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Does my startup need an address?

Does my startup need an address?
Posted on Sun, 29 January 2023 by scott orn

The short answer is yes. There are multiple reasons why it is important that your startup has an address.

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What is the right amount of venture capital to raise?

What is the right amount of venture capital to raise?
Posted on Thu, 19 January 2023 by healy jones

How large should your venture capital round be? Advice from a well known VC, plus detailed considerations.

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A Guide to Tax Returns for Seed Stage Startups

A Guide to Tax Returns for Seed Stage Startups
Posted on Thu, 19 January 2023 by vanessa kruze

The ultimate tax season guide for startups, by the leading tax CPA to startups. Kruze has filed thousands of tax returns; we answer the top tax questions.

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What Salaries Will Startup CEOs Earn in 2023?

What Salaries Will Startup CEOs Earn in 2023?
Posted on Wed, 18 January 2023 by healy jones

Kruze Consulting answers frequently asked question ‘What Should my CEO Salary be?’ by looking at payroll data from 110s of seed and venture-backed startups.

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Startup Banks Squeezed by Rising Rates and Less Funding

Startup Banks Squeezed by Rising Rates and Less Funding
Posted on Sun, 15 January 2023 by scott orn

The current rise in interest rates and decrease in startup fundraising is leading to a deposit squeeze at startup banks. These circumstances haven’t occurred in a while, so let’s take a look at what’s happening and why. 

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How Should Bookkeepers Account For Legal Retainers?

How Should Bookkeepers Account For Legal Retainers?
Posted on Wed, 11 January 2023 by scott orn

This is a question we are often asked and it is a good one. However, before answering it, let’s first dive into how a legal retainer works.

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Startup Offsites Best Practices

Startup Offsites Best Practices
Posted on Sun, 8 January 2023 by vanessa kruze

With the rise of remote work and fully / partially remote startups, offsites are becoming an important way for companies to collaborate and build culture.

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Gusto vs Rippling: a CPA Reviews Both

Gusto vs Rippling: a CPA Reviews Both
Posted on Thu, 5 January 2023 by healy jones

For founders, picking a payroll system, and knowing how to compare the options, presents an important decision that will matter a lot over time.

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Should you shut down state tax accounts when an employee leaves?

Should you shut down state tax accounts when an employee leaves?
Posted on Mon, 2 January 2023 by scott orn

Should you shut down the relevant state tax accounts when a startup employee or co-founder leaves the company?

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Things You Should Do After Closing a Seed Round

Things You Should Do After Closing a Seed Round
Posted on Sat, 17 December 2022 by scott orn

Seed rounds are usually the first material amount of institutional investor money put into a company. So it’s important for startup founders to take the right steps once you have successfully raised that funding.

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How an account aging report can help revenue generating startups

How an account aging report can help revenue generating startups
Posted on Sat, 10 December 2022 by healy jones

An account aging report is a tool that revenue generating startups can use to manage and track their accounts receivable.

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What is a Cap Table and Why Does Your Startup CPA Need Access?

What is a Cap Table and Why Does Your Startup CPA Need Access?
Posted on Sat, 3 December 2022 by scott orn

We often get this question from founders who don’t yet have a cap table or are reluctant to give us access to it.

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What is a forward commitment in venture debt?

What is a forward commitment in venture debt?
Posted on Sun, 27 November 2022 by scott orn

For startups using venture debt can be a very helpful way to gain additional financing they need, to extend their runways or bridge to the next financing round. In order to strategically utilize venture debt for the best outcome, arranging a forward commitment is a smart move.

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Brex vs Ramp - Which card is best for startups?

Brex vs Ramp -  Which card is best for startups?
Posted on Thu, 24 November 2022 by healy jones

Our CPA team compares Brex and Ramp. Which offers the best card for startups? We look at points, expense management features and more.

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Who Appoints a Startup’s CFO?

Who Appoints a Startup’s CFO?
Posted on Sun, 20 November 2022 by scott orn

When you consider hiring a CFO for a startup, you may also want to think about the other people who will help make that decision.

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