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Approaching Half a Million Customers: How to Win in SMB with BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte

SaaStr

In 2006, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte set out to define a category around financial operations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). With SMBs, the smallest business is owner-operated. Then, in 2017, with around $50M in revenue, BILL added payment capabilities. Needless to say, he succeeded. in revenue.

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The Keys to Getting to $500M ARR In Just 7 Years with Attentive’s CEO

SaaStr

The traditional “Text WHY to 12345” SMS opt-in process was clunky and killed conversion rates. The learning: When you solve a genuinely hard problem, you get three moats for free: Technical advantage through innovation Legal protection through patents Thought leadership in the space 2. The result?

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Software-led payments: What’s on the horizon for platforms in 2025? | Episode 46

Payrix

In this episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis welcomes Matt Downs, President of Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss software-led payments predictions for 2025 and beyond. Navigating market dynamics in 2025 and beyond Matt emphasized the cyclical nature of the payments industry, likening it to a pendulum.

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Dear SaaStr: How Do Enterprise SaaS Companies Deal With Late Payments?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: How Do Enterprise SaaS Companies Deal With Late Payments? The key is to provide a series of notices, probably at least 5-6 in a managed cadence: 60 days before renewal 30 days before renewal 15 days before renewal URGENCY right before renewal RENEWAL MISSED — To avoid service interuption, please pay ASAP.

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Harness the Full Power of Integrated Payments to Drive Revenue

Your payments integration is more powerful than you think. In today’s complex business landscape, treating payments as just a software feature is a missed opportunity for significant growth and customer acquisition. With the right partner, payments can become a strategy that leads to competitive advantages.

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What is Click to Pay and How Does It Work?

Stax

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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PCI explained: Why every platform should prioritize compliance | Episode 42

Payrix

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis sits down with Candice Raybourn, Head of Partner Activation at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss the crucial topic of PCI compliance. What is PCI DSS? Candice explains the basics of PCI DSS. The shift to PCI DSS 4.0 The shift to PCI DSS 4.0