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Thryv Upgrades Small Business Platform with New Features

Thryv Upgrades Small Business Platform with New Features

On February 28, 2023, Thryv Holdings, Inc., the provider of the Thryv® small business platform, announced updates to its SaaS offerings, focusing on improving payments, communications, and organization. These changes come during market challenges, and Thryv hopes to build momentum and innovation with these enhancements. As a result of these updates, Thryv has experienced a significant increase in user engagement, with over 40,000 active users, representing a year-over-year increase of more than 30%.

The latest upgrades to the Thryv platform include the following:

ThryvPay™ - Thryv now offers ThryvPay Mobile Card Reader, available only in the United States, and new Tap-To-Pay integrations for Apple iOS and Google Android operating systems. These integrations enable businesses to simplify in-person credit card payments by accepting swipe, chip, and near-field communication (NFC) transactions.

TeamChat - launched in November 2022, allows business owners to convert their discussions into actionable tasks. The platform has already garnered significant traction, with over 850 accounts and 2,800 users utilizing it to streamline communication, stay organized, and improve team management.

Signatures - Thryv has introduced a new add-on feature called Signatures that automates requesting, obtaining, and storing completed e-signature documents within the CRM. This in-platform feature eliminates the need for businesses to use external e-signature providers, which can be cumbersome and time-consuming.

Integrated Two-Way Calendar Sync - Small businesses can now manage and combine their professional and personal calendars using Google and Outlook, now available.

Thryv Mobile App Enhancements - Thryv unveiled a new and improved mobile app in November 2022, which boasts faster speeds and better efficiency. With a 10x speed increase and a 90% reduction in memory consumption, the Thryv mobile app is now available for iOS and Android, enabling small businesses to access their organizational tools while on the go conveniently.

About Thryv Holdings, Inc.

Thryv Holdings, Inc. is a technology company that provides small businesses with software, services, and digital marketing solutions. The company's platform includes customer relationship management, appointment scheduling, payment processing, online presence management, and social media management. Thryv's goal is to help small businesses improve their efficiency, productivity, and profitability by providing powerful tools to streamline their operations and enhance customer engagement. The company is based in the U.S. and serves customers across various industries.

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