Thursday, March 30, 2017

Boost Your SaaS Business Revenue With These 12 Strategies



When you’re trying to grow your subscription business, you need to understand the key metrics that drive your growth. I’ve talked before about the metrics you need to know and track when you are running a subscription business, but there are really only three things you can do to move the needle of growth: reduce cancellations (churn rate), increase average revenue per user (ARPU), and increase the number of people who signup.

Even though there are only three areas to focus on to help grow your subscription business, there are many things you can try to improve in each of these areas. I’ve put together my 12 favorite ideas that you can use to help grow your SaaS business.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

How to Prevent Online Fraud in Your Small Business



Accepting credit cards come with risks, especially for businesses that sell online or key-enter credit card details.

Fortunately, there are several tools you can use to protect yourself and your customers. The three tools we’ll discuss in this article are available from virtually all credit card processors, meaning any business can use them. The tools are Address Verification Service, Card Verification Value, and 3D Secure technology.

If you’re new to taking credit cards, this article will give you all the details on how to start using fraud protection. If you’re already taking cards, keep this information handy as a reminder for staff training.

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