SaaStr

APRIL 29, 2021

Cloud and ecommerce may end soon, but it hasn’t ended yet. While Shopify projects slowing growth in 2022 post-Covid, it sure hasn’t show up yet. It would be so helpful to know, as the #1 leader in SMB eCommerce, and also one of the very top leaders in SaaS SMB overall. NRR of 110%+ since 2018 — sort of.

Merchant Services 316

Merchant Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payments 316

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If you sell software internationally, you know how difficult handling cross-border payments can be. From making sure you display the right currencies for each region to supporting your customers’ preferred payment methods, global commerce can come with its fair share of challenges. Table of Contents.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 148

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A recent Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Intercom, Drive Conversational Experiences For A Future-Ready Customer Support Strategy , revealed that 54% of teams can’t personalize support with their tech stack and 50% waste time jumping between tools. All without burning out your team or budget.

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Technical Review Customer Support Payment Methods Payment Solutions 249

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

We wanted to give a special shout-out to some of our newest sponsors for SaaStr Annual 2022. Capchase is your founder-friendly financing solution. The Intellum Platform includes all the tools an organization needs to create, manage, track and improve highly-personalized learning experiences for customers, partners and even employees.

SaaS Payments 246

SaaS Payments Payment Services PayFac as a Service Marketplace as a Service 246

Subscription Flow

MAY 2, 2024

Just when you thought the world of SaaS would not be changing any time soon, the groundbreaking new shift to crypto payment solutions hit SaaS businesses like a bus full of bricks. Despite their current status as a relatively uncommon payment option in global e-commerce, accounting for less than 0.2%

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 105

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. If you’re not sure how to kickstart growth for your digital products or software business in Asia, listen or watch now! Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. Jump to video. | Jump to transcript.

Merchant Services 192

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 192

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

With lockdowns preventing in-store experiences, shoppers have gravitated towards brands that can provide the best online experience possible. And, as society reopens, it is vital to maintain ease of movement between in-store and online channels – not just for your customers, but for your teams. Proactive engagement.

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Payment Methods Technical Review Payments Payment Solutions 209

SaaStr

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Payments and e-commerce drag blended gross margins down to 60%. Wix along with Squarespace and also WordPress / Automatic have pushed deeply into e-commerce and as part of that, payments. It makes sense, as ecomm adds a ton of value to a standard website. But payments can be low gross margin, and they are for Wix.

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Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods SaaS Payments 288

Payrix

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Information security is absolutely paramount in today’s digital world, particularly in the payments industry. Jack Tsigankov, Director of IT and Information Security at Payrix and 17-year industry veteran, recently shared some of his wisdom on the subject as a guest on the PayFAQ Embedded Payments podcast. million each.

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Payments Embedded Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods 130

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. But is this true for SaaS and software?

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148

Payrix

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of over 30% from 2021, according to the latest Federal Trade Commission data. billion, and online shopping. For software companies embedding payments into their platform, being aware of payment fraud is critical for several reasons. What is payment fraud?

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Stax

JUNE 25, 2024

Almost $500 billion dollars —that’s how much Americans donated in 2022. With 63% of donors preferring to make online payments with a debit or credit card, it’s important that nonprofits and charity organizations take a forward-thinking fundraising approach to maximize the impact they can make.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods 88

FastSpring

AUGUST 2, 2024

Once a customer has landed on your website from any marketing funnel, how can you maximize the chances for them to convert? Appearance and User Experience of Your Website Websites should be easy to navigate, featuring user-friendly, branded color schemes and fonts. Need more pricing page recommendations and examples?

Payment Methods 147

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments SaaS Payments 147

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Brex then scaled its payments business quickly. In five years, they went from a $120,000 pre-seed round to a series D at a $12 billion valuation in early 2022. . Shopify identified its ICP as individuals and businesses looking for easy tools to start an online e-commerce store. Start working to accelerate your SaaS.

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Payments Payment Methods Embedded Payments Scale 243

Payrix

AUGUST 28, 2024

million in 2022, according to the latest data released by the Federal Trade Commission , ensuring that your software platform has the proper payment fraud prevention and detection measures in place before launching payments to your users is essential to protecting your organization and customers.

Merchant Services 100

Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services 100

FastSpring

JUNE 13, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Apple Pay capabilities, available now to your buyers using FastSpring for purchases on your website or web shop on Safari, Chrome for iOS, and Mac. Currently, Apple Pay is enabled on 78% of all iPhones and saw 100% growth from 2020 to 2022. Ready to take your business to the next level?

Payment Methods 158

Payment Methods Payments Payment Services Payment Features 158

FastSpring

JANUARY 29, 2020

Keeping up with the latest and greatest in ecommerce can be a lot of work. Between new legislation going into effect and shifting consumer preferences, the ecommerce landscape is anything but stagnant. As your global ecommerce partner, we make it our mission to stay on top of the latest trends. But don’t worry, we got your back.

Payment Methods 84

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions 84

Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

In 2023, the cost of fraud to online businesses was $48 billion globally, according to Mastercard. 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. of the global population using this method of payment in 2022.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Features 88

Frontegg

MAY 28, 2022

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.

