Author: Maria Sparagis
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How to Secure Payment Processing for SaaS Applications
SaaS applications are one of the most convenient for users and the companies who offer them are fast-growing, acting as strong contenders for redefining what a service or business can be. That convenience comes with a price, however. Because SaaS applications are web-based software and often require subscription pricing models, they are flagged as high-risk to…
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FAQ Friday: What to Do If Stripe Is Holding Funds or Terminates Your Account
The panic-stricken, adrenaline-induced frenzy of researching solutions about what to do when Stripe holds funds—or worse, terminates your account—has been performed by countless merchants. If that’s any reason to relax a little then take it, because it means there is a solution. In fact, there are solutions to cover every aspect of this type of…
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The Ins and Outs of Subscription Merchant Services
There’s been somewhat of a renaissance in recent times when it comes to subscription services. Industries of all types have embraced this new subscription model as something that delivers consistent recurring revenue, while also providing the financial stability needed to continually improve the customer experience for the end-user. When done well, this business model can…
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FTC Compliance: Agora’s Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
Agora is making headlines recently regarding its $2 million settlement to the FTC. The Baltimore, Maryland-based publisher is found guilty of scamming senior citizens into making purchases. This is a growing issue during the ongoing pandemic, making it difficult for companies to feel comfortable utilizing financial offers in business practices while maintaining FTC compliance. You…
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FAQ Friday – Understanding Fees Part 2: Payment Processing Fees
As a high-risk merchant, your monthly statements will undoubtedly contain more fees than low-risk merchants. You can negotiate those fees down to zero (in some cases), while others remain fixed for the lifetime of your account. Payment processing fees fall into both categories. Just like in the first part of this series where we informed you…
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