What is the Commerce feature in Hoop and who should use it?
Commerce in Hoop is an all-in-one platform for CPQ (Configure, Price, and Quote), billing, and payments. It enables users to create branded quotes in seconds, automate approval workflows, collect digital signatures, issue invoices, and process payments, all with complete visibility into the revenue cycle. This feature is designed to accelerate the quote-to-revenue process by eliminating manual steps and complexity often associated with traditional tools.
The target audience for Hoop Commerce is broad, focusing on roles involved in the sales and finance process, including:
- E-commerce Managers and Store Owners
- CFOs and Finance Operations professionals
- Pricing, Payments, and Billing/AR Managers
- Fulfillment & Logistics Leads and B2B Sales Ops
How does Hoop Commerce accelerate closing deals and revenue collection?
Hoop uses AI to drastically speed up the sales cycle. By automating the quote generation process, reps can produce professional, branded quotes in minutes, moving deals forward quickly. Since time kills deals, this acceleration is a major advantage. Furthermore, the platform integrates quoting directly with billing and payments, creating a seamless, automated workflow. This unification minimizes friction and ensures you get paid faster once a deal is closed.
Key benefits include:
- AI-powered quote generation
- Integrated e-signature collection
- Automated billing and payment reminders
What is the typical setup time for implementing Hoop Commerce features?
The time to value for Hoop Commerce is remarkably fast, particularly for core functionalities. Initial quoting setup is instant, allowing teams to start generating simple quotes immediately. More complex configurations, such as setting up approval workflows, customizing quote templates, and integrating payment processors, typically complete in a matter of days. This rapid deployment means teams can quickly transition from legacy systems and see immediate improvements in sales efficiency and revenue cycle management.
The platform is designed for minimal disruption, enabling quick wins in areas like:
- Product catalog synchronization
- Branded template customization
- Basic payment link setup
What billing and subscription capabilities are included in the Pro Plan?
The Pro Plan in Hoop significantly enhances billing and payment functionality compared to the Core offering, making it ideal for businesses with recurring revenue models. This tier provides comprehensive tools to manage the entire subscription lifecycle. It ensures consistency and accuracy in recurring billing, while also handling complex scenarios that often complicate revenue collection for growing companies.
The Pro Plan includes robust features such as:
- Flexible approvals and customizable workflows
- Full support for subscriptions and recurring billing
- Proration logic for upgrades and downgrades
- Discounting tiers and flexible payment terms
- Partial payments and deposit tracking
Does Hoop Commerce integrate with existing accounting software and CRMs?
Yes, integration and compatibility are core strengths of the Hoop platform. Quotes automatically pull deal context from Hoop Sales and sync the deal status back to the CRM, ensuring a unified view of the customer journey. Once deals are closed, the information seamlessly flows into billing, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors between sales and finance. For back-office operations, the Enterprise plan specifically includes accounting integrations to further streamline financial reporting and compliance.
Key integration points are:
- Synchronization of deal context from Hoop Sales/CRM
- Seamless flow of closed-won deals into billing
- Inclusion of accounting integrations in the Enterprise Plan for financial exports
What types of payment methods does Hoop support for collecting revenue?
Hoop is designed to support modern payment processing needs, facilitating quick and efficient revenue collection. The platform accommodates major credit cards and common payment rails through integrated processors. This flexibility allows businesses to offer their customers preferred payment options, reducing abandoned transactions and improving the overall customer experience. Users also have the option to connect their preferred payment gateway where it is supported, ensuring continuity with existing financial infrastructure.
Supported payment functions include:
- Processing via major cards and common rails
- Payment links and invoice generation
- Flexible payment processing options
How does Hoop ensure accurate reporting and visibility into sales performance?
Hoop’s Commerce feature provides an extensive reporting and analytics suite that unifies data from deals, quoting, billing, and payments. This unification offers real-time visibility into the entire revenue cycle, enabling sales and finance teams to make data-driven decisions. The reporting goes beyond simple sales totals, providing deeper insights into the performance of quotes and subscription health.
Included reports and dashboards cover vital metrics such as:
- Quote performance analysis
- Pipeline-to-cash analytics
- Subscription metrics and health
- Revenue dashboards and custom reporting