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The Best of 2024: Top 5 Insights from Our Year in Content

Posted on December 10, 2024

1. A Practical Guide To Embedded Payments: Everything You Need To Know

As one of our most-read articles of 2024, this guide explores the growing influence of embedded payments across the B2B landscape. Software platforms in sectors like insurance, payroll, and property management are under increasing pressure to deliver an enhanced user experience.  Embedded payments have become a vital solution—simplifying transaction management, improving cash flow, and reducing processing costs, all while driving user retention.

The demand for these integrated payment capabilities is undeniable: the embedded B2B payment market is projected to reach $2.6 trillion by 2026, unlocking $6.7 billion in revenue potential for platforms and enablers.

Embedded B2B Payments To Reach 2.6 Trillion by 2026

This guide breaks down what embedded payments are, why they matter, and how your platform can leverage them to stay competitive and capture new growth.

Ready to see why embedded payments are transforming software platforms?

 Dive into the complete guide for everything you need to know. 

2. Why Software Platforms Are Outsourcing Payment Facilitation & Compliance Support

This in-depth analysis explores why more software platforms are turning to outsourcing payment facilitation and compliance support. As businesses scale, managing complex payment infrastructures, staying compliant with evolving regulations, and ensuring secure transactions can overwhelm internal teams, diverting resources from core growth initiatives. This is why many companies are partnering with specialized providers like VoPay.

VoPay’s Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform simplifies payment processing, manages compliance requirements, and integrates seamlessly with your existing systems. By outsourcing these critical tasks, software companies can lower costs, reduce risks, and focus on scaling their core offerings.

Ways in which platforms can facilitate payments

Ready to discover how outsourcing payment facilitation can give your platform a competitive edge?

Read the full article for key insights, benefits, and practical strategies.

3. Build vs Buy? A Playbook for Choosing the Right Payment Solution

A must-read for SaaS leaders, this playbook tackles the crucial question: should you build your own payment system or choose a third-party solution? As software platforms grow, the demand for a robust payment infrastructure increases, but so do the challenges. Managing compliance, preventing fraud, and maintaining the system can drain resources and slow down growth.

In this guide, we compare the pros and cons of building in-house versus outsourcing to a white-label provider. Building internally offers control and customization but requires heavy investment and specialized expertise. Opting for a third-party solution helps you avoid these hurdles, accelerate time to market, and focus on scaling your business.

Fintech-as-a-Service

This article breaks down the key factors to consider, including cost, scalability, and integration complexity. Discover why many software platforms are choosing to buy instead of build—and how this choice can drive faster growth and a competitive edge. 

Read the full guide for a detailed comparison and actionable insights.

4. 6 Modern Finance Automation Hacks Every CFO Should Know

One of our most-read articles of 2024, this piece shares six practical automation tips every CFO should know. Finance teams often struggle with the endless tasks of handling spreadsheets, invoices, and manual processes, especially as businesses grow. It’s time to move away from these outdated methods and adopt automation—a change already embraced by 86% of executives aiming to cut down on errors and save time.

In this article, we outline six effective ways to reduce manual work, minimize mistakes, and free up your team for higher-value tasks. From automating payments and billing to using data analysis tools for better forecasts, these approaches help finance leaders manage cash flow and focus on the big picture. Each tip is designed to simplify your day-to-day operations and make your financial processes run more smoothly.

Want to make your finance team’s job easier?

Check out the full article for clear steps and practical advice.

 5. 30 Types of Alternative Payment Methods to Expect in 2024 and Beyond

As we look back on 2024, one thing is certain: the landscape of payments has undergone a significant transformation. This year brought a surge in alternative payment methods, driven by key industry shifts reshaping how businesses and consumers handle financial transactions.

Why are these new methods gaining traction? It comes down to seven main factors: the widespread adoption of digital wallets, the rising value of payment data, the increasing need for transaction visibility, advances in bank account payment technology, heightened concerns over payment security, the demand for faster onboarding, and the growing complexities of money movement in today’s interconnected world.

85% of merchants plan to accept alternative payment methods

In this article, we break down 30 emerging payment methods that are shaping the future of the B2B landscape.

Ready to see which payment methods are leading the way?

Dive into the full guide for a comprehensive look at what’s next in the world of B2B payments.

If keeping up with these trends feels overwhelming, we’re here to help. Contact us to learn how our solutions can simplify your financial operations and set your organization up for success in 2025 and beyond.

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