Why MSPs Need Industry Specific Payments Software

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Generic vs. industry specific MSP software

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a vital role in supporting businesses by delivering comprehensive IT services. To provide these services MSPs rely on a variety of tools that range from cybersecurity, network monitoring to ticketing and billing. These tools have generally been developed to meet the specific needs of MSPs and their clients, which is why industry specific categories of software have been developed for MSPs over the years, including professional service automation (PSA) software.

When it comes to payments, MSPs need industry specific software

There are a number of factors that make it difficult for MSPs to use generic payments software including:

1. Integrations and Compatibility: MSPs rely on a wide range of tools and systems to deliver their services effectively. These tools include PSA software, remote monitoring and management (RMM) platforms, ticketing systems, and more. However, many generic payments solutions lack seamless integrations with these critical systems, causing inefficiencies in their operations. For example, manually reconciling payments and invoices across different platforms can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
2. ‍Recurring Billing: The recurring nature of billing is a fundamental aspect of MSP operations. Unlike traditional businesses that primarily rely on one-time transactions, MSPs often engage in long-term managed service contracts with their clients. Generic payments solutions may lack the flexibility to accommodate complex recurring billing structures employed by MSPs including autopay, partial payments or pro-rated invoicing for mid-contract changes.‍
3. Customer Experience: MSPs strive to offer a secure and seamless customer experience and as service based business MSPs need tools that also provide their clients with high quality service. Generic payments solutions often lack the ability to white label or customize the experience for MSPs and their clients. Few have a client portal - a centralized location for clients to review invoices, add payment methods and manage their billing relationship with an MSP, which makes the experience more transactional than relationship based.

Why FlexPoint has built payments software for MSPs

MSPs operate in a unique market that requires a purpose built solution that addresses the specific challenges and requirements of MSPs and their clients. FlexPoint understands these needs and was built to address the specific requirements of MSPs and their clients. FlexPoint  offers integrations that make it easy for MSPs to work within the tools the are used to and is also built to meet the unique needs of an MSP business model through a robust and flexible no-code rules engine that is meant to handle a majority of recurring billing scenarios. FlexPoint  also understands the importance of the customer experience and has built an easy to use client portal that enables MSPs to maintain their brand and more importantly, their relationship even when it comes to billing. Reach out to learn more how FlexPoint can help improve your client’s experience.