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The importance of data-driven decisions

Business analytics tools can help companies move in the right direction.Business analytics tools can help companies move in the right direction.
When it comes to making important choices for the greater good of an organization, intuition only goes so far. While a gut feeling can point executives in the right direction, having some concrete evidence to back up that thought can…

Unique challenges facing membership organizations

Building buzz pre-launch can attract valuable consumers to subscription services.
As both online and in-store commerce industries continue to change, companies devise sales strategies to increase their level of competition and to remain relevant. Many turn to membership options that include subscription delivery services as a way to attract and retain…

The disadvantages of dirty data

Database management is critical to a successful bottom line and strong customer relationships.
Businesses know the importance of maintaining strong customer relationships. Without good interactions on a regular basis, companies would struggle to sell their goods and services and increase their revenue. Organizations have a variety of methods they utilize to store and manage…

How to prevent cancellation of subscription services

Ecommerce subscription businesses should keep product and pricing options simple for customers.
Many ecommerce companies today utilize a subscription-based model, where consumers can sign up and pay for products for a specific number of weeks or months shipped and delivered to their doors. This type of business strategy is increasingly popular, as customers are…

The importance of real-time data

Real-time data assists companies in making stronger business decisions.
Today, the quickness with which information is delivered is crucial to businesses and their customers. With the advent of social media, that fact is even more apparent as people rely on minute-by-minute updates for things like the news. Organizations can use…

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…