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The Complete Guide to SaaS Pricing Strategy

Tom Tunguz

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. The Three Core Pricing Strategies There are only three pricing strategies startups should pursue: Maximization, Penetration and Skimming.

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Payment processor: Definition, types, and examples

Payrix

Many technologies and services are involved from POS terminals to card networks to payment gateways so its essential that the payment processor can work closely with them to help authorize and settle every transaction as securely, efficiently, and quickly as possible and stay in compliance with regulations and industry standards.

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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

Payrix

Check verification Process that screens checks and check-writers against a negative database at the point-of-sale (POS) when the customer presents a check as payment. Duplicate checking The policy and procedures that prevent identical sales records from being processed. eCheck, PayPal, etc.)

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How to Create a Secure Mobile Payment Acceptance Strategy

SaaStr

In either case, prioritizing and implementing repeatable security measures is absolutely essential to creating a secure mobile payment strategy. In the case of a mobile transaction, tokens are sent to the POS terminal, protecting data while in transit. Why developing a secure mobile payment strategy is so important?

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How to Select the Best POS System for Small Business

Stax

Years ago, point-of-sale (POS) systems were reserved for large enterprises with big budgets. 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. Finding one for your business can be overwhelming.

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What is a Payment Processing System and How Does It Work?

Stax

It links the merchants eCommerce store or point of sale (POS) system and the financial networks involved. Heres a step-by-step breakdown of a typical transaction: Customer initiates payment – The customer initiates a payment by entering their payment details online, in a mobile app, or a POS system.

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How are Interchange Fees Calculated?

Stax

In 2023, 27% of all point-of-sale (POS) payments were made using credit cards while 23% were made with debit cards. While interchange fees are non-negotiable, knowing the factors that govern them and how they are calculated, can help you employ suitable strategies to offset these costs. But there’s more to it.