Stax

MAY 20, 2024

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. In the case of SaaS subscriptions, this could take several months—or even years.

Payment Features 167

Payment Features Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments 167

USIO

MARCH 7, 2025

By embedding payment capabilities directly into existing business systems, companies can eliminate redundancies, improve cash flow, and create a smoother experience for customers and partners alike. Manual invoicing, reconciliation, and transaction approvals require time and personnel, leading to higher operational costs.

Payments 130

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

Blulogix

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By Inga Broerman How Usage-Based Pricing is Transforming Subscription Billing The subscription economy is undergoing a transformation, driven by the rising popularity of usage-based pricing. The days of flat-rate subscriptions being the default option are gone. Your ERP cannot bill usage subscriptions.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription Pricing Artificial Intelligence 52

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By Inga Broerman How High-Performing Subscription Businesses Maximize NRR For subscription-based businesses, Net Revenue Retention (NRR) is the ultimate measure of growth and sustainability. High-performing subscription businesses use NRR as a growth engine , ensuring that renewals and expansions outpace any losses from churn.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features Subscription Payments Payment Services 59

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

By Kegham Khrigian The New Standard for Subscription Renewals: Intelligent, Automated, and Scalable For subscription businesses, renewals are the foundation of predictable revenue and long-term growth. Subscription models thrive on automation, accuracy, and data-driven decision-making and renewals should be no different.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features Subscription Payments Payment Services 59

SaaStr

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Intercom CEO Karen Peacock reveals the top strategies that accelerate revenue growth and the steps to take your business to the next level. . It’s likely that most SaaS leaders can immediately spout off their ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) –– after all, that’s the key growth metric. Know Your Business. Know Your Customers.

Strategy 273

Strategy B2C Scale Payment Features 273

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Getting onboard a robust billing system means benefiting from advanced features like automated recurring billing, customized invoicing, and revenue recognition. A system which supports recurring subscriptions, and advanced pricing strategies. The business lacks access to advanced features.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Payment Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

Blulogix

JANUARY 6, 2025

By Inga Broerman The 2025 Blueprint for Scalable Growth in the Subscription Economy The subscription economy is entering a pivotal year. To succeed, subscription-based organizations must embrace smarter, more integrated approaches to billing, management, and strategy.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription AI Search compliance 52

Blulogix

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Inga Broerman How Industry Consolidation is Reshaping Subscription Billing The subscription economy is on a path of rapid growth and transformation, projected to reach a $3 trillion valuation in 2024. Billing integration simplifies the implementation of these models, ensuring accurate tracking and invoicing.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Payments Subscription Payment Solutions 52

SaaStr

JANUARY 8, 2025

Checkr’s go-to-market strategy was already well-established when Lindsay joined in 2022. As Checkr follows usage-based pricing, it’s a transactional business that needs to be managed differently than a typical subscription SaaS model since they only earn revenue when the customer is using the product.

Revenue 296

Revenue Scale Sales Hiring Compensation 296

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 13, 2024

This detailed level of analysis helps marketers refine their strategies for better outcomes. Shopify Collabs ​​Best for Shopify merchants' influencer marketing strategy Shopify Collabs is an influencer marketing tool specifically designed for Shopify store owners.

Payments 112

Payments Branding Merchant Services Payment Methods 112

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It allows software companies to expand beyond their core subscription-based revenue models by seamlessly offering their customers new fintech products such as funding, deposits, loans, payment cards, and more. How do payment processors secure payments? Fraudsters are everywhere, and theyre getting smarter.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

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. Predictable Revenue Streams: Subscription models provide a consistent and predictable revenue stream for SaaS companies.

SaaS Payments 130

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 130

SaaStr

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In a volatile economic climate and market, founders must employ smart growth strategies while focusing on efficiency. Moving away from a subscription to a consumption-led model can bring several benefits to your business. These scaling strategies might demand operational changes for your company. Share the logic behind changes.

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VP of Engineering Scale Scaling Sales Hiring 245

Blulogix

MARCH 12, 2025

By BluLogix Team The Future of Monetization: Why Usage-Based Billing is the Key to Scalable Growth Introduction Introduction Subscription models have dominated the digital economy for years, but in 2025, usage-based billing is emerging as the smarter, more scalable approach. Automate Billing & Invoicing to prevent revenue loss.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features AI Search B2B AI 59

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Metronome’s sophisticated billing and subscription management platform enables companies to easily manage and automate complex billing and invoicing processes. Enterprise software–at all stages and check sizes–with a focus on SaaS, Security, Infrastructure and, of course, with an integrated AI strategy.

Scale 287

Scale Software Review Payment Features AI 287

SaaStr

MAY 13, 2021

. #429: In this episode, ProfitWell Founder & CEO Patrick Campbell shares benchmarks from over 23,000 companies and offers a helpful framework to re-evaluate your retention strategy and increase your CLV (Customer Lifetime Value) between 10 and 60%. Patrick Campbell.

Retention 223

Retention Subscription Payment Features Customer Lifetime Value 223

Blulogix

DECEMBER 27, 2024

By Inga Broerman Overcoming Revenue Leakage with Smarter Billing Practices Revenue leakage is one of the most insidious challenges subscription-based businesses face. In todays competitive subscription economy, addressing revenue leakage isnt optionalits critical for sustaining profitability and building trust with customers.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Revenue Scale Operational efficiency. 52

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

By Inga Broerman The Renewal Blind Spot: Where Subscription Businesses Lose the Most Revenue Renewals should be a source of predictable, recurring revenue yet for many subscription businesses, they are a pain point filled with inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and revenue leakage. Delayed payments and unpredictable revenue.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features Payments Subscription Revenue 59

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For subscription-based businesses, revenue leakage means the waste of potential capital which has been rightfully earned. The causes behind this gap range from errors in subscription handling to recurring billing inefficiencies. Boasting revenue is the central goal for subscription-based businesses.

