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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Stax

MAY 16, 2025

The rapid evolution of embedded payments is reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities, particularly for small business sectors that have often been overlooked. Adam Gray , Chief Transformation Officer at Stax, recently sat down with Hal Levey of PYMNTS to discuss emerging trends in payment processing and vertical integration.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So, the way in which you accept payments matters for both you and the customer. Not only that, as a business owner you need to know that you’re not shelling out cash on inferior services or unnecessary additional fees. Therefore, this post will cover everything you need to know about choosing the right credit card processing company.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. A MoR also takes the lead on chargebacks, tax audits, legal compliance, and more. Table of Contents.

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SaaStr

MAY 4, 2022

You can deploy subscriptions as a service, billing as a service, fraud prevention as a service. You get a service, you get a service, you get a service—everything is a service now.”. Platforms-as-a-service. In the long run, these services are helping to democratize entrepreneurship.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Through strategic ISV partnerships, businesses can enhance their service offerings, streamline operations, and open new revenue streams. As anISV, Stax works with a number of software partners to give sub-merchants total control over how they operate their businesses. Payment gateways for seamless online transactions.

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Stax

AUGUST 29, 2024

The dominance of cashless commerce means only businesses that ensure the seamless processing of in-store and online credit and debit card payments will remain competitive. The question is: how do payment service providers work and how can you choose the right one for your business? Read on to find out.

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 29, 2025

AI is no longer just hype todays C-level leaders need concrete examples of how AI decision-making and intelligent automation transform operations. This article goes beyond the buzz to show how AI is already driving results in SaaS, finance, retail, and operations, with lessons and case examples that any executive can learn from.

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Stax

JUNE 4, 2024

Selecting the right payment processing software is crucial for any business aiming to streamline transactions and enhance customer experience. You should consider factors like integration capabilities, user experience, scalability, and pricing structures, to ensure a seamless and cost-effective payment process.

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Stax

APRIL 30, 2024

Whether you run a small online store or a major brand, accepting electronic payments is a must for all businesses. According to Onbe, 73% of consumers prefer using digital payments like cards and payment apps. But to seamlessly receive these payments as a merchant, you’ll need merchant processing services.

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Payrix

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Software-led payments have grown in popularity, and for good reason. Last year, we sat down with several of the payments experts that roam the halls of Worldpay to understand what was on the horizon for software platforms and payments. From those conversations, we made software-led payments predictions for 2024.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help you choose between Stripe vs. Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack.

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Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

Digital payments are increasingly becoming the norm. According to Forrester’s data, digital payments are the most used payment method today, with 69% of American adults using them to make payments online. Businesses must therefore adapt and be able to accept such payments.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. of the global population using this method of payment in 2022.

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For any merchant selling products or services online, it’s always a good idea to allow customers to make payments on their platform itself—instead of redirecting them to a third-party website or gateway. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ensuring AML compliance as a payment facilitator (or PayFac).

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FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

Checkout (including payment processing and gathering sales tax, GST, and VAT). Handling failed payments and customer notifications. Reconciling payment with accounts and remitting sales tax, GST, and VAT. Recurly: Easily Integrates with Multiple Payment Gateways. Handling failed payments and customer notifications.

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Payrix

AUGUST 14, 2024

As a software company getting ready to or thinking about embedding payments into your platform, there is much to consider. One point of consideration is the merchant underwriting process and the onboarding experience you’re creating for your customers. Below is an overview of what a typical merchant underwriting process may look like.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There’s a constant war between growing a business and keeping an operation lean, mean, and agile. It’s actually quite simple: business process management (BPM) software. BPM software helps organizations of all sizes streamline operations and minimize waste. Visualize every process from end to end. Process Visualization.

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Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 3, 2018

Machine learning fades as a buzzword. ” Just as those trends have become ubiquitous to be implicit, so will machine learning. In particular, blockchain applications will pop-up in inter-company applications or where network effects are important (payments, security, supply chain).

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Panintelligence

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Software as a service (SaaS) organizations have always been at the forefront of innovation. Together, AI and SaaS are reshaping business operations, redefining customer experiences, and driving innovation across industries. SaaS solutions transcend industries and functions, offering tools from payment processing to data storage.

