FastSpring

OCTOBER 16, 2024

How FastSpring drastically simplifies the entire cross border payments process for SaaS, software, mobile game, and other digital product businesses. FastSpring handles the entire payment process from checkout to remitting end-of-year taxes for SaaS companies. Luckily, there is another, much simpler option.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Outsourcing Services 159

SaaStr

AUGUST 12, 2024

Probably the biggest challenge in vertical SaaS I see is scaling the sales team. It’s pretty easy to hire SaaS sales execs to sell … a SaaS sales product. But who do you hire to sell a very complex piece of vertical software? In vertical SaaS, most customers demand to talk to a domain expert. Well maybe.

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USIO

JULY 1, 2024

In the competitive world of Software as a Service (SaaS), generating recurring revenue is essential for sustainable growth. Here are three ways SaaS organizations can create recurring revenue without spending a dime. By focusing on customer satisfaction and reducing churn, SaaS companies can maintain a steady revenue stream.

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SaaStr

JUNE 6, 2025

AI Is No Longer a Nice-to-Have — 88% of power users won’t even shortlist software without AI functionality The Reality : 88% of power users won’t even shortlist software without AI functionality The Action : Stop treating AI as a feature differentiator. Align sales comp with net revenue retention, not initial ACV 3.

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USIO

MAY 9, 2025

APIs allow software systems to talk to each other. Compliance-as-a-Service (aka Regulatory-as-a-Service, RaaS) Translation: Legal protection on autopilot. Essential for reconciliation, compliance, and transparency. PCI Compliance Translation: The sacred rulebook of credit card safety.

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Payments Merchant Services Payment Services Finance 130

Blulogix

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By BluLogix Team Revenue Recognition: Ensuring Compliance and Accuracy What is RevRec and how does it impact accurate reporting for compliance and financial integrity? Regulatory Compliance : Compliance with accounting standards is crucial to avoid legal issues and penalties.

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TechEmpower SaaS

MARCH 4, 2024

In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime. Overall, generative AI is a transformative asset in the software engineering lifecycle, from conception to deployment.

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SaaStr

JULY 26, 2022

So in theory, SMB SaaS is better than enterprise, at least 9 times out of 10: Deals close much faster. Customers don’t expect as much in terms of security, compliance, etc. But beyond all the other Pros and Cons of SMB vs enterprise, there’s one looming issue with SMB SaaS: Churn. Endemic churn.

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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 130

SaaStr

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Who is Peter Gassner CEO and Founder of SaaS Leader Veeva Systems Peter Gassner has established himself as a significant figure in enterprise software, particularly through his leadership at Veeva Systems. Instead of building generic enterprise software, he went all-in on life sciences. Classic vertical SaaS expansion.

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Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. For many current large language models, once they are exposed to domain-specific challenges or niche inquiries—like in-depth product troubleshooting or compliance-related questions—they can stumble. Follow along to stay up to date!

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Scytale

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re running a SaaS business that handles the personal data of California residents and are not actively addressing CCPA compliance, you’re missing a seriously big piece of the puzzle. If the thought of navigating compliance feels like an endless maze of legal jargon, you’re in luck. Can’t you just handle it yourself?

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Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape. Michael noted that software partners now demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of payments, driven by improved access to educational resources and prior experience with payment relationships.

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SaaStr

MARCH 18, 2025

Software engineering teams have been early adopters of AI coding assistants precisely because they provide an immediate, measurable lift. Laiva Becoming the platform of choice for life science companies and research institutions by creating a two-sided marketplace with significant SaaS components. This is exactly backward.

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In today’s fast-tracked financial landscape, billing software has become a need. That is why most modern SaaS and subscription-based businesses have transitioned to using a good billing software, reducing their workload by a great deal. A billing software is the ultimate solution to your growing business’s complex needs.

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BetterCloud

JANUARY 3, 2025

SaaS has revolutionized how we work, but let’s be honest, managing all those subscriptions can feel like juggling flaming torches. This blog is your guide to conquering SaaS chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned sysadmin or just starting to dip your toes into the SaaS world, we’ve got you covered.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 9, 2022

SaaS billing software automates one or more of the various aspects of the recurring billing process — payment processing, fulfillment, dunning, and more. With many payment processors, you’ll need additional software to manage complex recurring payments, taxes, chargebacks, dunning, and more. 3 Subscription Management Software.

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Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 147

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner that helps global organizations take a strategic approach to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. Think of us as your automated security and compliance expert.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 28, 2025

Jonas Baumbach, Head of Digital, Steinberg FastSpring is how SaaS, software, digital products, and video game companies sell online in more places around the world. Were also the leading merchant of record for global software companies, powering over a billion dollars in worldwide transactions every year.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 143

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It does not support multiple payment gateways, and modern compliance standards. If your SaaS business’s customer base is rapidly growing, you would require a more scalable billing platform to handle high volumes of transactions for you. The subscription plans must be transferred to the new software as they are.

