--- title: Blog | Billforward (2) description: Blog | Billforward (2) --- [![Billforward](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Billforward_August_2020/images/bf300x102px.png?width=301&height=31&name=bf300x102px.png "Billforward")](https://www2.billforward.io/) - [Features](https://www2.billforward.io/features/subscription-management) - [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/features/subscription-management) - [Recurring Billing](https://www2.billforward.io/features/recurring-billing) - [Quotes and Contracts](https://www2.billforward.io/features/quotes-and-contracts) - [Integrations](https://www2.billforward.io/features/integrations) - [Payment Gateways](https://www2.billforward.io/features/payment-gateways) - [Reporting and Analytics](https://www2.billforward.io/features/reporting-and-analytics) - [Affiliate Marketplace](https://www2.billforward.io/features/affiliate-marketplace) - [Accounting and Taxes](https://www2.billforward.io/features/accounting-and-taxes) - [Pricing](https://www2.billforward.io/pricing) - [Solutions](https://www2.billforward.io/finance) - [Finance](https://www2.billforward.io/finance) - [Sales & Marketing](https://www2.billforward.io/sales-marketing) - [Direct to Consumer](https://www2.billforward.io/dtc) - [Product Managers](https://www2.billforward.io/product-managers) - [New to Recurring Billing?](https://www2.billforward.io/new-to-recurring-billing) - [Billforward x Square](https://www2.billforward.io/billforward-x-square-partnership) - [Sales Taxes](https://www2.billforward.io/billforward-x-avalara) - [Resources](https://docs.billforward.net/) - [FAQ](https://www.billforward.io/knowledge) - [Developer Documentation](https://app.billforward.net/#/api/docs/intro) - [API Status](https://status.billforward.net/) - [Changelogs](https://changelog.billforward.net/) - [Customers](https://www2.billforward.io/customers) - [Company](https://www2.billforward.io/company) - [Company](https://www2.billforward.io/company) - [Careers](https://www2.billforward.io/careers) - [Contact](https://www2.billforward.io/contact-us) - [Blog](https://www2.billforward.io/blog) - Login - [US Location](https://app.billforward.net/) - [EU Location](https://app-eu.billforward.net/) - [Live Demo](https://www2.billforward.io/request-a-demo) - [Features](https://www2.billforward.io/features/subscription-management) - [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/features/subscription-management) - [Recurring Billing](https://www2.billforward.io/features/recurring-billing) - [Quotes and Contracts](https://www2.billforward.io/features/quotes-and-contracts) - [Integrations](https://www2.billforward.io/features/integrations) - [Payment Gateways](https://www2.billforward.io/features/payment-gateways) - [Reporting and Analytics](https://www2.billforward.io/features/reporting-and-analytics) - [Affiliate Marketplace](https://www2.billforward.io/features/affiliate-marketplace) - [Accounting and Taxes](https://www2.billforward.io/features/accounting-and-taxes) - [Pricing](https://www2.billforward.io/pricing) - [Solutions](https://www2.billforward.io/finance) - [Finance](https://www2.billforward.io/finance) - [Sales & Marketing](https://www2.billforward.io/sales-marketing) - [Direct to Consumer](https://www2.billforward.io/dtc) - [Product Managers](https://www2.billforward.io/product-managers) - [New to Recurring Billing?](https://www2.billforward.io/new-to-recurring-billing) - [Billforward x Square](https://www2.billforward.io/billforward-x-square-partnership) - [Sales Taxes](https://www2.billforward.io/billforward-x-avalara) - [Resources](https://docs.billforward.net/) - [FAQ](https://www.billforward.io/knowledge) - [Developer Documentation](https://app.billforward.net/#/api/docs/intro) - [API Status](https://status.billforward.net/) - [Changelogs](https://changelog.billforward.net/) - [Customers](https://www2.billforward.io/customers) - [Company](https://www2.billforward.io/company) - [Company](https://www2.billforward.io/company) - [Careers](https://www2.billforward.io/careers) - [Contact](https://www2.billforward.io/contact-us) - [Blog](https://www2.billforward.io/blog) - Login - [US Location](https://app.billforward.net/) - [EU Location](https://app-eu.billforward.net/) - [Live Demo](https://www2.billforward.io/request-a-demo) ### Blog # Want to Learn More About Billing? [![How to Improve your Invoicing](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/pickawood-gf8e6XvG_3E-unsplash%20(2)-1.jpg?width=767&name=pickawood-gf8e6XvG_3E-unsplash%20(2)-1.jpg)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-improve-your-invoicing) #### [How to Improve your Invoicing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-improve-your-invoicing) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Feb 19, 2022 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Payment Processing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/payment-processing), [Taxation](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/taxation) The majority of small businesses start out with a manual invoicing system, but as your subscription business begins to grow, manual invoicing is... [![How to Continue your Subscription Business Success in 2022](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/devn-JmmXKlJ8MKQ-unsplash.jpg?width=767&name=devn-JmmXKlJ8MKQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-continue-your-subscription-business-success) #### [How to Continue your Subscription Business Success in 2022](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-continue-your-subscription-business-success) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Jan 20, 2022 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform) Despite the negative economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the subscription economy arose as an anomaly in terms of its increasing success. Upon... [![How to Incentivise Growth Through Billing and Payments](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/campaign-creators-OGOWDVLbMSc-unsplash.jpg?width=767&name=campaign-creators-OGOWDVLbMSc-unsplash.jpg)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-incentivise-growth) #### [How to Incentivise Growth Through Billing and Payments](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-incentivise-growth) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Nov 26, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Recurring billing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/recurring-billing) Businesses often overlook billing and payment strategies as routes for incentivising growth, yet if these areas are used correctly, both a reduction... [![5 Costly Subscription Mistakes to Avoid](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/curology-pDsmoI5j3B8-unsplash.jpg?width=767&name=curology-pDsmoI5j3B8-unsplash.jpg)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/costly-subscription-mistakes-to-avoid) #### [5 Costly Subscription Mistakes to Avoid](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/costly-subscription-mistakes-to-avoid) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Nov 04, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [SaaS strategy](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/saas-strategy), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Ecommerce](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/ecommerce) It’s