Neil Patel

MAY 4, 2021

Data as a service (DaaS) is becoming increasingly popular. What Is Data as a Service (DaaS)? Data as a service uses a cloud computing strategy to make business data readily available to stakeholders and third parties. What Are the Benefits of Using Data as a Service Tools? Who Benefits Most from DaaS Tools?

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BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

SaaS tools are fantastic, but keeping your tech stack from turning into a financial snowball can be tough. ets break down smart SaaS budgeting , so you can make your tech work for you, without blowing the bank. What is SaaS budgeting? These are the things youll discover when you take an inventory of your SaaS spend.

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Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Its the third-party service that serves as the link between the payment gateway, acquiring bank, and issuing bank or card network. That said, lets dive into the different types of eCommerce payment solutions: Hosted payment gateways Hosted payment gateways are provided by a payment service provider (PSP).

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 23, 2018

We are taking a number of steps to ensure compliance with GDPR, but now is the time to consider the entirety of your security and data privacy strategy, both in terms of how you build it and how you communicate it. GDPR makes organizations accountable for data breaches caused by third-party service providers.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Steep fees from platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play can understandably cause game developers and app creators to look beyond the convenience and ubiquity of traditional app marketplaces, but restrictions from the platform providers have made it difficult. Interested? Set up a demo or try it out for yourself.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What makes a company choose one SaaS payment processing provider over another? We know that conversion rates for SaaS and software companies will vary by 30% or more just based on the checkout experience. And one of the cornerstones of any solution’s security measures should be PCI DSS compliance. Is it the interface?

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SaaStr

JANUARY 5, 2023

Founded in 2019, Laika (an enterprise-ready compliance platform) closed a $50MM Series C by the summer of 2022. Looking back on its explosive growth, however, the company realized just how badly it needed the valuable services of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Key takeaways.

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Point Nine Land

MARCH 10, 2020

A strategic analysis after evaluating multiple service marketplaces Over the past few years, I’ve come across a huge number of service (or labor) marketplaces: the countless Uber for X companies, the marketplaces for lawyers, therapists, cleaners, architects, construction workers; you name it. Sounds complicated?

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This setup is commonly used in marketplaces, software platforms, or businesses that facilitate payments for a network of sellers, service providers, or smaller businesses. The master merchant simplifies the onboarding process for sub-merchants by handling the complexities of payment integration, security requirements, and compliance.

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CloudGeometry

JANUARY 15, 2022

Before you shout “Digital Transformation” in a crowded marketplace, it’s important to recognize two foundational principles in developing a SaaS product plan. First: SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. Second (a corollary of the first): There is no one-size-fits-all SaaS architecture.

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FastSpring

APRIL 23, 2019

Each market has its own unique rules around digital tax compliance which is why your company should avoid a “one size fits all” approach. For example, in the name of fairness to EU sellers, countries under the European Union will apply different Value-Added Tax (VAT) rates on all imported digital goods and services. What is VAT?

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compliance Marketplace as a Service Software Review Government 87

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. SaaS companies deliver software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, simplifying access and management for users. What are SaaS companies?

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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. But not all SaaS products are alike. Other types of SaaS are relevant only to companies in specific industries.

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Stax

JUNE 20, 2024

The SaaS space is one of the most dynamic industries out there, which is why smart comapnies team up with strategic partners to drive growth and innovation. Enter ISVs, which play a crucial role in enhancing and extending the capabilities of SaaS solutions. Participating in ISV partner programs offers several advantages.

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CloudGeometry

MARCH 22, 2022

When developing a SaaS product plan, it’s important to recognize two foundational principles. First, SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. Second, there is no one-size-fits-all SaaS architecture (the second principle is a corollary of the first).

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DevOps as a Service Software Delivery Well Architected Framework AWS 130

SaaStr

AUGUST 6, 2019

We have a lot of SaaS companies, by the way, from Denmark if you haven’t noticed. Tradeshift Buy, which is essentially what we call private marketplaces. Obviously, we were also doing what you’ve got to do when you have a SaaS company. We sell enterprise SaaS software. We can do the private marketplaces.

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SaaStr

JUNE 10, 2021

And I’m here to talk about SaaS products and how they can be delivered, and how you build a sustainable business for your own SaaS company as you serve customers. So the whole world of software as a service and cloud has just exploded and will continue to grow enormously. I’m the CEO of HackerOne.

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Outsourcing Services Marketplace as a Service Outsourced Development Scale 162

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Romain Huet : See how you can turn like a SaaS business, or a core product you have and make it a very successful developer platform. Like, how can we provide economic infrastructure for developers to build applications and services and in a weird way, future proof? Let’s start with our five key steps.

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 15, 2024

In today’s world, cloud computing has become very popular among businesses of all sizes because of its effective tech services. Cloud computing services have helped businesses conveniently access and utilize tools to perform different tasks. This blog delves into the three types of Cloud Computing services: IaaS PaaS SaaS.

