How to tackle subscription revenue leaks with accounting efficiency

Effective revenue management is a critical aspect of handling financial matters in any business. Optimizing revenue usage requires a clear understanding of where your funds are going, which may reveal revenue losses through channels with lackluster operations and processes. Subscription accounting inefficiencies and suboptimal business operations can be significant sources...

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How to plug revenue leaks in your subscription tech stack

The quality of subscription billing software hinges on its ability to plug revenue leaks. Whether you're using a homegrown solution or a legacy subscription system, your business might be susceptible to increased costs, exorbitant fees, security vulnerabilities, billing inaccuracies, customer churn, and more, all stemming from an insufficient technology infrastructure....

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Inside Subscription Sessions: Unlocking profitable subscriber growth

On November 2, Subscription Sessions gathered industry experts from leading consumer brands like Cinemark, CNBC, Sling TV to uncover strategies that drive long-term customer relationships–from acquisition to renewals, payments, taxes, compliance, technology, and more. Access all the sessions on-demand now, or keep reading the highlights of the industry event of...

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5 tactics to balance convenience & security in recurring payments

Payments have become experience architects in subscriptions–an essential aspect of flexible, seamless checkout processes.  Customers are always mindful of sharing their payment information when subscribing to a new service, so striking the right balance between convenience and security is key to long-term subscriber relationships.  Here are five proven tactics you...

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How to scale and streamline your tech stack

As subscription products become increasingly popular, consumers demand seamless experiences that prioritize flexibility and convenience. Businesses must adapt quickly to meet these expectations–bringing new challenges for technology and engineering teams. While robust subscription management and recurring billing can remedy many issues, technology leaders face one question: whether they should build...

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How to maximize ROI & boost financial productivity

As subscriptions become an essential part of consumers’ lives, their demands and expectations evolve. Flexibility and convenience are key elements of the customer experience, but they may represent a challenge for businesses. While automated subscription management and recurring billing can help companies like yours stay secure and compliant, many leaders...

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What is Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)?

Whether you offer short-term contracts or multi-year contracts, annual recurring revenue (ARR) is a key metric for businesses studying the financial health of their subscription model. Like every other company, subscription brands like BarkBox, Twitch, FabFitFun, Sling, Blue Apron, and Dollar Shave Club were shocked when the COVID-19 pandemic hit...

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Why the subscriptions business model is the future

From food delivery to Microsoft Office to Webflow—it seems like there's a subscription service for everything these days. What's evident in the trend is that the subscription economy will only grow in the years ahead. In fact, 70% of business leaders say subscription business models will be key...

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Delighting subscribers: Recurring payments trends, tech & compliance

The ever-evolving needs and preferences for particular payment options continue to drive purchasing behaviors, making the subscription payments experience a crucial element in personalization, where the right method and timing are key for acquisition and retention. When working on a payment strategy, a few questions come to mind: How do...

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How to start a subscription business

Subscription companies have several advantages over companies that only have one-time offerings, such as a consistent and predictable revenue stream and the opportunity to build a more loyal customer base. There are countless examples in other industries, including outdoor gear and clothing. Many consumers have gotten used to...

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