no secret that subscriptions have been a huge success in recent years, with a growth of “more than 300 percent from 2012 to 2018” in the number... [![What Factors you Should Consider when Choosing a Recurring Billing Platform](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/christopher-gower-m_HRfLhgABo-unsplash.jpg?width=767&name=christopher-gower-m_HRfLhgABo-unsplash.jpg)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/choosing-a-recurring-billing-platform) #### [What Factors you Should Consider when Choosing a Recurring Billing Platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/choosing-a-recurring-billing-platform) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Oct 22, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Recurring billing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/recurring-billing) Searching for a recurring billing platform (whether to migrate to, or to get started with) can be a tricky task. Pitting a range of platforms against... [![How Can I Implement Coupons into my Subscription Strategy?](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/blake-wisz-q3o_8MteFM0-unsplash.jpg?width=767&name=blake-wisz-q3o_8MteFM0-unsplash.jpg)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-can-i-implement-coupons-into-my-subscription-strategy) #### [How Can I Implement Coupons into my Subscription Strategy?](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-can-i-implement-coupons-into-my-subscription-strategy) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Sep 30, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Recurring billing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/recurring-billing), [Ecommerce](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/ecommerce) Every customer sets out to get a good deal, which is why it’s no surprise that 93% of shoppers use a coupon or discount code at some time throughout... [![Subscription Pricing Strategies](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash.jpg?width=767&name=headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash.jpg)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/subscription-pricing-strategies) #### [Subscription Pricing Strategies](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/subscription-pricing-strategies) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Sep 16, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Usage-based Billing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/usage-based-billing) One of the biggest hurdles that you will come across when starting to offer subscriptions is choosing your pricing strategy. It’s important to... [![How to Captivate Loyal Customers with Subscriptions](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(4)-2.png?width=767&name=Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(4)-2.png)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-captivate-loyal-customers-with-subscriptions) #### [How to Captivate Loyal Customers with Subscriptions](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-captivate-loyal-customers-with-subscriptions) by [Aubone Tennant](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/aubone-tennant) | Aug 26, 2021 | Gaining new customers, but struggling to keep them? High customer retention is an aspiration of any business, yet gaining loyal customers isn’t an... [![How Subscription Trends Have Changed Throughout COVID-19](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Subscription%20Trends%20Have%20Changed%20Throughout%20%20COVID19.png?width=767&name=How%20Subscription%20Trends%20Have%20Changed%20Throughout%20%20COVID19.png)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-subscription-trends-have-changed-throughout-covid-19) #### [How Subscription Trends Have Changed Throughout COVID-19](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-subscription-trends-have-changed-throughout-covid-19) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Aug 19, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Payment Gateway](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/payment-gateway) The subscription economy not only boomed, but also drastically changed over the Covid-19 lockdowns. Subscriptions were sought after not only out of... [![How to Choose the Right Payment Gateway for You](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo.png?width=767&name=Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo.png)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-choose-a-payment-gateway) #### [How to Choose the Right Payment Gateway for You](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-choose-a-payment-gateway) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Aug 12, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Payment Gateway](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/payment-gateway), [Payment Processing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/payment-processing) Choosing the right payment partner is essential for your business growth. Yet, it’s one of the most difficult decisions you will have to make when... [![Billforward x SyncSpider Integration](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Business%20team%20discovering%20how%20to%20easily%20manage%20their%20e-commerce%20with%20Billfoward%20x%20SyncSpider%20Integration.png?width=767&name=Business%20team%20discovering%20how%20to%20easily%20manage%20their%20e-commerce%20with%20Billfoward%20x%20SyncSpider%20Integration.png)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/billforward-syncspider-integration) #### [Billforward x SyncSpider Integration](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/billforward-syncspider-integration) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Aug 05, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Recurring billing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/recurring-billing), [Ecommerce](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/ecommerce) What is SyncSpider? SyncSpider syncs multiple business, productivity and e-commerce integrations into a single platform, while automating your... [![How to Get in on the Direct to Consumer Trend](https://www2.billforward.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/2021/2107/Man%20buying%20from%20a%20direct%20to%20consumer%20business.png?width=767&name=Man%20buying%20from%20a%20direct%20to%20consumer%20business.png)](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-get-in-on-the-direct-to-consumer-trend) #### [How to Get in on the Direct to Consumer Trend](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/how-to-get-in-on-the-direct-to-consumer-trend) by [BillForward](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/author/billforward) | Jul 15, 2021 | [Subscription Management](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/subscription-management), [Billing platform](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/billing-platform), [Recurring billing](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/recurring-billing), [Ecommerce](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/ecommerce), [Direct to Consumer](https://www2.billforward.io/blog/tag/direct-to-consumer) As customers search for more personalized offerings, DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) commerce has become the perfect option. 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