Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

ServiceTitan Overview From the S1 - “ServiceTitan is the operating system that powers the trades. ” The trades consist of the collection of field service activities required to install, maintain, and service the infrastructure and systems of residences and commercial buildings. trillion on trades services annually.

Benchmarks 299

Benchmarks Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments 299

USIO

MAY 16, 2024

Here are some of the most FAQs software companies ask Usio about integrated payments, along with comprehensive answers to help you navigate this critical aspect of your business. What are integrated payments? Why should my software company consider integrating payments?

Payment Services 263

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 263

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin chats with Mangomint CEO Daniel Lang about why vertical SaaS is booming and how Mangomint got to 110% NRR. What was once considered too small or too niche, vertical SaaS has recently emerged as a hotbed of innovation and profitability. Full-Stack SaaS for SMBs Toast today is worth $14B at $1.5B

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SaaS Payments Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 257

SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In 2006, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte set out to define a category around financial operations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). in revenue. Jason starts with the meta-question we’ve been asking a lot of SaaS leaders lately ( Klaviyo , ZoomInfo ) — ‘are we in a downturn? BILL network has 7.1M

SMB 307

SMB Payment Services Payments Payment Methods 307

USIO

MARCH 7, 2025

Managing payments efficiently isnt just a convenienceits a necessity. For companies handling high volumes of transactions, traditional payment systems often lead to inefficiencies, hidden costs, and unnecessary complexity. Integrated payment solutions offer a streamlined approach, helping businesses cut costs while boosting revenue.

Payments 130

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A master merchant, often referred to as a payment facilitator or merchant aggregator, is a third-party agent that acts as the link between acquirers and online merchants. The master merchant simplifies the onboarding process for sub-merchants by handling the complexities of payment integration, security requirements, and compliance.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 130

FastSpring

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Selling internationally can get complicated very quickly if you’re trying to manage cross border payments yourself. And typical payment service providers won’t help you with most of those concerns. Read on to learn: Why cross border payments are key to taking your business global.

Merchant Services 158

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Outsourcing Services 158

Payrix

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Embedded Finance is reshaping SaaS, and for good – and exciting – reasons. At Payrix from Worldpay, we see the potential in empowering software platforms to deliver valuable financial products seamlessly within their user experience. Meet Ian Hillis, Head of Growth Why is Embedded Finance taking the industry by storm?

Payments 130

Payments Finance Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 130

USIO

APRIL 15, 2025

Real-time payments: Funds move instantly between financial institutions, even on weekends and holidays. Backed by the Fed: Operated by the Federal Reserve, so its secure, reliable, and widely trusted. B2B & B2C friendly: Ideal for consumer-to-business, business-to-business, and government disbursements.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 130

Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For many founding teams, pricing is one of the most difficult and complex decisions for the business. Startups operate in newer markets where pricing standards haven’t been set. But throughout this turmoil, startups must adopt a process to craft a good pricing strategy, and re-evaluate prices periodically, at least once per year.

SaaS Payments 283

SaaS Payments Pricing Strategy Scale 283

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. As a business owner, you just cant afford to ignore these statistics. But selecting a good payment solution can be overwhelming.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

SaaStr

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Pricing is more than just a number on a contract — when used thoughtfully, it can become a strategic tool for your SaaS product that can drive product adoption, customer satisfaction, and business growth. But if you’re trying to maximize revenue, you have to find the revenue maximization point.

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Payments Pricing Scale Revenue 284

Payrix

JANUARY 28, 2025

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. This cycle promises significant advancements for end-users and software platforms alike.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

But launching your eCommerce store is just half the equationaccepting payments efficiently and effectively is a whole different ball game. On the surface, it seems effortless, with customers only taking a few seconds to initiate and complete payments. The eCommerce payment solution infrastructure involves several key players.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2025

ServiceTitan, the operating system for the trades, continues to scale impressively, with $772M in FY25 revenue, $800m+ ARR and a clear path to $1B ARR. It’s the vertical SaaS rocketship: $840m ARR Still growing a stunning 29% (!) Lesson for SaaS Founders : If youre in vertical SaaS, aim to be the OS for your niche.

