Neil Patel

AUGUST 27, 2020

Some years ago, POS systems were a luxury reserved for only big enterprise businesses. . But, with too many options came a new challenge: Choosing the best POS system that’s right for your business is now an uphill battle. Our team has done the heavy lifting of reviewing dozens of POS systems in the market. Ease of Use.

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Subscription Flow

MAY 2, 2024

Just when you thought the world of SaaS would not be changing any time soon, the groundbreaking new shift to crypto payment solutions hit SaaS businesses like a bus full of bricks. Despite their current status as a relatively uncommon payment option in global e-commerce, accounting for less than 0.2%

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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. Provides flexibility for customers and aligns costs with value received.

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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.

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USIO

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advantages of Integrated Payments: Efficiency and Convenience: Integrated payments streamline transactions, reducing manual efforts and providing convenience for both businesses and customers. Multi-channel Integration: Integrated solutions work seamlessly across various channels, maintaining a consistent payment experience.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 26, 2020

Asana builds productivity and task management solutions. However, Asana’s cash flow margin from operations is 13 percentage points better, meaning customer pre-payment terms from customers and cash collections may be superior. Asana invests 10% more of its revenue in S&M, which is consistent with its higher growth rate.

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Payrix

JANUARY 30, 2024

Their cloud-based software suite supports donor engagement, member management, event planning, volunteer tracking and more, allowing their clients to put focus back into doing good. In pursuit of transforming how nonprofits are supported, Neon One knew their clients faced integration issues and lacked payments expertise.

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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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USIO

APRIL 22, 2024

One pivotal yet often overlooked area is payments. Integrating efficient payment systems along with offering revenue share will significantly impact a SaaS company’s revenue streams and overall expansion. In fact, Usio powers many other payment providers via a white-label solution.

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Payrix

JULY 24, 2024

With their sights set on elevating the customer experience, deepening user engagement, and driving sustainable growth, there’s one thing software companies are making room for in their roadmap: Embedded Payments. However, not all Embedded Payments solutions are built under the same standards.

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USIO

JULY 25, 2024

Hiring your own staff as a payment facilitator involves significant costs and risks. We’ll also discuss how opting for a third-party solution like Usio can mitigate these risks. Source: PayScale IT Security Specialist Role: Safeguards your payment systems from cyber threats, ensuring data integrity and security.

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SaaStock

JANUARY 25, 2019

Trailblazing through their home continent, venturing successfully onto the world stage or changing from on-premise software to SaaS, these companies could have a postal code in any SaaS hotspot in the world. ContaAzul was acquired by the collaborative software platform Wabbi Software S.A. CEO : Vinicius Roveda Goncalves.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

I try to look at two things in Vertical SaaS startups, at least when investing : Will everyone in the vertical / industry use it? and Is the app so core, or at least is on a path to become so core, that they can charge $20,000+ a year for it? Even a fairly small business can pay $10,000-$20,000 a year for one app, usually.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

” Investing for growth has been pretty flat year over year for SMBs, which means there is money there, but they’re holding onto it. This gets more challenging when you have stakeholders who aren’t the ones buying the software. I already have a solution.” If you screw up one payment, customers are going to be angry.

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Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The contracts are identical twelve month contracts except for the payment terms. Contract B relaxes payment terms to monthly payment, 12 monthly installments for the next year. All of the sales and marketing dollars invested to obtain persuade the buyer to put digital ink to pdf have been recouped immediately.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 19, 2021

“When we heard about it, we just stopped what we were doing,” an app developer told us on a recent call. “It Pending Apple’s appeal, the Gonzalez Rogers ruling would enable developers to link to external payment systems (like FastSpring!) New Revenue Opportunities From Mobile Apps. It shut down our shop for a while.

