FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Strategy: Focus on Annual Subscriptions to Build a Strong APAC Subscriber Base Prioritizing annual subscription models could prove to be the key to success for businesses looking to expand into Asia. Here are seven strategies to grow your annual subscription base in Asia. 7 Strategies for Growing Annual Subscriptions in Asia 1.

Merchant Services 158

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Benchmarks Subscription 158

Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

Question: what’s the best way for your business to get paid while satisfying your customer’s need for varied payment options and convenience? Answer: know the top modes of payment your customers prefer, and ensure you accept them. You will need POS terminals to accept and process in-person card payments.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 88

Payrix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Ian Hillis welcomes David Blair, Senior Director of Product Management at Worldpay for Platforms, on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast to explore the critical roles of merchant underwriting and onboarding for software providers. This personalized approach not only improves efficiency but also enhances the overall merchant experience.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 130

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What if you could boost revenue without having to invest a small fortune in new customer acquisition? While it may sound too good to be true, the reality is that you can achieve this by implementing an effective customer expansion strategy. What is a customer expansion strategy? Feature engagement analytics in Userpilot.

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Strategy Payment Solutions Payments Customer Lifetime Value 105

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.

Payment Methods 209

Payment Methods Technical Review Payments Payment Solutions 209

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. 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 192

SaaStr

APRIL 1, 2023

Rewind The Clock — How Did We Get Here Most small businesses in pre-2010 didn’t have computers in their store or restaurant. Throw in the rise of social media and mobile web payment systems like Stripe and Braintree, and something revolutionary was at our doorstep. Everyone was stuck in place and online was the answer.

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Payrix

APRIL 24, 2024

Andy Meadows, the Head of Partner Success at Payrix joins host Ian Hillis to continue their conversation about building a successful Embedded Payments strategy. As the last episode of a four-part series on the topic, Andy and Ian tackle how software companies can minimize attrition and why it’s important to the payments conversation.

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 162

Neil Patel

AUGUST 6, 2021

That’s why customer retention is crucial to growing your Ecommerce business. Research shows that repeat customers spend more than once-off customers, making retention a priority for any Ecommerce business that wants to grow. This post will dive into the strategies you can use to boost your customer retention rates.

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Payment Methods Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 142

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2019

No matter the specifics of how your company adapts and grows, it’s crucial to be aware of how your pricing strategy relates to other aspects of your business. It’s all too easy to make the mistake of adopting a pricing model that is ill-suited to other aspects of your company, such as the go-to-market strategy or sales strategy.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 21, 2024

But Gross Margins Only 28% on Payments and Related Solutions Low gross margins on payments and financial services of only 28% makes Toast’s model much tougher than Shopify’s (39%) or Bill’s (80%+). Customer Referrals Now Responsible for 14% of New Locations Invest in true customer happiness, folks. #10.

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Scale Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 294

Payrix

MARCH 27, 2024

Payment transaction types and touchpoints are becoming more accessible and diverse. Online and offline payments, credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH — the more commerce intersects with our daily lives, the higher the expectations for simple and intuitive payments. They need omnichannel payments. No problem.

Payments 130

Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 130

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process is a critical step that payment processors and financial institutions use to assess the risk associated with onboarding new businesses. Merchant account underwriting is the evaluation process payment processors use to assess whether a business meets the criteria for accepting credit card payments.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Development Team Review 68

USIO

APRIL 22, 2024

SaaS companies are continually seeking innovative strategies to not just maintain but amplify their growth trajectory and increase revenue. One pivotal yet often overlooked area is payments. We’ll delve into how SaaS companies are leveraging Usio Integrated Payment Solutions to propel their growth and increase revenue.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payments 130

Neil Patel

JANUARY 8, 2021

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Payment Methods Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 141

USIO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Subscription Models: Usio will provide general insights into why subscription-based payment processing is often considered advantageous for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. Cash Flow Management: Subscription payments provide a steady cash flow.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 130

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Some of the changes we’ve seen in the last year or two include: CAC reduction Headcount optimization Price complexity Quality of revenue A different environment means a different strategy, and Notion Capital lays out four business model changes that could be helpful based on what peers are doing. You don’t want to be there.

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Business Model SaaS Payments Payments Headcount 293

SaaStr

JULY 15, 2024

Skyflow is a data privacy company that started with the simple premise that your personal information shouldn’t end up on the dark web. What Does it Mean to Pivot If a company changes strategy, was it a pivot? Usually, it’s just a change in strategy. That’s an evolution of a strategy. That is an evolution of strategy.

Payment Services 254

Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods PayPal 254

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The number of website data breaches is steadily growing. You may be thinking, “What is a website data breach exactly, and should I be worried?”. You may be thinking, “What is a website data breach exactly, and should I be worried?”. What Is a Website Data Breach? Statista data shows the number of U.S.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Data Technical Review 131

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. This wasn’t the case.

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SaaS Payments Metrics Payment Methods Scale 246

Neil Patel

APRIL 1, 2021

Ninety-one percent check out the brand’s website or app, 89 percent make a purchase, and 85 percent recommend the brand to someone they know. There are two main ways to use social media for e-commerce: to drive traffic to your company website or drive sales. Create a Social Media Strategy for Your E-Commerce Company.

