FastSpring

JANUARY 27, 2022

We also show you how to personalize your billing practices with advice from our experience working with thousands of SaaS businesses. Note: FastSpring offers advanced subscription management services that support free trials, monthly and annual paid plans, proration, discount management, and more. How Castos upsells subscription tiers.

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Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 146

SaaStr

MARCH 26, 2019

Scaling the company’s employee base, sales teams, marketing, and operations—all while preserving its culture—has required a laser focus on first principles, smart processes, and effective hiring. In this talk, Claire will share these and other lessons for scaling high-growth organizations. Manual processes first. Names stick.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 31, 2021

SaaS and subscription companies like yours need to collect and manage recurring payments at scale. Regular payment gateways like SagePay and WorldPay won't cut it. All the data your startup needs Collecting payments is just one step of effective subscription management. It's the No.1 Square Fees: 3.5

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Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Features 98

SaaStr

JUNE 5, 2020

I argue that standard saas metrics make it possible for founders to scale using debt capital (production capital thats cheaper) instead of solely relying on venture capital (financial capital thats more expensive). . It’s hard to imagine a world where analysis didn’t understand recurring, subscription based revenue for technology products.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Customize and manage one or more subscription and trial models. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Fraud prevention and chargebacks.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 22, 2021

Subscription revenue can be defined most simply as a model which generates income from customers through recurring fees that are paid at regular intervals. These can be weekly, monthly, or annual payments. Subscription Pricing Models How to Get Subscription Pricing Right The Advantages of a Subscription Revenue Model 1.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In two one-hour interviews, FastSpring sales leaders Todd Stellfox and Tony Markov each interviewed Kurt about pricing strategies that work in volatile markets and beyond. Note: From global payment processing to global VAT and sales tax management, FastSpring is the easiest way to sell around the world. About Our Presenters.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This flexible mindset creates just the right conditions for embracing evolving business models and new metrics. A general understanding of the SaaS business model grew as the SaaS sector matured. as a common language to analyze a cloud business. This is important for unit efficiency.

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Blulogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By adopting these strategies, UCaaS providers can reduce administrative burden, minimize compliance risks, and scale their offerings confidently. Diverse Geographies: UCaaS companies often serve customers across multiple states or countries, each with its own telecom tax laws, VAT, sales tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.

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Stax

JUNE 18, 2024

Subscription models offer companies large and small the opportunity to build predictable revenue and high customer lifetime value. But managing subscriptions effectively and freeing up time and resources for expansion is no picnic.

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Payment Features Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 88

Stax

JANUARY 28, 2024

Long before the digital age, newspaper and magazine companies have been using the subscription model to create and retain a consistent readership for their publications. This business model has now been adapted very well in the internet age, especially in the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) and eCommerce industries.

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Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 88

OpenView Labs

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The usage-based pricing model allows a customer to start at a low cost, attracting more customers to get started while still preserving the ability to monetize a customer over time because the price is directly tied with the value a customer receives. But growing with a usage-model is not as straightforward as traditional subscription SaaS.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many companies have a “growth at all costs” mentality, but this aggression can lead your company to pitfalls that negatively impact your product and your mission. . If you want to optimize your growth for the long term, consider developing specific priorities in the areas of your business model, customer experience, and employee experience.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 12, 2022

International payment processors take on the responsibility of staying in good standing with various payment providers so that you don’t have to. Related: International Recurring Payments (How We Handle It for You). Factors to Consider When Choosing an International Payment Gateway.

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Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 148

USIO

JUNE 3, 2024

This seamless experience allows users to make purchases, pay invoices, or manage subscriptions without leaving your application. By using Usio, you enhance customer satisfaction and reduce the friction associated with external payment gateways. Usio integrated payment systems can significantly improve your cash flow management.

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Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

SaaStr

JULY 25, 2021

They talked about product adoption, sales alignment, freemium models and lessons they have learned throughout their successful SaaS careers. As two CEO who love the art of sales and scaling, this one really was special. And now it’s all about like, can you really scale and execute?

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Sales Recruiting Sales Hiring Scale VP of Engineering 261

Blulogix

APRIL 12, 2024

The intricate nature of subscription models can indeed be a formidable maze, but with the right strategies, businesses can turn these complexities into substantial advantages. Take your business further with BluIQ’s flexible, scalable, enterprise-grade intelligent billing solutions.

Payment Features 94

Payment Features Subscription B2B Payments 94

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Experts predicted that the future belongs to subscriptions. Accepting this fact, many businesses shifted to this business model and multiplied their revenue within a short period of time. Next, these subscription businesses need to plan and go for scaling subscriptions. But what’s next?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For those that might not be familiar, FastSpring is a merchant of record platform that combines all the essential tools you need to scale a digital goods business. In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 193

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

How do good founders respond to questions on not achieving sales targets? #2: About the episode: Tien Tzuo is the Founder and CEO of Zuora, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies that has been at the forefront of the rise of subscription business models. What changes as a SaaS business scales? Episode No.

