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[Startup Finance Basics] Scott Orn on the This Week In Startups Podcast

Posted on Sun, 21 February 2021 by healy jones

Recently, Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, was invited to be a guest on Jason Calacanis’ highly-ranked This Week In Startups Podcast. Scott participated in a four-part series entitled “Startups Finance Basics”.

Can my startup retroactively apply for PPP 1?

Posted on Thu, 11 February 2021 by scott orn

Today I’m answering the question, can my startup retroactively apply for a PPP 1 loan? This is a question I’m getting quite a bit from startup founders who were eligible but didn’t apply for the Payment Protection Program loan in March, April, and May of last year.

How to collect your Accounts Receivable Checks When Your Office is Closed Due To Covid

Posted on Tue, 9 February 2021 by scott orn

Today I’m answering the question: how do startups collect accounts receivable checks when their offices are closed due to covid?

How Do Venture Capitalists Spend Their Time?

Posted on Mon, 8 February 2021 by scott orn

Today we are answering the question, “how do venture capitalists spend their time?” Everyone thinks VCs just get to run around and invest in tons of companies and have the greatest job of all time… but they only get to do that for a small percentage of their time.

Brex vs American Express - Which credit card is best for startups?

Posted on Wed, 3 February 2021 by healy jones

The Brex corporate card is one of the fastest-growing financial tools we’ve seen startups adopt in the past few years. But traditional card vendor American Express isn’t sitting on its laurels, and has announced their own “Brex Killer” card – “American Express Corporate Program for Startups.”

Where Should Your Startup Incorporate

Posted on Tue, 2 February 2021 by scott orn

If you are a startup and you are going to get venture capital financing, you should consider incorporating out-of-state and become a Delaware C-corp. This means your initial incorporation happens in Delaware. There are a few reasons why you would want to do this and this article will discuss a few.

What is the Value-Add of Angel Investors

Posted on Tue, 26 January 2021 by scott orn

As a startup looking for funding, you should know the answer to “what is the value-add of angel investors?” Read to learn more.

A Guide to Tax Returns for Seed Stage Startups

Posted on Wed, 20 January 2021 by vanessa kruze

It’s tax season once again and for seed stage startup founders, there’s a lot to know. At Kruze Consulting, our tax experts work with early stage companies through all stages of the tax process. Here are the most commonly asked questions we get from founders.

How do I Get in Touch with Angel or Seed Funds?

Posted on Tue, 19 January 2021 by scott orn

Ever wonder “how do I get in touch with Angel or Seed Funds? Read to learn how to know exactly what to include in a cold email.

83(b) Election - What to File and When?

Posted on Mon, 18 January 2021 by scott orn

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.

Is Y Combinator Worth It?

Posted on Tue, 12 January 2021 by scott orn

Is Y Combinator worth it? Discover the benefits of going through the startup accelerator program, including how to obtain additional money, press coverage and more.