95% of Startups Exit Through M&A — Here’s How to Be Ready
Most founders don’t wake up thinking about selling their company, but the reality is that M&A is the most common exit path for startups – about 95% of startups that…
Avoiding an ESOP Flop: Part II –Mechanics and Guidelines
Practical Guidelines for Building (and Protecting) Your Option Pool Equity is one of the most powerful tools early-stage founders have to attract and retain key team members. In the early…
5 Startup Cost Cutting Tips to Extend Your Runway
In today’s environment, where capital is harder to come by, startups need to prioritize efficiency over growth-at-all-costs. The path to breakeven isn’t just about survival—it’s about taking control of your…
Startup Finance: Common Mistakes to Avoid for New Founders
Starting a new business is an exciting time. You’ve got an incredible idea, and you’re ready to transform it into a thriving business. But before you dive into building your…
From Bookkeepers, Controllers and CFOs: Clarifying Financial Roles within Startups
I frequently hear people refer to Bookkeepers, Controllers, and CFOs interchangeably. As outlined in our previous article on the differences between Bookkeepers, Controllers, and CFOs, while these roles may have some…
Financial Information You’ll Need Before Your Next Funding Round
If you’re a startup, it’s crucial to have your financial information in order before approaching potential investors. The last thing you want is to have a lack of financial information…
Funding your Startup through Venture Debt: What You Need to Know
Fundraising is an important part of any founder’s startup journey. When people speak about fundraising, they normally think of raising capital from investors, such as venture capitalists, by selling shares…
Importance of Keeping Track of Investor Metrics for your Startup
Startups aspiring to raise growth capital need to ensure their financials are investor-ready. As part of becoming investor-ready, it is important to be aware of which financial metrics your business should…
Is Your Startup Financials Investor-Ready?
What does Investor-Ready Bookkeeping Mean? Any technology start-up thinking about raising growth capital needs to ensure their financials are investor-ready. Many founders may think that at the early stages of…
What is the Difference between a Bookkeeper, Controller and CFO?
Note: A recent and more in-depth article on clarifying the financial roles within startups and the differences between Bookkeepers, Controllers And CFOs can be found here. I frequently hear entrepreneurs…