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Payrix

JULY 30, 2024

Why there’s greater value in a payments integration supported by white-glove service than a DIY, documentation-driven approach The decision to embed payments into your software platform as a key part of your growth strategy is a significant starting point from which you can create new value and revenue streams for your business.

Merchant Services 147

Merchant Services Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 147

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Dropshipping is a popular method for building an e-commerce empire. This post covers the basics of dropshipping and the 11 best dropshipping tools to maximize this fulfillment method’s benefits while minimizing the drawbacks. Using the dropshipping model, your store markets a third-party’s (a wholesaler or manufacturer) products.

Payment Methods 141

Payment Methods Payment Features Payments Scale 141

Stax

MARCH 13, 2025

Credit and debit cards have become the preferred payment methods for many, and it isn’t hard to see why. This small rectangular piece of plastic enables customers to ditch bulky wads of cash, making payments easier and safer. However, this convenience comes at a cost, mainly for businesses. But there’s more to it.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payments 88

Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

Over time printed newspapers were replaced with online sources of information but the subscription pricing model didn’t lose its popularity and spread in other industries too, from cable television to health clubs and from online academic journals to software providers. 4 Attracts more customers as monthly payment size is small.

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Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Methods Subscription 184

SaaStr

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Every successful SaaS business strategy requires a full-potential ambition aimed at sustained profitable growth. Lesson 1: Create a clear product differentiation strategy. Product differentiation strategy entails capitalizing on your company’s uniqueness to attain a competitive advantage in a saturated market.

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Payment Methods SaaS Payments Company Culture Payment Solutions 241

Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Remember, entrepreneurship is all about investing in your long-term success. There’s the return of some old, favorite strategies like email marketing, but we’re moving forward into exciting new territory, too, especially when it comes to remote working and app development. Let’s take a look at what’s in store. Low-Code Websites.

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Entrepreneurship Payment Methods Trends Payment Services 144

Payrix

AUGUST 21, 2024

Back to customer stories Delivering a premium payments solution to premium printers Payrix takes Inktavo’s payments to new heights with high transaction limits, greater efficiencies, and seamless access to working capital. Payrix: What were your customers’ biggest concerns about adopting a new Embedded Payments platform?

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Payment Solutions Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Payrix

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Software-led payments have grown in popularity, and for good reason. Last year, we sat down with several of the payments experts that roam the halls of Worldpay to understand what was on the horizon for software platforms and payments. From those conversations, we made software-led payments predictions for 2024.

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Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Payment Solutions 100

Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Bluehost enables you to get a website up and running in no time. It’s a reputable web host used by millions to host their online projects, start businesses, and create something new. Bluehost is ideal for beginners that are starting a website for the first or second time. What makes Bluehost so special? Who is Bluehost Best For?

Payment Methods 139

Payment Methods Technical Review Software Review Systems Review 139

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For example, hobby, toy, and game stores earn 35% of their total annual revenue around the holidays. 5 Holiday Strategies For SaaS And Software Companies. Consider Different Marketing Strategies Per Country Or Region. US End-Of-Year Trends For SaaS And Software Purchases. In the U.S., But is this true for SaaS and software?

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148

FastSpring

MAY 25, 2023

Optimizing your SaaS Pricing Strategy for new MRR vs. net revenue retention. Inflation isn’t flat: Vary your strategy. Our all-in-one payment platform includes a best-in-class localized checkout, subscription management, global tax management, reporting and analytics tools, and more. How FastSpring can help.

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SaaS Payments Pricing Payments Merchant Services 148

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 22, 2020

One such method is an influencer promotion campaign. You could also invest in some tools that will make working with influencers simpler. This is a highly effective strategy. For smaller e-commerce stores or those with limited budgets, this can be more hassle than it’s worth. So what’s the answer?

Payment Methods 139

Payment Methods Branding Payment Solutions Payment Services 139

SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2023

Overcoming challenges by optimizing for success In the early stages of setting up your SaaS business, it’s always a good idea to invest time thinking about the direction you want to take. This insight led Deel to focus on solving payments and compliance. Interview personally and define hiring values to build your team.

Sales Hiring 269

Sales Hiring Payment Services SaaS Payments Scale 269

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 1, 2019

“Michael is the rare CFO who also leads up marketing, which makes him the perfect person to talk us through the company’s trajectory” As the head of Intercom’s Early Stage program for Startups, the fast-growing fintech startup is one company I’ve been keeping my eye on. billion dollars. billion dollars. Short on time?

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Strategy Payment Methods Payment Services Startup 36

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

That’s an expensive mistake if you make the wrong investment. In this guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of buying and selling a micro startup, the trends changing M&R strategy, and the top tools you can use to sell (or buy) your startup. Your exit strategy timeline is A LOT shorter. The solution?

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Technical Review Payment Methods Acquisition Development Team Review 144

Neil Patel

MARCH 12, 2021

Meanwhile, the average person has more than 80 apps on their phone. Consider each of the following monetization methods to decide which is right for your app: Ads: Create a free app and earn money by selling ads in your app. One-time payment: Charge a one-time fee to access the app. Considering building an app?

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Sales Hiring 144