Paid Plan. Just like Userpilot does, tracking ethically with its GDPR compliance and HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II certifications. So, always disclose what you track and why. G2 rating: 4.5/5

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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. SaaS companies deliver software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, simplifying access and management for users. What are SaaS companies?

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Stax

JUNE 20, 2024

The SaaS space is one of the most dynamic industries out there, which is why smart comapnies team up with strategic partners to drive growth and innovation. Enter ISVs, which play a crucial role in enhancing and extending the capabilities of SaaS solutions. Participating in ISV partner programs offers several advantages.

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Natalia Luneva

APRIL 24, 2025

PayFac as a Service lets companies add payment processing to their platforms. Key Takeaways PayFac as a Service reduces PayFac setup time from years to days, slashing costs by millions. PFaaS providers handle PCI DSS compliance, freeing businesses to focus on core operations. each year since 2018.

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CloudGeometry

MARCH 22, 2022

When developing a SaaS product plan, it’s important to recognize two foundational principles. First, SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. Second, there is no one-size-fits-all SaaS architecture (the second principle is a corollary of the first).

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2025

In fact, integrating payment capabilities into products that businesses use to conduct their operations can help SaaS providers address $35 trillion in payments annually. Also, evaluate the quality of customer service you receive. Also, you likely operate on a SaaS model, where businesses purchase a subscription-based license.

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SaaStr

JUNE 10, 2021

And I’m here to talk about SaaS products and how they can be delivered, and how you build a sustainable business for your own SaaS company as you serve customers. So the whole world of software as a service and cloud has just exploded and will continue to grow enormously. I’m the CEO of HackerOne.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Romain Huet : See how you can turn like a SaaS business, or a core product you have and make it a very successful developer platform. Like, how can we provide economic infrastructure for developers to build applications and services and in a weird way, future proof? Let’s start with our five key steps.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bookkeeping: What not to do SaaS metrics with Baremetrics Key Bookkeeping Terminology The importance of bookkeeping for your small business Putting your bookkeeping data to work. SaaS metrics with Baremetrics But what if you have too many receipts and invoices to be able to do that? Table of Contents. That’s where Baremetrics comes in.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Business 105

Scytale

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Many businesses prioritize compliance automation when formulating their strategic plans, and it’s crucial to understand why. This strategy leverages technology to simplify the compliance processes, encompassing security and data requirements needed. Managing compliance manually can be a burdensome and never-ending task.

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How To Buy Saas

APRIL 19, 2024

In recent years, Software as a Service (SaaS) has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering scalable solutions accessible over the internet. Evolution of Marketplaces Marketplaces have long served as platforms connecting buyers and sellers, facilitating transactions across various industries.

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 21, 2025

From cloud-based SaaS solutions to on-premise enterprise software , businesses worldwide are leveraging ATS technology to build efficient, fair, and scalable hiring pipelines. The platform also includes self-service interview scheduling , allowing candidates to book interviews from available slots synced to your teams calendars.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 12, 2022

FastSpring: Merchant of Record for global SaaS companies. 9 other international payment gateways for SaaS and non-SaaS businesses. FastSpring handles everything from maintaining high authorization rates to paying end-of-year consumption taxes for SaaS companies. FastSpring: Merchant of Record for Global SaaS Companies.

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 15, 2024

In today’s world, cloud computing has become very popular among businesses of all sizes because of its effective tech services. Cloud computing services have helped businesses conveniently access and utilize tools to perform different tasks. This blog delves into the three types of Cloud Computing services: IaaS PaaS SaaS.

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How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) approach revolutionized the industry, making powerful CRM tools accessible without on-premise installs. Over the past two decades, Salesforce has evolved from a sales CRM into a comprehensive platform spanning sales, service, marketing, e-commerce, and app development. Market share leader (21.7%

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the ACH payment facilitator model and how SaaS companies can go about facilitating ACH payments easily. PayFacs typically partner with a payment processor or a bank to provide merchant services. This is pretty much similar to the service that PayPal offers.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 88

Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

TL;DR Embedded finance integrates financial services into non-financial business processes, while embedded fintech integrates fintech solutions into the processes of an institution in the finance industry. Embedded Insurance Embedded insurance allows customers to purchase insurance for products or services at the point of sale.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 13, 2022

As the demand for Customer Success surges within SaaS, so too does the need for effective leaders to spearhead this expanding function and steer its strategy and success. We wanted to recognize those leaders who are helping Customer Success make a name for itself in SaaS by proving its purpose and potential. Follow Amir on LinkedIn.

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VP of Engineering Customer Success Outsourcing Services Technical Review 98

BetterCloud

MAY 25, 2023

SaaS spend management has become a prominent topic in businesses in 2023 for a variety of reasons, converging all at once. It is time to recognize that SaaS spend management alone is a temporary fix.

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Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

For SaaS companies, becoming a payment facilitator (or PayFac) offers a ton of advantages—including but not limited to—boosting retention and profitability while exercising greater control over the customer experience. However, several complex types of risks come along with this. Let’s get started.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Gene was most recently CEO of Bazaarvoice, a publicly traded SaaS company that was taken private by Marlin Equity Partners at the beginning of the year. Achieved GDPR Compliance. We take great pride in delivering the best ecommerce platform that helps software businesses succeed in the global marketplace.

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