Stax

AUGUST 26, 2024

To the incredible Stax community: allow us to take a moment to recognize a milestone that we are extraordinarily proud of—our 10th anniversary. Sprinkled throughout this article are quotes from some of Stax’s long-standing employees, because who better to tell the company’s story than the people who help make it happen?

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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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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Completing online payments via manual card entry can be time-consuming and off-putting for customers. This article will cover everything you need to know about Click to Pay, including its history, how it works, and how you can implement the payment method in your business. Learn More What is Click to Pay?

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Stax

APRIL 17, 2025

These days, software is no longer just a toolits the backbone of how modern businesses operate. From healthcare to construction to finance, every industry is powered by digital solutions tailored to their unique needs. What is an ISV (Independent Software Vendor)? What is an ISV Partner?

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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

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. Interchange fees (or swipe fees) might appear to be just a cost merchants pay to accept card payments.

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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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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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Stax

MAY 20, 2024

Although your business has received payment, this cannot be credited to your bottom line until delivery of the product is completed. This is important for subscription businesses due to recurring advance payments. Insurance policies or service contracts where payment is taken upfront, as this represents a long-term liability.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Fast forward to now where much has changed, and research anticipates contactless mobile payments to exceed one billion users globally by 2024. Customers can pay with their watch or phone just by tapping it on a card reader, and businesses can host an entire POS system on a mobile phone.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

Data cited by Statista shows that the software as service is expected to hit $299 billion by the end of 2025. Join the payments-led growth movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. More on that later.

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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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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When you research payment solution providers , you’ll start hearing the term “interchange” used when talking about payments. Set rate processing Subscription rate processing TL;DR Interchange fees are not collected by your payment processor or bank; they go directly to the card-issuing banks.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Thankfully, with mobile payments from Stax , you can quickly accept and process payments from your customers. Learn all about mobile payments and why you may want to consider joining the Stax family to streamline payments and boost your small business’ productivity.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The commerce landscape—whether it’s retail, services or software—is moving faster than ever. We can see this trend in action in the realm of payment processing with the advent of recurring payments, also known as automatic payments. Learn More What are Recurring Billing and Payments? How Do Recurring Payments Work?

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Stax

JULY 25, 2024

Years ago, point-of-sale (POS) systems were reserved for large enterprises with big budgets. Today, a small business is barely complete without a POS system. If you feel left out, the good news is that there’s a POS system out there ideal for your business. Thanks to the rise of SaaS platforms, that’s no longer the case.

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Stax

MARCH 11, 2024

Owning a business can take quite the investment. Then when you layer in the need for payment processing, the complexity of managing your finances escalates significantly. This is especially true when solution providers charge hidden fees , outrageous markups, and endless hours of confused Google searches.

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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 18, 2024

This could be a subscription box, a SaaS (Software as a Service) product, or even just a streaming platform like Netflix. In this blog, we’re exploring how subscription management software works: The benefits, features, and what to look for in a best-in-class solution.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the new, digital era of payment management and shopping, protecting customer data is a top priority. Each requirement plays a critical role in building a secure environment for payment processing. Failing to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard can have a number of severe consequences for a business.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A QTC software provides an automated solution that removes human errors from the equation and helps you to manage and monitor the multiple independent actions in the quote-to-cash process. QTC software for accurate pricing Contracting Crafting proposals, negotiating terms, and finalizing contracts after quote acceptance.

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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. Learn More What are ISVs?

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Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

Digital payments are increasingly becoming the norm. According to Forrester’s data, digital payments are the most used payment method today, with 69% of American adults using them to make payments online. Businesses must therefore adapt and be able to accept such payments.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

Today, you don’t even have to exit the app. Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while. This infrastructure helps businesses provide financial solutions, such as digital payments, directly on their websites or mobile apps.

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Stax

APRIL 17, 2025

Top upsell strategies include offering advanced features, expanding seat count, and introducing payment processing capabilities. Delivering upgrade prompts through in-app messaging, email automation, and customer success outreach makes the upsell process feel personalized and value-driven.

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Stax

JANUARY 3, 2024

Once a relatively niche offering, the COVID-19 pandemic saw retailers accelerate the rollout of self-checkout systems, their contactless nature making them a lot more appealing than traditional checkouts for many consumers. TL;DR Self-checkout systems are automated checkout solutions that allow customers to process purchases independently.

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SaaSOptics

MARCH 10, 2022

These tools allow you to do the above and more, benefitting your company by providing affordable and scalable software solutions to common time-consuming financial operations. Customer relationship management (CRM) software keeps everything related to your customer journey in one place. If not, read on. General Ledger Tools.

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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. Some solutions, like Slack or Microsoft, are useful for any kind of business. But not all SaaS products are alike.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They significantly impact the cost of accepting card payments. Understanding interchange fees enables merchants to effectively manage processing costs, negotiate better rates, make informed decisions about card acceptance, and ensure compliance with payment industry standards. Learn More What are credit card interchange fees?

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Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In an era defined by digital transactions and cashless payments, the process of paying for goods and services is more convenient, and increasingly reliant on credit card transactions. However, as the popularity of credit cards and digital wallet payments continues to surge, the costs associated with accepting them also do.

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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. The potential impact of failed or inadequate internal systems, processes, procedures, etc. Let’s get started.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For modern Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, the automobile is replaced by primarily digital and cloud-based solutions and software. By analyzing this ratio, SaaS companies can determine how well their revenue-driving investments (in sales, marketing, and customer retention) are translating into actual revenue growth.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

If you had to scratch your head to answer this question, you’re among 9 in 10 Americans who prefer digital transactions over traditional payment methods. According to Mordor Intelligence , the electronic payments industry was valued at $7.36 This is no surprise since electronic payments are more efficient, cheaper, and straightforward.

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Stax

MARCH 26, 2024

Online payment systems are the standard. Online terminals (sometimes referred to as virtual terminals) power various types of transactions, including eCommerce and payments made over the phone. They act as a bridge between traditional payment processing and online payment possibilities.

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Stax

JANUARY 10, 2024

Credit card fees, including interchange, assessment, and payment processor fees, impact businesses on a per-transaction or recurring basis. the merchant’s business type, and the terms of the merchant’s agreement with their payment processor. Usually, interchange fees will range between 0.3-2%

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JUNE 11, 2024

Cashless payments offer customers the convenience of quick transactions without needing physical currency. In 2023, cash accounted for 12% of POS system transactions and only 1% of all eCommerce transactions in the US. Even so, small businesses can’t afford to ignore card payments in today’s economic landscape.

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MARCH 14, 2024

These are the fees your business pays to process non-cash payments and they can add up fast. One way is by negotiating with the companies that process the payments. When choosing a payment processing solution, look for ones that offer competitive rates and lower fees—or are offering advantageous promotions.

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