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What is a POA notification?

What is a POA notification?
Posted on Sun, 24 July 2022

POA (power of attorney) notifications are sent out from taxing authorities, like states or the federal government, when they receive POA authorizations.

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How to Raise Venture Capital from Existing Investors Right Now

How to Raise Venture Capital from Existing Investors Right Now
Posted on Sun, 17 July 2022

It’s been a tough stock market and venture market recently for startup tech companies. Since the market has corrected, capital is becoming precious again.

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How to Rebalance Ownership Between Founders

How to Rebalance Ownership Between Founders
Posted on Sun, 10 July 2022

Before we get into the how, let’s start with why you may want to rebalance ownership between founders.

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What is a Co-Employer Relationship?

What is a Co-Employer Relationship?
Posted on Mon, 4 July 2022

The co-employer relationship occurs when a company uses a professional employer organization or PEO.

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Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations

Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations
Posted on Sun, 26 June 2022

The latest scam targeting startups is fraudulent (or misleading) California Statement of Information requests. 

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What are Your VC’s Return Expectations Depending on the Stage of Investment?

What are Your VC’s Return Expectations Depending on the Stage of Investment?
Posted on Thu, 23 June 2022

It is incredibly important that startup founders know what their VCs are going for so that they can be aligned and make smart decisions.

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Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?

Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?
Posted on Sun, 19 June 2022

There’s a good reason startups pay more in social security taxes, including payroll taxes, earlier in the year than they do later in the year. 

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What is the 2% and 20% VC fee structure?

What is the 2% and 20% VC fee structure?
Posted on Sun, 12 June 2022

Everything you need to know about the 2% and 20% venture capital standard fee structure. Here is a basic breakdown and alternative structures.

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Why do VC General Partners invest in other Venture Capital Funds

Why do VC General Partners invest in other Venture Capital Funds
Posted on Tue, 7 June 2022

Before we jump into why venture capital general partners would invest in other VC funds, let’s break down some basic terminology. 

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Venture debt: Don’t borrow your own money

Venture debt: Don’t borrow your own money
Posted on Sun, 5 June 2022

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, talks about the risks of Venture Debt and how to make sure you don’t end up borrowing your own money!

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The value of having a branded VC lead your startup’s round

The value of having a branded VC lead your startup’s round
Posted on Tue, 31 May 2022

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, discusses the value of having a branded Venture Capital firm lead your startup’s round and its several benefits.

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How do a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation?

How do a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation?
Posted on Mon, 30 May 2022

Scott Orn explains how a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation and why VC firms want their startups to be incorporated in Delaware.

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How to Protect Intellectual Property With a Global Team

How to Protect Intellectual Property With a Global Team
Posted on Tue, 24 May 2022

Everything you need to know about protecting your startup’s intellectual property with a Global Team, by leading CPA firm Kruze Consulting.

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How often should an early-stage startup have board meetings?

How often should an early-stage startup have board meetings?
Posted on Sun, 22 May 2022

This is an important question when it comes to Series A and Series B startups. 

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Do startup boards have flexibility in setting the strike price for options?

Do startup boards have flexibility in setting the strike price for options?
Posted on Tue, 17 May 2022

It’s a common question: Does the startup board have any flexibility when it comes to setting the strike price for options?

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