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Startup Acquisition Process: Guide for Founders

Startup Acquisition Process: Guide for Founders

How to Navigate a Startup Acquisition: A Founder's Guide to Due Diligence, Valuation, Negotiation & Closing the Deal
Published on Tue, 26 November 2024
M&A due diligence for startups: An overview

M&A due diligence for startups: An overview

How to Navigate Startup M&A Due Diligence: A Guide for Founders
Published on Tue, 26 November 2024
Why Does Your Startup Need an Expense Policy?

Why Does Your Startup Need an Expense Policy?

How to Implement a Startup Expense Policy: Discover why your startup needs a clear expense policy, what to include, and how to enforce it.
Published on Mon, 25 November 2024
Beware of using deal structure to protect your startup’s valuation

Beware of using deal structure to protect your startup’s valuation

A hot topic today with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs is the danger of using deal structure to protect your startup's valuation. We see this happening all too often, so let’s take a look at it.
Published on Sun, 24 November 2024
What does the term default mean in finance?

What does the term default mean in finance?

In the startup world, being in default is not a happy place to be. Being put into default occurs when your startup has borrowed money but can no longer repay the loan.
Published on Sun, 17 November 2024
Form 1125-E: Everything You Need To Know About Compensation of Officers

Form 1125-E: Everything You Need To Know About Compensation of Officers

Learn the key facts about IRS Form 1125-E: required for reporting officer pay in corporations with $500K+ gross receipts
Published on Mon, 11 November 2024
Startup Payroll Costs

Startup Payroll Costs

Discover the hidden costs of startup payroll. Learn how to optimize payroll expenses, choose the right provider, and navigate complex tax regulations.
Published on Tue, 5 November 2024
What is an Acquihire?

What is an Acquihire?

‘Acquihire’ is a term used to describe the act of a larger, more successful company buying a startup company that, while it may have developed good technology or has a great team, didn’t quite make it.
Published on Sun, 3 November 2024
Form 1120 Extension

Form 1120 Extension

Learn why filing Form 7004 by April 15 can be beneficial for startups. Discover common reasons for needing an extension and how it can help you avoid penalties and interest.
Published on Fri, 1 November 2024
Valuation Methods For Startups

Valuation Methods For Startups

Learn how company valuation can help guide your strategic planning, investments, and legal decisions
Published on Tue, 29 October 2024
What is a credit facility?

What is a credit facility?

When you’re launching a startup company, there’s often points where you realize you need extra capital.
Published on Sun, 27 October 2024
How to Incorporate a Startup

How to Incorporate a Startup

Choosing the right legal structure is crucial to your startup. It affects taxes, ownership, and business assets
Published on Thu, 24 October 2024
Who pays for directors and officers liability insurance at a startup?

Who pays for directors and officers liability insurance at a startup?

Who pays for the liability insurance of directors and officers at a startup? This question came from someone joining a board of directors who was concerned that they were going to have to pay for it out of their own pocket.
Published on Sun, 20 October 2024
What Is Accumulated Depreciation and Why Does it Matter?

What Is Accumulated Depreciation and Why Does it Matter?

Learn why tracking accumulated depreciation is crucial for accurate financial reporting, tax savings, and asset planning.
Published on Thu, 17 October 2024
Form 3800: Everything You Need to Know About General Business Tax Credits

Form 3800: Everything You Need to Know About General Business Tax Credits

What you need to know about how to use IRS Form 3800 to calculate, claim, and carry over your business tax credits
Published on Wed, 16 October 2024
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