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9 min read

Best practices for investor reporting: How to keep your stakeholders happy

That nervous feeling when it’s time to send an investor update? I know it all too well. You’re deep in the work, growing your business, and now it’s time to show your work and share what’s going on with the people who believed in you and backed you...
Featured image: Illustration of two founders contemplating their budget

10 min read

Actual vs budget: 10 smart strategies to manage budget variance

Budgeting is a key part of managing money. It gives businesses a clear plan to follow and goals to meet. Yet, the real value of a budget isn’t just in the initial numbers. It’s in how businesses handle the natural differences that show up between...
how to write the perfect cogs (cost of goods sold) formula

10 min read

How to write the perfect COGS formula for your financial model

If you’re running a startup, you’re likely handling more than one role at the same time. Beyond building the product or serving customers, you may also be the person responsible for tracking the numbers. When that’s the case, understanding your...
Featured image: Illustration of a founder as a team leader

10 min read

Boost Your Startup's Profit: A Guide to Unit Economics!

Unit economics is a key concept that shapes profit margins at the core of successful businesses. It’s more than just financial jargon; it’s a way to understand how your profits really work. This idea can help you break down profitability in a clear...
Featured image: Illustration of a founder in a command center

6 min read

How to read a startup cash flow statement: A quick tutorial

Running a startup is like launching a rocket - exciting, bold, and full of unknowns. But managing large sums of money takes more than just great ideas. You need a simple way to track your cash to grow, attract investors, and keep things running...
Featured image: Batman struggling to read a balance sheet

10 min read

How to read a balance sheet (A simple guide for beginners)

Startup life is all about balance - and not just the kind where you're dodging your cat on the way to a Zoom call. As a founder, you’ve got a lot to juggle. But one thing you absolutely can’t ignore is your company’s finances. As we always say, you...
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4 min read

How to crush every metric that matters for revenue-based financing

Revenue-based financing (RBF) is reshaping how businesses raise capital, offering a flexible alternative to traditional loans and venture capital. To maximize this funding option, founders need a solid grasp of the key metrics that drive RBF success.
Forecasting tools and SaaS platforms - Featured (temp)

4 min read

Enhancing predictive analytics: The integration of forecasting tools with SaaS platforms

Accurate forecasts are the holy grail of business planning. The ability to reliably predict future outcomes allows companies to strategize more effectively. When forecasting tools are integrated with the scalability of SaaS platforms, predictive...
CFO for small business carrying a founder - Featured (temp)

9 min read

How a CFO for small business can unlock your financial potential

As a small business owner, you're no stranger to wearing multiple hats. You're the visionary, the sales guru, the customer service wizard, and even the janitor. But amidst the hustle, there's one role you can't afford to overlook—who's keeping an...
Startup terminology A to Z - Featured image

6 min read

The Ultimate Startup Terminology Guide: From A to Z

If you are new to the startup scene or raising capital, picking up all the startup terminology and acronyms can feel like learning a foreign language. It takes time to become familiar with these words. We put together this list of terms and their...

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