Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When you research payment solution providers , you’ll start hearing the term “interchange” used when talking about payments. Set rate processing Subscription rate processing TL;DR Interchange fees are not collected by your payment processor or bank; they go directly to the card-issuing banks.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses need to constantly evolve their offerings to stay fresh and relevant. They must engineer a well-rounded solution that makes handling subscriptions a breeze (and yes, it is as hard as it sounds). How do you add payment processing capabilities to your software?

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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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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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Stax

MAY 20, 2024

The concept of unearned revenue can easily trip up SaaS companies that offer subscription services and products on a recurring basis. Although your business has received payment, this cannot be credited to your bottom line until delivery of the product is completed. Learn More What is Unearned Revenue?

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2024

As the business landscape continues its unstoppable evolution, the necessity for operational efficiency and innovation becomes even more pronounced. Almost everyone — 98% of consumers —has a streaming service subscription. Mobile apps make up 53%, and the SaaS market is worth $152 billion.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Even if the consensus is out that it’s okay for merchants to not incur costly transaction fees if accepting credit card payments, it can be difficult to understand how to collect surcharge fees from your customers and retain your customer base. You may have come across no-fee credit card processing. What is Credit Card Surcharging?

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Stax

JUNE 11, 2024

Cashless payments offer customers the convenience of quick transactions without needing physical currency. In 2023, cash accounted for 12% of POS system transactions and only 1% of all eCommerce transactions in the US. Even so, small businesses can’t afford to ignore card payments in today’s economic landscape.

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the complicated world of payment processing, understanding the nuances of debit card and credit card payments, along with associated processing fees, is essential for businesses. After all, there are many more payment options available than ever before, and each comes with differing costs and technology needs.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2024

This business model has now been adapted very well in the internet age, especially in the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) and eCommerce industries. They were able to sign up for subscription-based services for things like groceries, cosmetics, clothing, etc. The alternative? What Is Recurring Billing?

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Stax

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

That’s the amount of non-cash payments made in the U.S. Financial crime can take on several faces, including (cyber) fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and money laundering—and companies offering financial services can lose out on serious bucks. While internationally CDD can be seen as a key component of KYC compliance, within the U.S.,

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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.,

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Stax

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Without strategies in place, disbursements can chip away at your hard-earned bottom line. This is how surcharges have become a staple solution, and they’ve helped businesses stay afloat in the sea of overheads. TL;DR Surcharges are additional fees consumers pay on top of the base price of goods or services. Service surcharge.

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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. TL;DR Self-checkout systems are automated checkout solutions that allow customers to process purchases independently.

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Stax

MARCH 12, 2024

But in reality, companies often have to spend considerable time and resources chasing down late payments that are stuck in Accounts Receivable. Promptly collecting payments from your customers is essential to run a sustainable business. In fact, 81% of large retailers say that real-time payments are critical to their operations.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For modern Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, the automobile is replaced by primarily digital and cloud-based solutions and software. TL;DR The SaaS Magic Number is a metric, somewhat similar to ROI, but designed to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of a company’s sales and marketing strategies.

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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.

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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Are you struggling with resource constraints caused by soaring credit card processing costs? Learn how to achieve payment processing compliance when surcharging to improve your company’s financial stability and reputation. A holistic approach ensures successful integration into business operations.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s a smart, efficient move to maximize your holiday operations and long-term success. Now, let’s look at some strategies you can employ to realize these benefits. Lay the groundwork Analyzing past sales data lets you forecast product or service demand during the event. Learn More What is Small Business Saturday?

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Stax

JANUARY 24, 2024

What makes this pricing strategy so appealing to businesses? Dynamic pricing enables businesses to capture the highest possible value for a product or service at any time of day, week, or year. Dynamic pricing systems refer to pricing models where the price of goods and services fluctuate based on a range of factors.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Moreover, companies need to follow data privacy and compliance requirements to stay in business. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what data tokenization means, how it works, and the role it plays in payment processing. The good news is that with a solution like Stax Connect, this need not be difficult or complicated.

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Stax

JANUARY 10, 2024

By understanding how credit card companies charge merchants and how these fees are calculated, businesses can explore optimization strategies to manage and reduce some of these costs. Credit card fees, including interchange, assessment, and payment processor fees, impact businesses on a per-transaction or recurring basis.

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Stax

MAY 21, 2024

The consistent software updates and upgrades have made it easier than ever to run businesses. We’re seeing a similar trend in the legal industry, where law firms rely on case management systems to run their businesses. With management systems’ continual growth and improvement, it’s no wonder software sales are at an all-time high.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They significantly impact the cost of accepting card payments. Understanding interchange fees enables merchants to effectively manage processing costs, negotiate better rates, make informed decisions about card acceptance, and ensure compliance with payment industry standards.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. While Chargebee supports several different payment gateways, you have to set up and configure each one. Responding to and processing chargebacks.

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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. Some solutions, like Slack or Microsoft, are useful for any kind of business. What is Vertical SaaS?

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Stax

MARCH 14, 2024

You should start by ensuring your pricing strategy is up to snuff. Finally, you can look into improving your products and services. This can be focused on product improvements or even customer service improvements. Study your competitors to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies. Learn More 1.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the United States, 41% of small business owners manage their own accounting and financial processes. TL;DR 41% of small business owners manage their own accounting and financial processes. This includes sales, services, and any other sources of income, such as interest or rental income.

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Stax

MAY 16, 2024

Electronic health records, or EHR software, are a staple in modern healthcare organizations. More than 96% of hospitals use some form of EHR system to maintain records, which is good because it shows clear demand for the software. The majority of hospitals already use EHR software, making the market saturated.

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Stax

JANUARY 23, 2024

Most small business owners hunting for cloud accounting software will find themselves trying to choose between the two most popular names: Xero and QuickBooks Online. These two giants in the small business accounting software space are equally adored in the business community. Both solutions have this feature.

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