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Stax

JUNE 4, 2024

Selecting the right payment processing software is crucial for any business aiming to streamline transactions and enhance customer experience. This decision impacts everything from compatibility with existing systems to security features and customer support.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Its product provides software to spas and salons but it’s not new (the first salon software came out in the 80s), and neither is a lot of the vertical software getting hot today. 10-15 years ago, salon and spa software was essentially a calendar with bells and whistles. readily available that didn’t exist before.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Bill.com had to develop a network that today has millions on vendors processing bills and payments on it. The payments / fintech side of Bill took a decade to come together. Rene cautioned folks to understand the regulatory and fraud elements of doing payments are significant. There are 6m SMBs that buy SaaS software.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

– 111% NRR, although down from 131% in 2021 – 15 Month CAC – Gotten very efficient, +$194m net profit – Transactions growing faster than software, like Shopify – From $120m ARR in… pic.twitter.com/hYImIBKyNQ — Jason ✨Be Kind✨ Lemkin  ?? And Far Bigger. This is one huge difference.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Interested in customer relationship management (CRM) software that’s free forever? I’ve picked out the top five free CRM software products on the market. Let’s run through the important considerations that go into picking the right free CRM software on the first try. The Top 5 Options For Free CRM Software.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Q: Are folks ready to buy Enterprise-level apps that are pre-tailored to a vertical? Vertical software is nothing new,” Jason says. There has been niche software for bookkeepers, dentist offices, and veterinarians. Q: What are your thoughts on platforms like ServiceNow or Salesforce bringing partner apps to extend that platform?

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SaaStr

AUGUST 21, 2024

Shopify and Bill both also get the majority of their revenue from financial fees and transaction fees, not software subscriptions. Customer Referrals Now Responsible for 14% of New Locations Invest in true customer happiness, folks. #10. But Toast even more so, at 18% of revenue. Predicting 29% Growth Going Forward, Too.

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USIO

AUGUST 15, 2024

We’re diving headfirst into an essential topic: the stability of your current payment partner is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of your business. Unfortunately, not all payment partners are equipped to handle the challenges and complexities of the modern market.

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SaaStr

JUNE 1, 2023

Carta is a platform that helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. The company is trusted by more than 30,000 companies, over 5,000 investment funds, and half a million employees for cap table management, compensation management, liquidity venture capital solutions, and more.

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Stax

JUNE 6, 2024

Accounts receivable (AR) software is a cornerstone tool in your financial operations in any business. Without a good solution place, your business could face delayed payments, increased errors, and inefficient cash flow management. That’s why choosing the right software is a must.

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Stax

JUNE 9, 2024

Following this approach, most retail business owners try to find a Point-of-Sale (POS) system for retail businesses that can make their operations (especially in-store) more efficient, manageable, and cost-effective. TL;DR When shopping around for a modern POS system for retail businesses, you should consider a few critical requirements.

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Stax

MAY 30, 2024

Field service management software is a system that helps a company monitor and coordinate their employees’ activities off the company’s premises. The software allows managers to view and modify work schedules, orders, inventory, invoices, customer account records, and other records in the database.

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Neil Patel

JANUARY 6, 2021

Customer relationship management (CRM) software is designed to help companies with that exact goal. My guess is that it’s because CRM software has a reputation for being massive, expensive, and really challenging to use. In fact, there are dozens of CRM software solutions that small businesses can start using this afternoon.

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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?

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Neil Patel

MARCH 12, 2021

The age of the smartphone opened up a whole new window for businesses to connect with their customers in an interactive way using apps. Because apps allow customers to interact with businesses from anywhere at any time, apps quickly became popular. That’s why progressive web apps are becoming increasingly popular.

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SaaStr

MAY 25, 2024

Lesson #1: Invest In Customer Support Early Cloudinary strongly believes that customer success and support are enablers of PLG growth and aren’t just a cost center. They made a bet to hire a CFO early in their history to help guide them in terms of what the investment model should look like with PLG and, over time, with PLG and Enterprise.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

When the Apple Watch first came out in 2015, there were 3,000 apps available for download. Fast forward five years, and now there are over 20,000 apps —21 of which are built-in. As an entrepreneur, Apple Watches can be an excellent investment, as there is a wide variety of Apple Watch apps designed with business in mind.

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Subscription Flow

MAY 10, 2024

To keep up with the modern donors’ purchasing habits, nonprofit organizations or NPOs can set-up recurring donation systems in-line with these donors’ spending preferences. According to a 2023 360MatchPro study, revenue from one-off donations decreased by 12% in 2022, while monthly charity payments rose by 11%.

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are a type of electronic bank-to-bank payment system in the US. Unlike payments facilitated by card networks like Visa or Mastercard, ACH payments are managed by a body called the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA). Let’s get started.

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