Brex vs Ramp - Which card is best for startups?
Our CPA team compares Brex and Ramp. Which offers the best card for startups? We look at points, expense management features and more.
What are SG&A expenses?
Founders will hear the term “SG&A expenses” thrown around in board meetings a lot. SG&A stands for selling, general, and administrative expenses. One way to think of SG&A expenses is that it’s the cost of running your company.
Top 11 Venture Capital Pitch Decks
We’ve helped clients raise over $15 billion in VC funding - here are some of the best pitch deck templates on the internet right now, plus links to two free templates you can get for free.
What is Founder Preferred Stock?
Founder preferred stock is a pretty new thing in the startup game. Historically, founders would always get common stock, usually in the form of founder shares that they received early on.
How Do Founders Make Money?
Making money is important; it’s part of the startup journey and, especially for founders, you are taking a lot of big risks by starting a company from scratch.
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.
When Fundraising Should You Practice With Less Desirable VCs?
A piece of advice that we hear being given out a lot in the startup world is that, when your startup is fundraising, you should fine-tune your pitch by approaching less desirable or non-target venture capitalists first.
Are Term Sheets Legally Binding?
Term sheets can be a little bit of a gray area in the venture capital/startup world since certain elements, such as the confidentiality agreement, are legally binding.
What Does the VP of Ops or COO At a Startup Do?
Scott Orn answers the question ‘what does the VP of Ops or COO at a startup do’ with a breakdown of their roles and their responsibilities.
Downround Guide: Understanding, Mitigating, and Navigating
Downrounds are happening and more as the startup ecosystem is grapples with the aftermath of the 2021 VC bubble and a depressed tech stock market. Here is a practical guide on how to deal with one.
New R&D Tax Legislation: What Startups and VCs need to know
Congress is working on a tax package (called the Smith/Wyden tax package) that could revive key tax provisions, including the deductibility of research and development expenses.
Why Revenue Visibility Matters for Startups
We always encourage revenue visibility to startup founders and it matters for a couple of big reasons, both inside and outside of the company.
What Startup's Accounts on the Balance Sheet Need to be Reconciled
The punch line here is that every single account on the balance sheet needs to be reconciled, not just the bank and the credit cards.
What Data Should Startups Track When You Sign a New Customer?
There are some pieces of information startups should absolutely track when signing a new customer contract.
83(b) Election - What to File and When?
Make sure that your company gets a favorable tax rate. Learn about the 83(b) election for shareholders as well as how and when to file. Read more.
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