SaaStr

MARCH 11, 2021

Today’s buyer is as much influenced by Slack, Zoom, and even B2C apps as how someone used to pay for Oracle. The majority of Shopify revenue is from payments and merchant services, not even software. So the upfront payment for a year isn’t dead. ServiceNow does primarily 3 year, $1M+ contracts , for example.

Merchant Services 217

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payments 217

SaaStr

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In particular: Hybrid SaaS with payments and fintech usually has far, far lower gross margins than pure software. See, e.g. Shopify, whose blended gross margins with payments even at its scale are still less than 50%. Non-Recurring Revenue Doesn’t Count, At Least Not as Much. Pass-Through Revenue Simply Doesn’t Count.

SaaS Payments 207

SaaS Payments Metrics SMB Payments 207

FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chargebee is a robust subscription management platform. 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. Reconciling payments, fulfillment, refunds, etc. Process chargebacks.

Payment Methods 124

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Services Payments 124

Subscription Flow

JUNE 26, 2024

Did you know that the Dutch payment processing company Mollie was only able to raise $100 million in 2020 as its growth tech investment? Lo and behold, in no time Mollie became the third largest European payment processor (after the fellow Dutch company Adyen and the London-based Checkout.com). So what happened?

Payment Features 98

Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 98

Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But if you’re a B2B solution, there’s a high likelihood that businesses will be interested in being able to accept customer payments, rather than just sending them a PayPal link or to a generic payment gateway. How do you add payment processing capabilities to your software? What is a SaaS Billing Platform?

Payments 88

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 7, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak upends lives and businesses everywhere, support teams are increasingly the first place that customers turn to for guidance. Whether it’s checking on shipment status, processing refunds, or fielding requests for payment relief, support reps are facing mounting pressure.

Payment Methods 217

Payment Methods B2C Merchant Services Payment Solutions 217

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Before we look at the promised SaaS revenue models, let’s get a couple definitions out of the way. We need to differentiate among three similar sounding but very different concepts: revenue stream, revenue model, and business model. Revenue stream: This is a single source of revenue for a company.

Payments 102

Payments Revenue SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 102

FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Gather metrics and view reports on monthly recurring revenue. Optimize Your Checkout Process to Increase Conversions.

Payments 84

Payments Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services 84

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.

Payment Services 112

Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Software Review 112

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

More and more, cash-only businesses are falling by the wayside, unable to keep up with consumer demand for convenient electronic payments. The world of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments is vast, spanning just about every payment method you can think of. What is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment?

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 88

FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. Various tools you can use to monetize apps and games outside app stores. Highlights from recent U.S. Interested?

Payment Methods 119

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Services 119

FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As of 2019, B2B ecommerce sales globally have surpassed $12 trillion in revenue. According to Statista, B2B sales are now 6X larger than the business-to-consumer (B2C) market. It comes down to having an online presence, understanding buyers’ needs, and, most importantly—a platform that can handle transactions.

Payment Methods 147

Payment Methods B2B Outsourcing Services Payment Services 147

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The ultimate goal of any developer with an idea for some useful software is monetization. Software monetization is simply the act of generating revenue from software. Baremetrics provides an easy-to-read dashboard that gives you all the key metrics for your business, including MRR, ARR, LTV, total customers, and more.

Payment Features 95

Payment Features Payments Payment Solutions Subscription 95

SaaStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Ultrasite is a global website builder, Chinafy is a tool for making websites China-compatible, and Connect is their collaborative content management platform for brands. It is based on blockchain and allows businesses to take care of their finances on a number of platforms and in multiple currencies. Founded : 2013. TradeGecko.

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SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 225

Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A diverse range of startups and companies are offering innovative financial solutions to consumers and businesses. But while B2C (business-to-consumer) fintechs have garnered significant attention globally, the B2B sector is quietly reshaping the financial landscape for enterprises in Mexico today.

Payments 93

Payments Payment Services Payment Methods B2B 93

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If the terms of the settlement include relaxing Google’s current Play Store restrictions and the requirement to use Google Billing, this could be a major win for app and game developers looking to diversify how they sell their apps by adopting cheaper, direct-to-consumer payment solutions like FastSpring. What about Apple?

Payment Methods 128

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Merchant Services 128

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. can provide payment processing, order fulfillment, financing options, and more.

Payment Methods 111

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 111

FastSpring

MAY 25, 2023

Pricing your software as a service (SaaS) can be hard enough even during the best of times, but figuring out how to dial in the right pricing to drive more revenue in times of stagflation can be even more challenging. Optimizing your SaaS Pricing Strategy for new MRR vs. net revenue retention. Inflation isn’t flat: Vary your strategy.

SaaS Payments 140

SaaS Payments Pricing Payments Merchant Services 140

Subscription Flow

MARCH 20, 2024

Read more: Your Strategy to Boost Digital Magazine Subscriptions Section 1: Understanding SimpleCirc and its Place in the Market SimpleCirc has set itself apart in today’s cutthroat market by revolutionizing circular payments and providing user-friendly solutions that expedite transactions involving several parties.

Payment Services 105

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 105

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. The second factor to consider is whether or not the solution was built for your type of business.

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Payment Solutions Payment Features Payment Methods Software Review 109

Baremetrics

JULY 22, 2021

PayPal is a popular choice for online payment processing. The platform currently serves over 20 million active merchant accounts globally, and is a proven solution trusted by entrepreneurs for over twenty years. But for SaaS businesses, PayPal lacks the analytics and reporting features they need to support sustainable growth.