SaaS Payments 98

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payments 98

Stax

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

According to the Pew Research Institute , in 2022, a whopping 41% of Americans said they don’t use cash at all for any of their weekly purchases—a significant jump from 29% in 2018. In this article, we’ll break down two popular terms used in the payment processing industry—ISV and PayFac —and see what they exactly mean.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 88

FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Q4 sales numbers usually outperform the rest of the year thanks to year-end holidays and their associated shopping cycles — but how much does that trend carry over into software and SaaS sales? We’ve analyzed aggregate sales data to give you insights into just how important Q4 can be for your software, SaaS, or other digital goods business.

SaaS Payments 158

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Software Review Merchant Services 158

FastSpring

JANUARY 25, 2019

Keeping up with the latest and greatest in ecommerce can be a lot of work. Between new legislation going into effect and shifting consumer preferences, the ecommerce landscape is anything but stagnant. As your global ecommerce partner, we make it our mission to stay on top of the latest trends. But don’t worry, we got your back.

Payment Methods 74

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 74

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. Cloud Predictions for 2022: Unbundling of the Office. Diversity, equity and inclusion software taking their rightful place.

Cloud 285

Cloud Scale Payment Methods Payment Solutions 285

Stax

JUNE 27, 2024

As a business owner, you engage in many daily transactions, from receiving customer payments to paying your bills and suppliers. But cash and checks are rapidly declining as preferred modes of payment. Brainy Insights valued the digital payments market at $102.60 billion in 2022 and estimated it to reach $510.30

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Over the past decade, India’s central bank—the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)—has become one of the most proactive regulators in the world, advancing the digitization of payments and financial services at a rapid pace. By 2019, the government had issued a unique ID to nearly every adult resident in India; today, the system is used by 1.3

Payment Services 115

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 115

Stax

MARCH 17, 2025

Adding PayPal to your list of accepted payment methods opens up a range of benefits for you and your merchants alike. Benefits for merchants Increase conversions – The primary advantage of adding PayPal, Venmo, and Pay Later as payment options is that they enable merchants to boost conversions.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Stax PayPal SaaS Payments 88

yoursales

JANUARY 28, 2022

Sales Stack 2022 Sales Tools for Professional B2B Sales SALES STACK 2022: Sales Tools for. That's the main question we'll be seeking to answer starting 2022. If you're with a company in sales or you're an individual Sales Professional, this is where you get your insight on the tools that can make you selling more faster in 2022.

Scale 113

Scale Payment Methods Payment Solutions Sales Recruiting 113

Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Thankfully, with mobile payments from Stax , you can quickly accept and process payments from your customers. Learn all about mobile payments and why you may want to consider joining the Stax family to streamline payments and boost your small business’ productivity. Learn More What Is Mobile Payment Processing?

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Methods Mobile Payments Payment Services 88

SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2023

They focused on building a payment platform that empowers international talent and independent contractors to get paid on time in a compliant way while also ensuring that companies can hire international talent and make payments efficiently. This insight led Deel to focus on solving payments and compliance. Listen to your team.

Sales Hiring 278

Sales Hiring Payment Services SaaS Payments Scale 278

SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The company is an AI platform that empowers teachers to give instant, personalized feedback to students, based in San Francisco. Often, we ask ourselves: “If there was no venture capital available, would this person still want to build this business?” Why did you do the deal?

Technical Review 285

Technical Review Software Review Payment Solutions Venture Capital 285

Stax

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A 2022 survey by the Pew Research Centre found that 41% of consumers don’t use cash for weekly purchases like gas, meals, and groceries. This may be concerning for certain types of businesses as they need to spend more to process credit and debit card payments as compared to cash.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

Subscription Flow

MAY 10, 2024

To keep up with the modern donors’ purchasing habits, nonprofit organizations or NPOs can set-up recurring donation systems in-line with these donors’ spending preferences. According to a 2023 360MatchPro study, revenue from one-off donations decreased by 12% in 2022, while monthly charity payments rose by 11%.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payments Payment Services 105

Payrix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of software, Embedded Payments have emerged as a crucial element for software companies aiming to grow their business, enhance customer experiences, and streamline transactions for consumers. Brittany used Embedded Payments as an example to demonstrate this point.

Payments 100

Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 100

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Swipe fees have doubled in a decade and increased by 20% since 2022. Learn how to achieve payment processing compliance when surcharging to improve your company’s financial stability and reputation. TL;DR Credit card surcharging involves adding a fee to transactions with credit card payments, offsetting processing costs.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In our first post about our online community , we mentioned launching the Global SaaS Leaders Slack group because we saw a need for the kind of software-and-SaaS-focused community we’d want to be a part of. are what we like to have in an online forum. As a business person yourself, you know how it works.

SaaS Payments 148

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Software Review 148

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. As more subscribers join, manually sending out invoices will result in a storm of wasted paper, missed payments, and late penalties—none of which are beneficial to your business.

Payment Features 88

Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 88

Stax

AUGUST 26, 2024

The year 2024 is a special one for everyone at Stax because we’re celebrating a decade of transforming the payments industry and supporting our merchants and partners with innovative technologies and unwavering support. Launching PayFac and ISV solutions In 2019 and 2020, Stax became more than just a payment processor for merchants.

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Payment Services Merchant Services Stax Payment Solutions 88