Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

Everything is done under one platform. And it’s all thanks to embedded finance and embedded fintech. Embedded finance isn’t entirely a new concept. Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while.

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Stax

MAY 20, 2024

When can revenue NOT be counted as revenue? The concept of unearned revenue can easily trip up SaaS companies that offer subscription services and products on a recurring basis. Unlike when selling ordinary products, you cannot recognize the revenue earned from a subscription all at once.

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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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Stax

MARCH 18, 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. Part of this can be attributed to the SaaS model’s unique aspect of relying primarily on future revenue. Take a traditional business, like a furniture store.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Completing online payments via manual card entry can be time-consuming and off-putting for customers. Research shows that 55% of customers will abandon their cart if they have to re-enter checkout information like credit card details, negatively affecting your business conversion rate. Learn More What is Click to Pay?

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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. However, this convenience comes at a cost, mainly for businesses. But there’s more to it.

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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. This process involves reviewing the businesss structure, financial health, industry type, and compliance with regulations.

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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. You should consider factors like integration capabilities, user experience, scalability, and pricing structures, to ensure a seamless and cost-effective payment process.

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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

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

We can see this trend in action in the realm of payment processing with the advent of recurring payments, also known as automatic payments. Industry data shows that subscription-based businesses are growing 3.7x So, let’s dive into the realm of recurring payments and how they can benefit your business.

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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. Don’t just look at where your business is today; also think about where you want to go.

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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

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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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. Depending on the credit card terminal you choose, buying a new machine could cost your business between $200-$1,000 per terminal.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

It helps to streamline and automate the entire sales cycle, increasing efficiency and spurring higher revenues. So, what is the Quote to Cash process and how do you implement it? Stax Bill) Order Management Fulfillment of orders according to agreed terms. Read on to find out. Billing and invoicing software (e.g.,

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Stax

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

So, of course when it came to revenue-driving activities, Ford knew that success in marketing—and business—wasn’t about how much your marketing spend is, but how efficiently you spend it. Enter the SaaS Magic Number, which measures the return on sales and marketing spend in generating new subscription revenue.

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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. While the news may bring breaking headlines about stolen or lost data from large corporations, every business can take the steps necessary to secure sensitive data. PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.”

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Stax

MAY 30, 2024

TL;DR Understanding your target market is the first step to growing your FSM software business FSM software providers need to invest in product development and innovation to stay up-to-date with industry trends, forecast market needs, and respond with innovative solutions. R&D is the process of idea development.

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Stax

JUNE 18, 2024

Subscription models offer companies large and small the opportunity to build predictable revenue and high customer lifetime value. In a subscription business model, customers pay a recurring fee in exchange for a product or service. But managing subscriptions effectively and freeing up time and resources for expansion is no picnic.

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SaaSOptics

MARCH 10, 2022

SaaSOptics is the bridge between a company’s CRM and general ledger that prevents revenue from falling through the cracks. SaaSOptics automates your expense and revenue recognition , helping you keep your data clean and making audits a breeze. Utilizing ePay tools makes sending invoices and receiving customer their payments easy.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

To achieve this, vertical SaaS products bring in experts from niche markets to develop industry-specific features, ensure compliance with industry standards or regulations, and integrate with key business platforms that are standard within that industry. What is Horizontal SaaS?

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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

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. This article covers the what, why, and how of online terminals; all a business owner needs to know to dive in and thrive.

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Stax

JULY 25, 2024

Thanks to the rise of SaaS platforms, that’s no longer the case. 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. Years ago, point-of-sale (POS) systems were reserved for large enterprises with big budgets.

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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. The short answer is no.

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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. For example, the breakdown of old hardware, human errors, or malware can cause a hindrance to payments.

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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. You can ask for a demo before investing in the software to gauge its usability and ease of use.

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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. Leveraging technology, monitoring chargebacks, and addressing individual business factors help to reduce credit card fees and improve overall profitability.

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Stax

JANUARY 3, 2024

These mobile self-checkout terminals allow customers to scan items one by one as they navigate the store, then proceed to a cash register to finalize the payment. App-based scanning and payment. Some retailers have mobile apps that convert smartphones into scanners and payment portals. RFID readers. Compatibility. Scalability.

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Stax

JUNE 11, 2024

Cashless payments offer customers the convenience of quick transactions without needing physical currency. However, card purchases bring in extra costs for business owners (e.g., cost of processing, merchant service fees, and additional fees like chargeback fees, compliance fees, equipment fees, monthly fees, etc.)

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Stax

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Your P&L statement is a simple yet powerful financial reporting tool that not only highlights the current financial position of the business but also charts a course for the future. For the many small business owners working to improve their financial health and performance, this is your go-to guide for all things profit and loss.

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Stax

MAY 2, 2024

A merchant cash advance (MCA), also referred to as a merchant loan or business cash advance, is a short-term business financing option that allows small business owners to receive cash advances based on future credit or debit card sales. Your future revenue acts as a guarantee.

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Stax

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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Stax

MARCH 19, 2024

Business owners are increasingly showing an overwhelming preference for SaaS platforms with embedded payment capabilities as part of their offerings. Not to mention the benefit of extra revenues from payment processing fees collected on each transaction. What are Integrated Payments?

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Stax

MAY 6, 2024

Having a secure platform for managing customer and payment data is paramount to building and maintaining trust, and you can’t do that with poor systems and practices. In our latest webinar, Garrek Harris, Director of Platform Management at Stax, discussed the ins and outs of data security for merchants and ISVs.

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Stax

MARCH 3, 2025

In a recent interview with Austin Prey from PYMNTS , Adam Gray , Chief Transformation Officer at Stax, shared his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing independent software vendors (ISVs) as they integrate payment solutions to meet the diverse needs of their merchant customers.

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