In the realm of business finance, each and every transaction is significant, not just for the immediate financial health of the company, but also for its long-term stability and compliance with laws and regulations.  As a business owner, you are responsible for maintaining financial integrity by meticulously tracking receipts and bills for every transaction that […] Read more “The Importance of Matching Receipts and Bills for Every Transaction”

Launching a startup is an exhilarating and often difficult journey. Successfully navigating the complexities and curveballs that are thrown your way is what will set you apart on your path to creating and running your business. One major aspect of running your startup is successfully managing your cap table. A cap table, short for capitalization […] Read more “Cap Tables for Startups”

Founding and growing a successful company is a monumental task that all begins with an idea. As your company continues to evolve and expand, the responsibilities and challenges inevitably multiply over time as well. This is where a Chief Operations Officer (COO) can have a major impact.  A COO will provide support, be mindful of […] Read more “The Importance of a Chief Operations Officer (COO) Role for a Start-Up”

When it comes to estate planning, understanding the options available to you and how they can facilitate the transfer of your assets to your loved ones is essential.  If you’re not familiar with trusts, they are legal arrangements that allow you to set aside funds and assets to be passed on after your death. They […] Read more “Defining Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts”

Creating and implementing better business cash management strategies plays an important role in the success and long-term sustainability of any organization in today’s competitive business landscape.  Whether you are running a small startup or an established enterprise, understanding the intricacies of cash management strategies can significantly impact your organization’s financial health and provide you with […] Read more “7 Strategies for Better Business Cash Management ”

Financial projections for startups provide an opportunity for planning and strategizing in the beginning stages of your business venture, especially when it comes to your startup’s finances.  They play a large part in determining the long-term viability and chances of success. With accurate financial projections, you can: In this article, we will take a more […] Read more “How to Build Financial Projections for Startups”

If your business needs financial management or other financial services, then CFO advisory services may be worth looking into.  For businesses today, the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved beyond a traditional financial manager. A CFO not only oversees traditional financial operations, but also helps to guide the direction of the company […] Read more “Does Your Business Need CFO Advisory Services?”

Most marketing agencies set goals that revolve around increasing revenue, but what they really want is more profit. They hope that by increasing revenue, they will also increase profit.  There’s definitely a connection between profit and revenue, and they are both equally important. But it’s important to understand that they are two different metrics.  Learn […] Read more “2023 Planning: Profit vs Revenue for Marketing Agencies”

When you think of a tax strategy, you probably think of putting a plan together to save money. When you think of saving money, you think of more profit.  Now, there’s a logical connection between these two ideas, because creating a tax strategy for your business will help you increase your profits.  As you prepare […] Read more “How Tax Strategy Aligns with Profit Goals”

Creating a healthy work environment greatly influences a business’s success, but many companies find it challenging to hire and retain high-quality employees.  Top talent is requesting better benefits, healthy work-life balances, strong company culture, remote work options, and more, so if they can’t find these perks at their current job, they begin to look for […] Read more “5 Tips for Creating a Healthy Work Environment”

The balance sheet came into being all the way back in the 15th century when Italian monk Luca Pacioli gave the standard accounting system an overhaul.  Now, balance sheets are an accepted and required financial statement.  If you are a business owner or founder it is essential that you understand and know how to read a balance sheet. Balance […] Read more “For Business Owners Only: What Does Your Balance Sheet Tell You?”

There was a time when borrowing money to start a business meant one thing: a bank and its often byzantine and bureaucratic approval process. But markets change, as does technology, and early stage companies seeking capital no longer have to turn to skeptical and onerous loan committees to get the funding they need to get […] Read more “5 Alternative Funding Sources for Start-Ups”