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SaaStr

MARCH 9, 2022

Pursue Diverse Revenue Models. Sometimes, it takes innovative thinking to pull more revenue out of a current customer base or business model. You can use both organic and inorganic tactics to grow your business. Leverage M&A aftermarket parts to fuel your business’s growth. Hire for Tomorrow, Not Today.

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Revenue Sales Hiring Leadership Scale 261

Neil Patel

APRIL 12, 2021

They offer some of the best-known subscription boxes around, reflecting an increasingly popular (and potentially lucrative) business model. Why Should You Launch a Subscription Box? According to MarketsandMarkets , the subscription and recurring billing market will grow to around $7.8 The premise is simple.

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SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2022

So growth of the kind of subscription, eCommerce industry has been over 100% year on year for the past five years, according to McKinsey. It wasn’t the case 20 or even 10 years ago, where the business models of the internet were more focused on eCommerce, marketplaces, or even advertising. Good to see you today.

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SaaS Payments Metrics Payment Methods Scale 246

FastSpring

JULY 10, 2019

Thinking about transitioning to a subscription-based business model? In fact, according to a recent report from Gartner, more than 90 percent of software providers are expected to migrate to a subscription-based business model by 2022. We know this is a big decision for businesses. You’re not alone.

Merchant Services 101

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Casey Accidental

JULY 17, 2023

I was recently on Lenny Rachitksy’s podcast again, and one of the topics we discussed was consumer subscription business. I thought I would actually write down a lot of those thoughts and add some more depth for founders and employees working on these businesses. Why is B2B Subscription So Good?

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Payment Solutions Payments Payment Features Subscription 98

Aaron Beashel

MARCH 9, 2018

Sure adding sales & marketing help fuel the growth, but these business were growing pretty rapidly before they injected the sales & marketing rocket fuel. We had great sales & marketing teams and growth definitely did happen, but it just seemed a lot more difficult.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The subscription revenue model is hardly new. But in the past few years, subscriptions have seen a bit of a resurgence. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find an industry that hasn't seen at least one subscription success story: Cars. Even the humble houseplant doesn’t seem immune to the subscription economy.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

When you’re trying to decide how to scale your business and how to calculate profits, there are tons of metrics out there you can use. In fact, it’s easy for businesses to get overwhelmed by metrics and not know which ones to prioritize. Hubspot Focused On LTV to Scale Its SaaS Company.

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FastSpring

APRIL 11, 2019

We’ve seen explosive growth in the field of subscription and recurring billing with more and more software and SaaS companies discovering how impactful implementing a subscription model can be for their long-term growth plans. Subscribing to the idea of a subscription-based business model. .

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Chaotic Flow

MARCH 25, 2014

My first reaction was something like: “Well our current booking rate is pretty strong and we’re a SaaS business, so even with no immediate improvement to bookings we’ll continue to pile up revenue quarter after quarter, right?” Every business tracks some relevant set of financial and operational metrics. SaaS Business Stability.

Metrics 156

Metrics Business SaaS Forecasting 156

User Pilot

MARCH 6, 2023

It is often used by product-led businesses to drive scalable business growth. Product-Led Growth (PLG) is a business model in which the quality of the product drive growth, while product-led acquisition is a strategy that relies on product virality and network effects to expand market penetration.

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Chargify

APRIL 23, 2019

According to a study by the Startup Genome Project of more than 3,200 startups, they found that “70% [of startups] fail because of premature scaling.” Understanding which stage your SaaS business is in can help determine the appropriate time to scale to the next phase—and do so successfully. Let’s get started. Pre-Startup.

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ChurnZero

APRIL 27, 2021

As ChurnZero recently secured a Series B investment bringing our total funding that has been raised to date to $35 million, we thought we’d take a look back and see the role that Customer Success plays at each respective stage of funding for SaaS companies. And we thought, who better to ask than those that chose to invest in us along the way.

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Blulogix

APRIL 11, 2024

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Conquering Channel Business Management In the dynamic landscape of B2B subscription models, channel business management emerges as a pivotal strategy for expanding market reach and enhancing product distribution.

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Payment Features Subscription B2B Scale 95

Clouded Judgement

JUNE 21, 2024

The surefire way to receive a premium multiple is to show FCF margin leverage and profitability at scale, with modest growth. Easy enough :) What’s most interesting is scale (ie revenue scale) and FCF are more of a consistent factor than growth (which ahs a much wider range) Revenue multiples are tricky.

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Cloud Scale Scaling Revenue 157

Sales Enablement, SaaS and Growth

MARCH 23, 2020

One of the biggest challenges businesses face when they grow is scaling effective , autonomous and quick decision-making. It has a compounding effect - the more good decisions a business makes, the better the results will be. Again, it was an easy to use model which scaled effective decision-making. Brand equity.

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Underperforming Technical Team Scale Sales Hiring Marketplace as a Service 213

Stax

AUGUST 29, 2024

The question is: how do payment service providers work and how can you choose the right one for your business? PSPs offer joint merchant accounts and flat-rate processing fees that make them ideal solutions for small businesses that only process payments occasionally. Read on to find out.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88