Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Putting narrative order on the past decade, a 10-year-period that has somehow remained stubbornly nameless, is quite the challenge, but it’s impossible to make sense of the 2010s without understanding the role of software. It is very possible that no other company has done as much to shape our decade as Jeff Bezos’s behemoth. Rise of mobile.

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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. In this article, we’ll cover: Current app store practices and rates. Highlights from recent U.S. Interested?

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Payrix

APRIL 3, 2024

Before we dive into the risks associated with payments, let’s review why embedding payments is good for SaaS businesses and the three payment processing solutions available to software companies today. What are the benefits of adding payments to vertical software?

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is a payment processor? A payment processor facilitates the flow of transactions typically made with credit cards, debit cards, and other digital payments. The processor is responsible for processing and settling the transactions initiated by the payment facilitators merchants, but they can also offer so much more.

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Did you know that the total value of losses due to fraudulent card payments worldwide – including both credit and debit cards – is expected to reach $43 billion by 2028? Thats an astronomical number, and businesses accepting card payments must take security seriously to avoid falling victim to fraud.

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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.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Note: Apple announced that it would be reducing the App Store fee from 30% to 15% for most developers starting on January 1st, 2021. For app entrepreneurs and ecommerce store owners, the battle to be noticed in the marketplace is ongoing. How viable is it for companies to shop their apps outside of mainstream marketplaces?

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FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

There are tons of monthly recurring billing software solutions available, so it can seem difficult to determine which one is right for your business. Checkout (including payment processing and gathering sales tax, GST, and VAT). Handling failed payments and customer notifications. Table of Contents.

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But when it comes to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses, this statement stands even truer. So why is SaaS sales tax so challenging? The reason is, there doesn’t exist any single standardized system internationally to preside over SaaS sales tax. What is SaaS Sales Tax? Is SaaS taxable?

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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? Are you optimizing all possible Q4 sales opportunities for your software business? Below, we’ll cover: U.S.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Everyone I work with uses document management software, and you should too. Whether you are trying to go green, stay organized, build great looking newsletters, or meet the most stringent regulations, document management software can make a hard process much easier. The Top 5 Options for Document Management Software.

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Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the early days of running a software company, collecting payments was pretty straightforward. A customer buys a license for your software, and they get the product (either through a download, a CD or even more old school—floppy disks). Luckily, like most complex processes and tasks, it can be simplified.

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Payrix

MARCH 6, 2024

Embedded Payments have become a popular feature in the ecosystem of software developers who understand their role in driving better user engagement, value, growth, and competitive advantage. But in the rapidly evolving world of digital payments, nothing stays the same for long. How important is data to Embedded Payments?

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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.

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Payrix

MARCH 13, 2024

No matter your industry, keeping up with the latest technology and payments trends is essential for any software company looking to stay competitive and keep their customers satisfied. What can these financial and technology decision-maker perspectives tell us about the role of payments and the payments experience in software?

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User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

There are many SaaS products , but knowing that, how do you choose the best? This article will look at the most successful SaaS companies, so you can decide if you want to invest in them for your business. TL;DR A SaaS product delivers software remotely, reducing the need for local installation, maintenance, and updates.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

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. While Chargebee supports several different payment gateways, you have to set up and configure each one. Responding to and processing chargebacks.

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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.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A master merchant, often referred to as a payment facilitator or merchant aggregator, is a third-party agent that acts as the link between acquirers and online merchants. 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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The Angel VC

MARCH 22, 2012

It's a simple plan for an early-stage SaaS startup with a low-touch sales model – a company which markets a SaaS solution via its website, offers a 30 day free trial, gets most of its trial users organically and through online marketing and converts them into paying customer with very little human interaction.

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FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Most billing and subscription management solutions let you: Build various trial and subscription models (e.g., Send invoices and/or payment notifications. Plus, FastSpring has comprehensive solutions for the entire payment lifecycle including: Localized checkout (i.e., Manage active subscriptions (e.g.,

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Incredo

DECEMBER 3, 2019

And you look for ideas on how to promote your software for these holidays. Or maybe you are curious whether Christmas marketing works at all? We have interviewed tens of SaaS community members to understand how they perceive SaaS Christmas promotions. What does it mean for your SaaS?

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 15, 2023

FastSpring provided key evidence about alternative payment options in EPIC’s antitrust lawsuit against Google Santa Barbara, CA – December 12, 2023 – Overnight in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California a jury found that Google Play and Google Play Billing represent an illegal monopoly run by Google.

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The Angel VC

MARCH 23, 2016

Almost exactly four years ago I published a financial plan template for SaaS startups based on a model that I had created for Zendesk a few years earlier. The original v1 model was a very simple plan for early-stage SaaS startups with a low-touch sales model. The "Revenues" line shows your end-of-month MRR for the respective month.

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Unbounce

JANUARY 6, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS SHARE Josh Gallant Josh is the founder of Backstage SEO , an organic growth firm that helps SaaS companies capture demand. A landing page funnel guides potential customers through your sales process. A landing page funnel is a step-by-step process that guides visitors from initial interest to making a purchase.

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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). gym memberships, monthly food clubs, or remote accounting services). Fraud prevention and chargebacks. FastSpring.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2023

SaaS accounting software can help you automate: Recurring invoicing. Payment processing. Payment reconciliation. Payment reminders. And more … However, it’s almost impossible to find one accounting software solution that satisfies all your needs as a SaaS company. Remitting taxes.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2021

If you have a product or service that can be offered as a subscription, right now is the perfect time to make the transition. The post-checkout fulfillment process happens automatically. With active subscribers, recurring payments are sent automatically, giving you predictable cash flow and a steady income stream.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 20, 2020

But having a successful webcast is reliant on finding the right webcasting service. The Top 6 Options For Webcasting Services. How to Choose the Best Webcasting Services For You. Before you can start evaluating different webcasting solutions, it’s essential to understand what qualifications should be considered in your decision.

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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. TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers.

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Incredo

DECEMBER 3, 2019

And you look for ideas on how to promote your software for these holidays. Or maybe you are curious whether Christmas marketing works at all? We have interviewed tens of SaaS community members to understand how they perceive SaaS Christmas promotions. What does it mean for your SaaS?

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ProfitWell

MAY 15, 2020

The SaaS model continues to gain traction. If you haven’t transitioned to SaaS yet, I promise moving to a cloud-based computing system sounds more complicated than it actually is. There are many different cloud-based models for storing data, but this article is focused directly on SaaS. What is SaaS?

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Unbounce

MAY 13, 2021

As a marketer, your job is to tell folks what makes your product or service the best out there. A value prop has three main parts: Your solution to your customers’ problem The specific benefits you offer The strengths that set you apart from your competition. Value props for SaaS. But that’s easier said than done, right?

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Incredo

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

So after reading today’s blog, you will be opening your eyes to SaaS demo best practices and closing more sales. 2) We are going to talk about careless and even strange mistakes that SaaS salespeople make during software product demos. Want to learn more about SaaS sales? 5) STAY WITH US TILL THE END.

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FastSpring

JUNE 23, 2021

Traditional B2B SaaS proposals are in serious need of a revamp. As buyers continue to shop online, learn different buying processes, and are aware of how smooth an ideal customer buying experience should be, it is time for B2B companies to adapt. However, proposals are still important in the B2B purchasing process.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These changes indicate one thing: The mobile games industry is changing, but Apple and Google will fight with everything they have to keep their grip on payment processing — and by extension, players’ wallets. Amidst these Goliaths fighting over revenue from games and in-app purchases are the players.

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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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