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What Are Capital Expenditures for Startups?

What Are Capital Expenditures for Startups?

Capital expenditures, otherwise known as CAPEX, are mentioned in startup board meetings all the time. It’s definitely a fundamental term to understand when dealing with startup accounting.
Published on Wed, 10 April 2024
What’s the difference between primary and secondary shares at a startup?

What’s the difference between primary and secondary shares at a startup?

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, identifies the key differences between a startup’s primary and secondary shares and what happens when they are sold.
Published on Thu, 4 April 2024
How are Startup Employee Strike Prices Set?

How are Startup Employee Strike Prices Set?

It’s a common question: Does the startup board have any flexibility when it comes to setting the strike price for options?
Published on Tue, 2 April 2024
Bookings vs Revenue vs ARR

Bookings vs Revenue vs ARR

At Kruze Consulting, we get tons of questions about the difference between bookings, ARR and revenue.
Published on Mon, 1 April 2024
What are Your VC’s Return Expectations Depending on the Stage of Investment?

What are Your VC’s Return Expectations Depending on the Stage of Investment?

It is incredibly important that startup founders know what their VCs are going for so that they can be aligned and make smart decisions.
Published on Fri, 29 March 2024
Can You Lose Money if You Sell Treasuries Early?

Can You Lose Money if You Sell Treasuries Early?

A lot of startups are finding that, with interest rates going up, they have the opportunity to work with a cash management specialist who can then get them into very safe Treasury and corporate bonds, even packages or bundles of bonds. 
Published on Tue, 26 March 2024
What is a Secondary Stock Transaction?

What is a Secondary Stock Transaction?

Kruze Consulting COO, Scott Orn, explains everything you need to know about secondary stock transactions and why VC firms are buying founder shares.
Published on Wed, 20 March 2024
What is Pay to Play in Venture Capital?

What is Pay to Play in Venture Capital?

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'what is pay to play in venture capital?' helping startups to understand pay to play provisions.
Published on Tue, 19 March 2024
QSBS and Treasury

QSBS and Treasury

VC-backed startups beware! Large cash reserves can jeopardize your QSBS eligibility. Learn how to manage your finances for maximum tax benefits.
Published on Mon, 18 March 2024
Should you cap commissions?

Should you cap commissions?

A question we get frequently from startup founders is should they cap commissions for their sales team? The reason they ask this question is because they get the financials we prepare at Kruze, and they are startled that the VP of Sales or a top salesperson is making more money than anyone else in the company.
Published on Sun, 17 March 2024
Creating a chart of accounts for an ecommerce startup

Creating a chart of accounts for an ecommerce startup

Build a strong financial core for your ecommerce business. Learn how to create a customized chart of accounts to track finances, gain insights, and make data-driven decisions to fuel your online store's growth.
Published on Thu, 14 March 2024
Creating a chart of accounts for a biotech startup

Creating a chart of accounts for a biotech startup

Build a solid financial foundation for your biotech venture. This guide explains how to create a chart of accounts specific to your startup's needs, ensuring clear financial tracking and driving innovation.
Published on Thu, 14 March 2024
Creating a chart of accounts for a fintech startup

Creating a chart of accounts for a fintech startup

Empower your fintech business with a robust financial foundation. Learn how to create a customized chart of accounts to track transactions, gain insights, and drive sustainable growth.
Published on Thu, 14 March 2024
Creating a chart of accounts for a hardware startup

Creating a chart of accounts for a hardware startup

Lay the groundwork for your hardware startup's growth with a customized chart of accounts. Manage complex expenses and ensure financial clarity for a successful future.
Published on Thu, 14 March 2024
Creating a chart of accounts for an AI startup

Creating a chart of accounts for an AI startup

Unlock the financial potential of your AI startup! Discover how a customized chart of accounts streamlines expense management and fuels your venture's success.
Published on Thu, 14 March 2024
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