Payments 105

Payments Payment Features Payment Services Payment Solutions 105

Buffer Resources

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Royalty-free A "royalty" is a payment made every time a piece of content is used. Royalty-free music means you pay once upfront for rights to use the music, rather than making recurring payments (royalties) each time you use the track. Annual subscriptions offer significant savings.

Payments 21

Payments Social Media Payment Features Payment Methods 21

SaaStr

JANUARY 24, 2022

Let’s say you receive a contract from a customer that outlines they will pay you $100 for the monthly subscription with an invoice of terms Net 30. Accrual accounting means you send the invoice for $100 to your customer in January, but will not receive the money until February. And Jason here, I’m going to add a #11.

Finance 333

Finance Outsourcing Services Systems Review Technical Review 333

USIO

APRIL 22, 2024

SaaS companies are continually seeking innovative strategies to not just maintain but amplify their growth trajectory and increase revenue. One pivotal yet often overlooked area is payments. We’ll delve into how SaaS companies are leveraging Usio Integrated Payment Solutions to propel their growth and increase revenue.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payments 130

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Companies need to: Ensure secure data handling Maintain clean data for model training Integrate effectively across multiple systems Enable real-time data access where needed Evolution of Business Models The integration of AI is driving changes in how vertical software companies approach pricing and business models: Pricing Strategies Traditional subscription-based (..)

AI 223

AI Technical Review Artificial Intelligence Systems Review 223

Blulogix

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Unlike traditional subscription-based models that offer predictable, fixed charges, consumption billing charges customers based on the actual use of services. Managing Fluctuating Billing Amounts Unlike fixed subscription models, consumption billing can result in fluctuating monthly charges for customers.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features Scale Telecommunications Forecasting 59

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 3, 2021

And so, now’s the time to start thinking about accelerating our business strategies and grabbing the opportunities it brings. Now that the worst seems to be over, what exactly should your strategy look like? But if the strategy was good to begin with, keep at it. How can we accelerate our current strategy? Paul: Yeah.

Strategy 228

Strategy Software Review Development Team Review Sales Recruiting 228

SaaStr

MAY 8, 2022

10 Rules for Defining Churn with SVP of Customer Success & Retention at Solarwinds, Andrea Webb, and SVP of Commercial Strategy & Operations at ForgeRock, Tim Willey. Unlocking Growth in the Internet Economy: a Perspective from Stripe Head of Invoicing, Suzanne Xie.

Scale 287

Scale Engineering Payment Features Sales 287

Blulogix

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By Inga Broerman Building a Competitive Edge Through Channel Partnerships In an increasingly competitive subscription economy, channel partnerships have become a beacon for businesses seeking scalable growth and sustainable revenue streams.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Features Payment Services Scale 52

Blulogix

DECEMBER 31, 2024

By Inga Broerman Scaling with Usage-Based Models: A Practical Guide to Metering The rise of usage-based pricing is revolutionizing the subscription economy. Usage-based pricing represents a seismic shift in how subscription businesses operate.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Scaling AI Search Subscription 52

Blulogix

JULY 26, 2024

By BluLogix Team Navigating Subscription Billing Account Complexity in Modern Enterprises In the era of digital transformation, enterprises face unprecedented challenges in managing account complexities. Managing this diversity efficiently requires an integrated approach that can consolidate and streamline these processes.

Payments 105

Payments Payment Features Payment Services Enterprise 105

Blulogix

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Learn how UCaaS providers can streamline their pricing strategies with advanced catalog management and flexible pricing tools and how you can reduce administrative overhead, eliminate errors, and create a transparent pricing experience for your customers.

Pricing 110

Pricing B2B Subscription Payment Features 110

Blulogix

MARCH 13, 2025

By BluLogix Team Subscription Billing vs. Usage-Based Billing: Which Model Wins in 2025? Introduction Introduction Subscription billing has been the backbone of SaaS, telecom, and cloud services for years, but consumption billing is quickly gaining traction. Learn how to optimize your billing strategy in our exclusive webinar.

Subscription 59

Subscription Payment Features B2B Forecasting 59

Blulogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For UCaaS companies, key strategies include automating tax calculations, ensuring geo-specific compliance, streamlining regulatory reporting, and maintaining transparency. By adopting these strategies, UCaaS providers can reduce administrative burden, minimize compliance risks, and scale their offerings confidently.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features Scale compliance B2B 59

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Businesses following the right strategies are experiencing a growth boom. The purpose of the revenue growth management strategy is to steer a business in an organized, and sustainable direction. Revenue growth management (RGM) is a business strategy centred around maximizing revenue, and driving sustainable profitability.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Revenue 52

SaaStr

JUNE 12, 2021

Since the dawn of the age of the subscription, forcing people to keep paying to use some small part of a web service has been a common strategy. And making it hard to leave a subscription has probably been a strategy employed by some since the very first gym opened. Yes, SaaS is often sold as a subscription.

Scale 304

Scale Social Media Churn Payment Features 304

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Some of the changes we’ve seen in the last year or two include: CAC reduction Headcount optimization Price complexity Quality of revenue A different environment means a different strategy, and Notion Capital lays out four business model changes that could be helpful based on what peers are doing. You don’t want to be there.

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Business Model SaaS Payments Payments Headcount 303