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Scytale

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Many businesses prioritize compliance automation when formulating their strategic plans, and it’s crucial to understand why. This strategy leverages technology to simplify the compliance processes, encompassing security and data requirements needed. Managing compliance manually can be a burdensome and never-ending task.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bookkeeping: What not to do SaaS metrics with Baremetrics Key Bookkeeping Terminology The importance of bookkeeping for your small business Putting your bookkeeping data to work. SaaS metrics with Baremetrics But what if you have too many receipts and invoices to be able to do that? Table of Contents. That’s where Baremetrics comes in.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Business 105

FastSpring

DECEMBER 12, 2022

FastSpring: Merchant of Record for global SaaS companies. 9 other international payment gateways for SaaS and non-SaaS businesses. FastSpring handles everything from maintaining high authorization rates to paying end-of-year consumption taxes for SaaS companies. FastSpring: Merchant of Record for Global SaaS Companies.

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Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The litmus test is if you’ve created a marketplace: are people actually building on your product because there’s value that you’ve created, or is it just a nifty integration? The upside of having this big two-sided marketplace and extending your product into tons of different products with an API is quite large. But are they platforms?

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Underperforming Technical Team Marketplace as a Service Outsourced Development Development 170

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Whereas Facebook’s overall vision relies heavily on third-party developers having access to user data, Workplace wants to be the app that’s connected to all your other apps and a highly curated marketplace that has the best SaaS applications in the world. Because I had a background in SaaS, I had the opportunity to join the team.

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the ACH payment facilitator model and how SaaS companies can go about facilitating ACH payments easily. PayFacs typically partner with a payment processor or a bank to provide merchant services. This is pretty much similar to the service that PayPal offers.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 88

Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

TL;DR Embedded finance integrates financial services into non-financial business processes, while embedded fintech integrates fintech solutions into the processes of an institution in the finance industry. Embedded Insurance Embedded insurance allows customers to purchase insurance for products or services at the point of sale.

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Payments Payment Methods Merchant Services Finance 88

ChurnZero

JANUARY 13, 2022

As the demand for Customer Success surges within SaaS, so too does the need for effective leaders to spearhead this expanding function and steer its strategy and success. We wanted to recognize those leaders who are helping Customer Success make a name for itself in SaaS by proving its purpose and potential. Follow Amir on LinkedIn.

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BetterCloud

MAY 25, 2023

SaaS spend management has become a prominent topic in businesses in 2023 for a variety of reasons, converging all at once. It is time to recognize that SaaS spend management alone is a temporary fix.

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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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FastSpring

JUNE 6, 2024

That said, Xsolla isn’t a great fit for every video game company who may have specific needs around features, geographic support, or service levels that Xsolla doesn’t offer. “We have been delighted with everything about FastSpring — from the robust platform to the helpful customer service that supports our company growth goals.”

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OPEXEngine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

There are many ways to classify SaaS companies, but differentiating companies based upon who their customers are presents the best approach for measuring performance and driving success for SaaS businesses. SMM SaaS Company Overview & Market Dynamics. SMM SaaS Company Overview & Market Dynamics. Enterprise.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Gene was most recently CEO of Bazaarvoice, a publicly traded SaaS company that was taken private by Marlin Equity Partners at the beginning of the year. Achieved GDPR Compliance. We take great pride in delivering the best ecommerce platform that helps software businesses succeed in the global marketplace.

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Subscription Flow

APRIL 23, 2024

Understanding Paddle in 2024 Catering to more than 3000 SaaS clients in over 200 markets, Paddle is a market-leading billing and revenue management software. In short, those are SubscriptionFlow’s two biggest sources of attraction in the already saturated marketplace of SaaS billing.

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Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services Payment Features 104

Sales Hacker

APRIL 6, 2022

Sales teams often struggle with configuration of price quotes when dealing with complex products or services or large product catalogs. If you’re selling a limited number of products or services, or have an extremely simple pricing model, a CPQ system may be beyond your needs. 5 benefits of CPQ software.

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Scale Software Review Marketplace as a Service Outsourced Development 108

Sales Hacker

APRIL 1, 2021

If you’re an OEM or selling physical products, this one’s for you (sorry, SaaS folks). McKinsey notes that B2B decision-makers are pushing to e-commerce and e-commerce-like sales cycles, and up to 80% prefer either digital self-service tools or to contact teams remotely. But that might mean overlooking a golden opportunity.

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Outsourcing Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Transportation 90

BetterCloud

APRIL 25, 2024

SaaS tools are fantastic, but keeping your tech stack from turning into a financial snowball can be tough. Let’s break down smart SaaS budgeting, so you can make your tech work for you, without blowing the bank. What is SaaS budgeting? These are the things you’ll discover when you take an inventory of your SaaS spend.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Strategy Marketplace as a Service SaaS 52

Stax

JANUARY 22, 2024

Consider the following: Merchants are the sellers, businesses, or service providers seeking payment for their offerings. The PayFac benefits the acquiring bank by assuming the risk for a large number of smaller merchants, continuously monitoring merchants for security and compliance, and ultimately reducing the burden on the bank.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 88