ISV Guest Contributors

  1. Globalization Partners Finds Global Teams Struggle To Feel Connected To HQ 3/30/2020

    New research from Globalization Partners Inc reveals more than 90 percent of employees working for a global organization describe their companies as diverse. Now more than ever, strong communication practices are essential as remote working becomes a necessity.

  2. COVID-19 Crisis: Key Points from RSPA Communication Guidelines Webinar 3/24/2020

    To help retail IT VARs and ISVs effectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the RSPA has produced several pieces of channel-focused content including a webinar on Communication Guidelines with Employees and Customers during this crisis. The 57-minute session featured insights from RSPA Legal Counsel Bob Goldberg and RSPA Board Chairperson Chelsey Paulson, who works full-time as the Human Resources Director at VAR North Country Business Products.

  3. COVID-19 Crisis: How VARs Are Communicating With Employees, Merchants 3/24/2020

    RSPA members Brett Bennett, the President of VAR POSitive Technology and ISV OpSuite, and Chris Rumpf, the owner of VAR/ISV Flyght, provide examples of COVID-related messages they delivered to their employees and their merchants.

  4. COVID-19 Crisis: ISVs Focus On Rescuing Merchants, Protecting Staff, Stimulating Creativity 3/24/2020

    In this article, software developer executives from the RSPA Niche & Startup ISV Community offer guidance for addressing customer issues, VAR issues, staff issues, and general business issues during the pandemic.

  5. COVID-19 Crisis: Leading VARs And ISVs Are Taking Action – Today 3/24/2020

    To help retail IT VARs and ISVs effectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the RSPA reached out to several members asking them for ideas and business best practices related to this crisis. Our community has responded generously with several executives sharing helpful information. Our first RSPA Blog post shared examples of how two VAR/ISV hybrids are communicating with their constituents.

  6. Email Marketing Benefits For Software Companies 3/9/2020

    There are a number of marketing channels available to software companies today, from social media to email marketing to websites. Each has its benefits, but 80% of marketing professionals agree that email marketing drives customer acquisition and retention. Read on to learn about the benefits and uses of email marketing for your company.

  7. Tips On How Software Companies Can Improve Their SEO 3/9/2020

    A software company’s online presence, specifically their website, is very important to help them reach their business goals. 55% of consumers search online for reviews and recommendations before they make a purchase, and 47% visit a company website before making a purchase. Having a company website allows you to reach a wide audience at any time of day. To get the most out of your website, however, you need to spend some time on search engine optimization, or SEO.

  8. Text To Pay: The Quick And Efficient Way To Pay 3/9/2020

    It takes the average person 90 minutes to respond to email, but only 90 seconds to respond to a text message. With technology advancing at rapid speeds, successful businesses have adopted the new way to pay - completely through text.

  9. What ISVs Need To Know About Changing Payment Processors 3/2/2020

    While there are certainly upsides of changing vendors, the process can be a hassle. If an ISV is considering changing payment providers, there are up-front actions that can be taken to alleviate the stress of the process and ensure a seamless transition for your software’s customers. Dan Viscount — SVP and Co-General Manager, IPOS Division at EVO — recently spoke with The Business Solutions Network this and more.

  10. Payment Processing 101 For ISVs In Non-Traditional Markets 3/2/2020

    ISVs often associate payment processing with the retail and hospitality verticals, but there are opportunities beyond these markets for software companies to make money from payment residuals. Dan Viscount — SVP and Co-General Manager, IPOS Division at EVO — recently spoke with The Business Solutions Network this and more.