PayPal 98

PayPal Merchant Services Payments SaaS Payments 98

Point Nine Land

MAY 22, 2020

Doing so generally requires building in additional trust, workflow tools and, in some cases, a shift away from traditional commission based monetization models. Whilst this means that B2B marketplaces may be tougher to build than their B2C counterparts, it should, in theory, result in more engagement and higher retention rates.

Marketplace as a Service 83

Marketplace as a Service B2B Payments SaaS Payments 83

Baremetrics

JULY 8, 2021

Running a Lean Business: A Need for an All-in-one Analytics Tool Baremetrics as a Solution for SaaS Analytics and Customer Segmentation 26+ Stripe Analytics in One Click Instant and Detailed Customer Segmentation The Future of MetricFire Read More About Metric Fire. To accomplish these tasks, Langston turned to MetricFire’s Stripe account.

Payment Services 105

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments SaaS Payments 105

ProfitWell

JANUARY 2, 2020

Subscriptions are built on ongoing relationships with customers, so companies selling subscriptions need to understand how to monetize this relationship on a recurring basis. We’ll talk through the importance of audience targeting, the kinds of resources that are helpful, and the ways to differentiate between B2C and B2C sales.

B2C 52

B2C Payment Features Subscription Payments 52

OpenView Labs

DECEMBER 21, 2020

–Mike Tria, Head of Platform at Atlassian. One is connected to the payments business and what my company, Flywire, does, and the other is related to how organizations manage themselves. COVID has challenged so many businesses to adopt SaaS and also drastically changed the sales process.

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SaaS Payments Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions 96

ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Scheduled payments, aka recurring billing. Scheduled payments have become a core form of revenue collection. Of course, recurring payments vary depending on the business. As the subscription universe continues to expand, you can expect to see even more subscription payment plans. Expansionary revenue.

Merchant Services 68

Merchant Services Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Services 68

Neil Patel

AUGUST 6, 2021

Speaking of ROI, research shows that a mere 5 percent increase in customer retention can boost your revenue by over 25 percent, depending on the industry, product, and other factors. With that said, let’s dive into the five customer retention strategies you can use to grow your Ecommerce business. Running a hybrid B2B/B2C business?

Payment Methods 142

Payment Methods Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 142

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

A SaaS product enhances business efficiency with cost-effectiveness, scalability , maintenance-free operation, accessibility from anywhere, easy integration , and inclusive product design. HubSpot and Salesforce are both CRMs that offer customer analytics, survey tools, and extensive integrations.

SaaS Payments 76

SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 76

SaaStr

JANUARY 5, 2020

The bear case is/was easy : WeWork was burning more cash than it brought in in revenue: Crazy self-dealing with CEO, and lack of any seeming controls. A business model of turning long-term liabilities into short-term, at-risk payments. There also a bull case to be made : Some of fastest revenue growth in history.

Payments 131

Payments B2C Business Model Branding 131

FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2022

“It’s likely that a finance or sales tools will be less susceptible to churn than a marketing tool, simply because it’s perceived to be more directly responsible for revenue.”. Some churn is acceptable, perhaps even necessary — especially if you’re using a more B2C-style sales approach. How FastSpring Can Help.

Benchmarks 114

Benchmarks Churn Payments SaaS Payments 114

ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The way you process B2B payments matters. To keep your company thriving, you need a fast, reliable method for collecting payments for services rendered. Understanding the intricacies of the B2B payments process, and the solutions that can help, will ensure that you’re never struggling to receive these payments.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Payment Solutions Merchant Services SaaS Payments 52

FastSpring

AUGUST 11, 2021

This includes any person who is outside Malaysia operating an online platform for buying and selling goods or providing services, and those who make transactions for the provision of digital services on behalf of any person. 6% Standard Services SST is due on both B2B and B2C sales. Possible SST Penalties. Possible SST Penalties.

Merchant Services 142

Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 142

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 13, 2023

B2B payments enable the smooth flow of transactions between businesses of all sizes. But what’s changing in the B2B payments landscape and what should you be on the lookout for? But what’s changing in the B2B payments landscape and what should you be on the lookout for? What Makes B2B Payments Different?

Payment Services 59

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 59

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From lead generation to lead nurturing to conversion, funnel AI tools help marketers improve their strategy and streamline their processes. Even small businesses need to adopt AI technology to keep up. The good news is there are many tools and software platforms available, so you are likely to find one that meets your needs.

AI 139

AI Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Payment Methods 139

Neil Patel

MARCH 3, 2021

She sells her line of makeup products via the talkshoplive platform. Livestream shopping isn’t limited to any specific product category (although it’s almost all B2C). Livestream Shopping Platforms You Should Know About. Amazon has a streaming platform featuring daily shows on topics like cooking, fitness, and makeup.

Payments 135

Payments Payment Methods Payment Solutions Social Media 135

FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2023

Payment processing. Payment reconciliation. Payment reminders. For example, many accounting software offer a way to collect payments, however, it’s typically only for United States payments, not international payments. Global payment processing. Sending invoices and payment reminders.

Payment Solutions 78

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services 78

Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 3, 2024

trillion in annual global productivity , and global payments company Klarna recently said it saves $10 million in costs every year by using GenAI to generate images and reduce their reliance on external marketing partners. These agents integrate with performance data (e.g., But this evolution is just getting started. via Captions ).

AI Search 121

AI Search AI Outsourcing Services Payment Solutions 121