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5 ISV Partner Program Considerations SaaS Companies Should Keep in Mind

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An ISV partner is a software vendor that partners with an ISV and provides additional services or technology. However, the significance of selecting the right ISV partner program for cloud services or SaaS companies can’t be overstated. Participating in ISV partner programs offers several advantages.

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What’s the Best Payment Processor for Small Business?

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This initial interaction can provide valuable insight into the level of service you can expect once you become a customer. One area that reviews can be particularly enlightening is for customer service. Stax’ integrated payment platform sets a new standard in payment technology.

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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. SaaS, or Software as a Service, companies host and deliver software applications over the internet on a subscription basis. Consider Stax’s partner program.

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Vertical SaaS vs Horizontal SaaS: 8 Differences and Similarities

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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. Users will pay a recurring monthly or annual fee to access a specific set of services.

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What Is an ACH Payment Facilitator?

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The great thing about an ACH PayFac solution like Stax Connect is that SaaS companies or ISVs can embed ACH payments in their software easily and own (also, white label) the payment experience. PayFacs typically partner with a payment processor or a bank to provide merchant services.

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What are Merchant Accounts and How Do They Work?

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In this blog, we’re going to explain how merchant accounts work in both eCommerce and offline settings and what businesses need to consider when selecting a merchant services provider. A merchant account refers to a business bank account that allows businesses to accept electronic payments for goods and services. Chargeback fees.

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Payment Facilitator vs Payment Gateway: Key Differences and Similarities

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Consider the following: Merchants are the sellers, businesses, or service providers seeking payment for their offerings. A Payment Facilitator (PayFac) is a model where a business (the facilitator) signs up with a bank or a larger merchant acquirer to provide payment processing services to other smaller businesses or sub-merchants.