Payments 144

Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 144

USIO

JULY 1, 2024

In the competitive world of Software as a Service (SaaS), generating recurring revenue is essential for sustainable growth. While many strategies involve significant investments in marketing, sales, and technology, there are also effective methods to boost recurring revenue that require minimal financial outlay.

Payments 306

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 306

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In the SaaS industry, the checkout experience can make or break a sale. A seamless, localized checkout process is crucial for converting potential customers, especially in global markets. Focusing on these three key areas can help your SaaS business win more customers: Language. Payment methods. Currency display.

Payment Methods 158

Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payments 158

USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

SaaS Payment Integration for Software Companies In the ever-evolving landscape of software companies, effective payment integration is crucial for success. With comprehensive SaaS payment integration for software companies, you not only simplify payment processes but also improve user experience and satisfaction.

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Payment Solutions Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services 211

SaaStr

AUGUST 11, 2022

So in the Boom Times of later 2020 and 2021, almost every VC pushed SaaS companies to at least become a little bit of a fintech. It seemed such an easy way to bolt on more revenue to an underlying SaaS platform. Shopify now gets 2x the revenue from payments and merchant services than it does from SaaS subcriptions.

SaaS Payments 316

SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payments Payment Solutions 316

SaaStr

AUGUST 24, 2024

Dear SaaStr: How Do Enterprise SaaS Companies Deal With Late Payments? Yes, in the end, you have to be willing to switch off the platform. because … we’re SHUTTING YOU OFF IN 14 DAYS right after missing renewal (notice #5) SECOND SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE: 72 hours until service interruption.

SaaS Payments 284

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 284

FastSpring

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s almost time again for Cyber Weekend, and November sales spikes aren’t just for holiday gifts and physical goods — SaaS and software companies also benefit from this annual increase in sales. trends in year-end SaaS and software sales data. trends in year-end SaaS and software sales data. dollars for simplicity’s sake.

Payment Solutions 157

Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Merchant Services Software Review 157

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Billing system migration is the process of replacing your existing billing system with a new one. Companies opt for this process to adopt new tools, and upgrade their functionality. Some of the pitfalls that come with unplanned billing migration are faulty revenue reporting, data duplication, and customer churn.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Payment Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. What does all of that mean?

Payments 160

Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services 160

SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2019

By: Rob Nathan, EVP, Integrated Solutions at CardConnect. With thousands of new startups emerging everyday and the average turnover rate for business applications trending at 39% annually, the SaaS industry couldn’t be more competitive. Making payments accessible overseas. Securing payments. A 2017 U.S.

SaaS Payments 234

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 234

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As a growing SaaS company, there is a lot to think about in a day: How is my ARR doing? And, when you do, do you even think about sale tax compliance? vary on how they handle sales tax and SaaS. Let’s explore a few more ways in which sales tax compliance could impact your growing business. Here’s why you should. .

Payment Services 335

Payment Services compliance SaaS Payments Scale 335

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Over the years, BrainStorm has evolved from a training services company to a world-class SaaS platform. Infinicept is a provider of embedded payment solutions. Laika is an enterprise-ready compliance platform that lets growing companies compete on the same level as any large organization.

Payment Services 274

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Embedded Payments 274

FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Here are the questions we sought to answer by analyzing anonymized subscription data for transactions across various Asian countries (excluding broader “APAC” regions like Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia): How do customers in Asia’s growing markets prefer to manage their SaaS subscriptions? or EU, or are they different?

Merchant Services 158

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Benchmarks Subscription 158

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

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is a payment processor? A payment processor facilitates the flow of transactions typically made with credit cards, debit cards, and other digital payments. But at the most basic level, this is how the payment processor is involved in a credit card transaction: 1.

Payment Services 100

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services SaaS Payments 100

SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2021

Over $500,000 revenue per employee. Monetizing ecommerce via subscriptions, but not payment processing. Billion in GMV processed, up a stunning 91% from 2019. Billion in GMV processed, up a stunning 91% from 2019. Rather, it charges for software subscriptions to take payments on its websites.

Payment Methods 337

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments Payment Services 337