Backsolve Method for Company Valuations
There are a number of approved methods that valuation firms use to create a 409A valuations. We’ll dig into one that is particularly important for startups - the Backsolve method.
Startup Investor Update Template
Every startup should be sending their investors an email update every month - an “investor update.”. And the earlier in the month, the better. It’s nice to have that conversation going with your investors so that they can help you when you need it.
Startup Financial Planning
It is late in the year 2020, and we can all agree that it’s been a doozy year so far. Everyone will be probably cheering for the same hopes and wishes to have a much better 2021. It is also a time to get your startup’s financial plan together.
Technical debt for accountants
A lot of startup founders know about technical debt. It basically means when you’re working fast you’re not going to architect everything perfectly.
Webinar: Life Science Startups Can Lower Operating Costs During COVID-19
Our friends from TriNet have invited Kruze Consulting COO, Scott Orn, to host a roundtable to discuss end-of-year planning and outline the activities that life sciences companies need to consider while moving into 2021.
PPP Loan Documentation and Forgiveness
Now that Paycheck Protection Program loans are finally flowing to our clients, what are the steps you need to take to make sure you get the maximum amount of loan forgiveness possible?
What Securities do VCs use to Invest in Startups?
In the United States, there are four types of securities that are typically used by venture capitalists to invest in Silicon Valley-style startups.
Should your company reduce salaries when an employee moves to a lower cost geography?
Due to the sudden explosion of remote work, companies are quite commonly asking us if they should reduce the salaries of employees that move to a geography with a lower cost of living.
Startup office leases and the COVID crisis
Many startups are finding themselves in a tough situation due to the COVID crisis. And we see many of our early-stage companies cutting their office expenses as a way to reduce their burn rate. What should a startup do if it is in a really tough situation and wants to adjust its office lease?
Double-entry vs Single-entry Bookkeeping
What is the difference between double-entry bookkeeping, and single-entry bookkeeping, and which is right for a funded startup or high-growth eCommerce company?
What should I keep my company's accountant abreast of?
Nothing is worse than surprising your accountant with information that could’ve helped you avert a hefty tax fine or a last-minute crisis. We’ve put together a quick list of things you should tell your accountant ahead of time.
Best Shopify Apps
We work and do the accounting for a TON of eCommerce companies, and have seen many different configurations of Shopify apps. Here is our list of the best apps for your Shopify software stack.
Pre-Seed Funds
It turns out that pre-seed funds are filling a really important niche in the market. These firms actually help increase the velocity of the earliest stages of venture capital. Greasing the wheels of Silicon Valley, in a way.
Top three negatives that employees feel about their bosses
As the COO of a people-driven services firm, I spend a lot of time thinking about our employees. We aren’t perfect here at Kruze, but I think we’ve taken a lot of very great steps in the past couple of years to make this a good place to work.
Your startup is a giant sea monster
You’re a startup and the world of possibilities lies at your feet. You’ve developed a product that can provide value to organizations across the globe. You simply need to let the world know about you.
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