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Payment Solutions Payment Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But when it comes to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses, this statement stands even truer. So why is SaaS sales tax so challenging? The reason is, there doesn’t exist any single standardized system internationally to preside over SaaS sales tax. What is SaaS Sales Tax? Is SaaS taxable?

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

After experiencing the pain of managing software subscriptions first-hand, Cristina, Cledara ‘s Founder and CEO, decided to build a platform that was 100% focused on the customer and solved that very issue. Insight Assurance is a professional services firm providing cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and tax services.

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Merchant Services Cybersecurity compliance Finance 254

FastSpring

JANUARY 27, 2022

Small tweaks to your SaaS billing practices can make a huge impact on the customer experience. For example, Jon Torres — a digital marketing consultant specializing in SaaS commerce — noticed that, for some of his clients, refund requests spiked around renewal time. “It 7 growth hacks from the SaaS experts. Learn more here.

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Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 146

BetterCloud

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The value era is here to stay Managing SaaS has evolved through three distinct eras: SaaS Expansion to SaaS Austerity to now SaaS Value. In 2024, we entered a third era, where IT is regaining control and focusing on strategic initiatives amidst the complexity of a vast SaaS ecosystem.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

To operate as an integrated software vendor (ISV) or payment facilitator, a software company requires a relationship with an acquiring bank and a payment processor. Choosing the right payment processor is key for software companies. in-person) and card-not-present (i.e. online) payments.

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Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Scytale

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

These companies come into contact with lots of sensitive data in one way or another and so, data security compliance has pretty much become a must in this digital and tech day and age. A careful compliance strategy is non-negotiable for SaaS businesses. However, successful compliance management doesn’t just happen.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Within the next 12 months, Adam Seligman, VP of Generative Builders at AWS, believes there will be an inversion of SaaS. That many of the standard assumptions and ways of doing SaaS will change a lot. He believes we’re rapidly approaching that new world where anyone can build a great SaaS product. What does that mean?

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SaaStr

APRIL 12, 2023

Generative AI has taken the world by storm, and VCs and SaaS founders are looking at new opportunities it can bring. Jasper (Text), Gamma (Presentations), Synthesia (learning), Craiyon (design), AIDungeon( gaming) Copilots: Software that watches you work and helps you. Agents remember your actions and emulate them.

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SaaStr

MAY 14, 2025

So Atlassian is the developer software engine that just keep going: $5.4 AI Now At The Center of All Core Apps, And Now Included — Not an Upsell or Add On A big change, and one I think will come to most SaaS and B2B leaders. AI is core, not a feature or add-on. #2. This offering is tailored for U.S. Super Profitable.

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Scytale

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When it comes to keeping your business secure and meeting regulatory requirements, two big concepts often pop up: penetration testing and compliance audits. Beyond compliance, it simply makes good business sense. What are Compliance Audits? Both are essential, but they’re not the same thing. Sounds intimidating, right?

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Scytale

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Well, if you haven’t, it’s best we dive in quickly (before non-compliance lands your business in some serious sh@#). Whether you’re a healthcare provider, a SaaS company in the healthcare space, or any other business dealing with Protected Health Information (PHI) , HIPAA compliance is non-negotiable.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services compliance Payment Solutions Payment Methods 52

SaaStr

JANUARY 24, 2022

SaaS accounting and finance has gotten pretty complicated, and the impacts of getting it wrong have gone up substantially. I’ve worked with numerous start-ups that used outsourced accounting services with zero SaaS experience, and these firms didn’t even recognize automatic upsells, additional seats, etc. Cash is king.

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Finance Outsourcing Services Systems Review Technical Review 328

SaaStr

JULY 19, 2022

SaaStr’s Poya Osgouei has a great Uncharted podcast that does a deeper dive with many SaaS execs. Up this week is Shrav Mehta, Founder and CEO of Secureframe, a provider of security and compliance software to help streamline SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, backed by Accomplice Ventures, Kleiner Perkins and Gradient Ventures.

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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. ” 2.

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Merchant Services Technical Review Scale Sales Hiring 185

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As a SaaS business owner, you are always looking for ways to improve your software and boost your bottom line. When adding payment features for software users, the importance of including customer support for payment processing is no different.

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Outsourcing Services Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

SaaStr

AUGUST 18, 2022

ChurnZero is Customer Success software for growing SaaS and subscription businesses. Laika is an enterprise-ready compliance platform that lets growing companies compete on the same level as any large organization. With Quolum ‘s SaaS Card you only pay for SaaS that you use.

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Stax Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 53

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The fourth quarter is the most important quarter for software companies around the world. . We confirmed this by reviewing sales data from over 300 SaaS and software companies that use our billing platform. In November, software companies see 11% to 24% over the average monthly revenue. Average US SaaS and Software Sales.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148