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We have heard it hundreds (if not thousands) of times: “But I simply need to bill my subscribers $xx/month. Why shouldn’t I just build my own logic on top of [insert gateway name]?” Although we can make a compelling argument, it doesn’t always win over prospects. Luckily, we hear back from many 2-3 months later…
At Chargify, we love our pets! For Take Your Dog To Work Day, we introduced you to the dogs of Chargify. While Take Your Cat To Work Day doesn’t seem to be happening in offices anytime soon (for reasons all cat owners understand), we wanted to introduce you to the cats of Chargify: “Cali is…
There are a lot of ways for subscription-based businesses to collect on their receivables. By sheer volume, credit and debit cards account for nearly two-thirds of all non-cash transactions in the United States. It makes sense that credit cards are the preferred payment method for businesses and customers alike. It’s fast, convenient, and secure. But there…
In an increasingly competitive SaaS market, many companies are finding it more and more critical to move upmarket and increase Average Revenue Per Account (ARPA). Pivoting to selling to enterprise customers isn’t necessarily an easy task. With that in mind, we asked leaders of SaaS companies who have already successfully moved upmarket: “What is your #1 piece of advice for SaaS companies looking to move upmarket?” Here’s what the SaaS experts had to say about moving upmarket to target enterprise customers…
One benefit of serving thousands of recurring businesses is that we can see macro trends related to how businesses adapt to better serve their subscribers. A growing trend is the evolution from simple, static subscriptions to complex, sophisticated offers with frequently changing pricing schemes. The ability to deliver complex offers allows recurring business to get…
While credit cards lead the pack as the primary payment method for subscription businesses, processing and transaction fees can quickly add up, especially for businesses with higher Average Revenue per Account (ARPA). Today we’re happy to announce that Stripe ACH has been added to Chargify’s growing list of supported payment options. This enhancement allows Chargify…
You’ll likely recognize this description of the beginning of a well-known retail giant: “There was nothing to stop the company from selling everything. You could order from the comfort of your own home. You could pay a fair price. They would ship the goods right to you. Sales exploded, and if you’d picked up a…
We’ve been hearing hype about the Internet of Things (IoT) for a while, but now we’re at a time where it is becoming a reality. Many are calling IoT the fourth Industrial Revolution; the other revolutions brought us factories, the steam engine, and the internet. At its most basic definition, Internet of Things is “a…