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Baremetrics

JANUARY 25, 2022

In recent years, a new discipline of financial management has emerged in response to cloud technologies and organizations growing reliance on cloud IT architectures and cloud-based business processes. Over the previous decade, many companies have embraced cloud-based services. It is useful to consider a three-stage model of FinOps.

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SaaStr

MARCH 19, 2021

Shopify, since last year, has nearly tripled in market cap driven by the rise of e-commerce, but also the digital payments and the QR code system they provide for contactless payments. Data and machine learning infrastructure accelerates to new heights. Fintech and crypto players are changing financial services forever.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

TL;DR Salesforce integrations connect the CRM with other platforms to enhance functionality, streamline operations, and improve data sharing. With the Marketo and Salesforce integration, organizations can better align marketing and sales processes for improved lead management and marketing campaign personalization.

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Stax

MAY 30, 2024

While remote work is all the rage these days, there is still very much a need for on-site services, particularly industries like construction, healthcare, utilities, and telecommunications. This is where field service management (FSM) come in. Who needs my service? – Who are the customers already doing business with you?

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SaaStr

MARCH 26, 2019

Formerly a senior leader at Google, Claire Hughes Johnson is now Chief Operating Officer at Stripe, where she’s helped guide the online payments firm through rapid growth. Stripe today has more than 1,400 employees and processes billions of dollars for millions of users worldwide. Manual processes first. Dare I say SaaS.

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Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 13, 2023

B2B payments enable the smooth flow of transactions between businesses of all sizes. This intricate web of payouts ensures the production and availability of essential consumer goods and services while fortifying the interconnected threads of global supply chains. What Makes B2B Payments Different? Let’s dive in!

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Stax

JUNE 18, 2024

In a subscription business model, customers pay a recurring fee in exchange for a product or service. This could be a subscription box, a SaaS (Software as a Service) product, or even just a streaming platform like Netflix. In fact, 70% of customers now expect websites to include a self-service function.

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Natalia Luneva

APRIL 24, 2025

Imagine cutting years off payment system setup. The number of Payment Facilitators (PayFacs) has grown 13.8% For businesses, this means they can use payment systems without starting from scratch. PayFac as a Service lets companies add payment processing to their platforms. each year since 2018.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 1, 2024

User Experience Enhancements : Simplify navigation and streamline the checkout process. Learn more about contacting FastSpring’s Customer Support. Managing Payment Issues Expect Declines : Higher transaction volumes can lead to payment issues. Be prepared to address declined or canceled payments calmly.

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SaaSOptics

MARCH 10, 2022

Is your company taking advantage of CFO tools like automated invoicing, database management, and automatic tax-compliance updates? These tools allow you to do the above and more, benefitting your company by providing affordable and scalable software solutions to common time-consuming financial operations. If not, read on. SaaSOptics.

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FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Zuora is a recurring billing and monetization solution for: Subscription management Revenue recognition Payment collection Quotes And more… However, Zuora has one main shortcoming — it doesn’t handle sales tax or transaction liability for you. Implement processes for calculating and gathering the correct amount and type of indirect tax.

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OPEXEngine

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Here’s how more advanced methods of automation, including machine learning, can help CFOs transform the finance function to be more of a strategic advisor to the business. Where Automation and Machine Learning Can Drive Finance Transformation. Where Automation and Machine Learning Can Drive Finance Transformation.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We also describe which use cases are more conducive to the application of generative AI in the form of large language models (LLMs) versus traditional machine learning (ML). The tasks are labor-intensive, with low historical adoption of traditional software products to facilitate them.

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Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

In that process, the whole sales, marketing, products, go-to-market, commercial model is going to change. Companies like Slack, HubSpot, and Shopify have all operated on this deeper level, leveraging these five strategies to go public. They grow because they are in more markets. And for software businesses, it’s exactly the same. “In

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How To Buy Saas

MARCH 18, 2025

Lowered expenses: SaaS tools, as a part of your business infrastructure, require no hefty upfront payment. E-Commerce Shopify A full-proof platform for selling digital products and games online with different integrations and features (including payments and game storage).

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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. Users will pay a recurring monthly or annual fee to access a specific set of services. What is Horizontal SaaS?

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User Pilot

MAY 9, 2024

Heap is a digital analytics platform with tools that facilitate digital experiences, user journeys, conversions, feedback, retention, and other tools. This could be something as simple as pressing a button or making a payment. Pricing Heap operates a quote-based pricing model across all payment tiers. Engagement reports.

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