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Adding Payments and Fintech to SaaS Can Be Great. But You Gotta Watch the Margins.

SaaStr

So in the Boom Times of later 2020 and 2021, almost every VC pushed SaaS companies to at least become a little bit of a fintech. It seemed such an easy way to bolt on more revenue to an underlying SaaS platform. Shopify now gets 2x the revenue from payments and merchant services than it does from SaaS subcriptions.

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SaaS Billing Best Practices: A Proposed Roadmap

Subscription Flow

The current Software-as-a-Service ( SaaS ) business landscape is going through a mass subscription revolution. Thanks to the advent of cloud computing, SaaS businesses are no longer selling their products in the forms of hardware. This has greatly facilitated the widespread implementation of subscription based billing models.

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Top 7 Payment Processing Services for 2022

Frontegg

With more and more businesses offering their services online, payment processing is now taking centerstage. Creating a secure and smooth payment pipeline is becoming increasingly important, with users expecting more in-app freedom with the ability to purchase or upgrade their accounts with just a few clicks.

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SaaS Is Growing Up: 4 Business Model Changes To Adopt with Notion Capital

SaaStr

Many of the fundamental business models that were once engraved in the SaaS playbook are now changing thanks to a tougher macro environment and a maturing market. PST, Stephanie Opdam, Partner at Notion Capital, shares four business model changes that will allow SaaS companies to build resilience and staying power over time.

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The Path to Payment Control: How SaaS Companies Can Maximize Enterprise Value

A key factor in achieving these goals is having a solid integrated payment strategy in place — one that allows for control, ownership, and leverage over customer relationships and payment service contracts. For software company executives, maximizing revenue, profitability, and enterprise value is of utmost importance.

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Only 11% of Public SaaS Companies Sell Just to SMBs

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SMB SaaS has a lot going for it: – Millions of them – Short sales cycles – Easier compete. So many VCs and others have gotten more and more excited about SMB SaaS. But SMB SaaS has a lot of challenges, too: Churn is much higher. of public SaaS companies are primarily SMB focused. Much higher.

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5 Interesting Learnings from AppFolio at $660,000,000 in “ARR”

SaaStr

So AppFolio is a big vertical SaaS+ success story I frankly don’t know as much about as I should. So AppFolio is a quiet member of the 10x ARR club – SaaS for property management – $660m run-rate, $7.2B Gotta Radically More Efficient in 2023 This is really the theme of the year in SaaS and Cloud.

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Evolving with Confidence: A Dynamic Approach to Integrated Payments in SaaS

Navigating the world of integrated payment strategies can be daunting, particularly for software companies seeking to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, many companies approach integrated payments with a rigid, inflexible mindset. With countless options and potential pitfalls, the fear of making a costly mistake can be paralyzing.

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A SaaS Executive’s Guide to ISO Types and Registration

In the ever-changing world of SaaS, keeping up with the latest trends in payment strategy is vital for success. Embedded payments have become the go-to for seamless transactions within software, but choosing the right model can make or break your business.

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SaaS Payments 101: Roadmap for Monetizing Payments

Embedded solutions have taken the software industry by storm and disrupted the traditional distribution network for financial services, like payment processing. The payment facilitation (payfac) model and partnership offerings create a near- and long-term roadmap for SaaS growth and transformation.

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PayFac vs. ISO: What Is the Optimal Integrated Payment Strategy in SaaS?

Our comprehensive article delves into the merits and challenges of Payment Facilitators (PayFac) versus Independent Sales Organization (ISO) registration. Equip your business with the knowledge to choose the right payment strategy. Delve deeper into issues of scalability, compliance, and setup.

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AR Management Playbook - Secrets to Reduce AR Aging and Increase Cash Flow

If you’re like many SaaS startups, billing and payment management is a big challenge. With this playbook, we’ll show you how to implement an AR management process to handle late payments, subscription renewals, and other recurring billing functions.

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Top Fraud and Payment Trends for 2023: What SaaS Pros Need to Know

Fraud is ever changing – especially for merchants that offer online services and subscriptions. This report outlines the most common types of fraud to look out for in 2023 and offers merchant-reported preferred best practices to help minimize fraud losses. In the report, you’ll find: The scale and type of fraud seen in the global marketplace.