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The rise of membership-based businesses

Publications focusing on subscription have to alter their operation to keep audiences engaged.
There's a new sales model in the marketplace today, and companies around the world hope to take advantage of its benefits. Subscription-based businesses are beginning to surpass pay-per-product strategies, as organizations like Rent the Runway and Dollar Shave Club grow in…

Accepting payments for subscription services

To ensure the subscription process runs smoothly, companies should ensure payment is simple.
An increasingly large number of companies are taking advantage of the growing success of subscription-based services and implementing their own. These kinds of business models offer convenience to customers, as items are essentially hand-picked and delivered to their door. Organizations…

Keeping customers happy with payment processing services

Allowing customers to utilize different payment methods will make them happier in the long run.
Consumers are known for searching a variety of ecommerce sites before they settle on one that's aligned with their needs and wants. While the products and services a company offers are very important, customers also want the payment process to…

Keeping subscription fulfillment on track

It's crucial for businesses to keep their fulfillment process on track.
It's difficult not to enjoy the feeling you get when you receive a delivery. The item is probably something you've been waiting for and have anticipated since you placed your order. Although your work is done once you complete your transaction, there's…

The future of PCI

Mobile payments were an unexpected security concern for the SSC in the previous years.
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) have come a long way since the first version was released in 2004. Some of the payment practices that are commonplace today would have seemed impossible at that time. With changing…

4 best practices for subscription-based services

Third-party service providers like SFG can provide fulfillment for subscription companies.
An increasing number of companies have made the transition to include a subscription-based service in their business model. Organizations have realized the positives that come with implementing such a program. These benefits include more visits to their website, better customer…

The rise of the subscription-based economy

Orders can be customized to fit customers' desires and shipped directly to their homes.
Over the years, companies nationwide have implemented different strategies in order to better connect with customers and increase profits. From ecommerce sites to mobile optimization to contactless payments, there is always a new and improved idea waiting for organizations to utilize.…

3 advantages of using analytics

Analytics can help businesses understand potential opportunities.
In the search for tools to help improve their practices, many organizations stumble upon analytics. Looking for meaningful patterns in certain data can yield the information organizations need to make their processes more efficient and effective. Let's take a closer look at…

What is segmentation and what are its benefits?

Email segmentation has many benefits for organizations.
Customers are the lifeblood of companies in a variety of industries. Without consumers, many businesses would cease to exist. As a result, organizations are always looking for new and improved ways to increase their client base. The tried-and-true methods, however,…

3 common PCI compliance myths merchants should know

There are many myths surrounding PCI compliance that can confuse merchants.
Adhering to pre-determined regulations can be a daunting process for merchants of all sizes. Companies processing, storing and transmitting customers' sensitive data on a regular basis have certain obligations they must complete to keep this information safe from potential threats.…