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What Startup's Accounts on the Balance Sheet Need to be Reconciled

What Startup's Accounts on the Balance Sheet Need to be Reconciled
Posted on Mon, 15 January 2024 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

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.

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Warrant Coverage Venture Loans

Warrant Coverage Venture Loans
Posted on Tue, 19 December 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The rationale for a warrant coverage or a little bit of equity upside for the lender is that they're taking a lot of risk here.

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Bookings vs Revenue vs ARR

Bookings vs Revenue vs ARR
Posted on Thu, 12 October 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

At Kruze Consulting, we get tons of questions about the difference between bookings, ARR and revenue.

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Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?

Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?
Posted on Tue, 12 September 2023 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?' and discusses different types of taxes you may need to consider.

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Gusto vs Rippling: a CPA Reviews Both

Gusto vs Rippling: a CPA Reviews Both
Posted on Tue, 5 September 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

For founders, picking a payroll system, and knowing how to compare the options, presents an important decision that will matter a lot over time.

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How To Hire International Employees

How To Hire International Employees
Posted on Sun, 6 August 2023 by 3661e623-f0d6-4ce3-aa86-f20f7762cd50

Thank you to our friends at Deel for sharing their knowledge on this important topic for startups.

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How Your Startup Can Afford One More Engineer

How Your Startup Can Afford One More Engineer
Posted on Sun, 12 February 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

If you’re a startup, money is often tight – you want to get the most you can out of your venture capital.

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Startup Offsites Best Practices

Startup Offsites Best Practices
Posted on Sun, 8 January 2023 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

With the rise of remote work and fully / partially remote startups, offsites are becoming an important way for companies to collaborate and build culture.

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Who Appoints a Startup’s CFO?

Who Appoints a Startup’s CFO?
Posted on Sun, 20 November 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

When you consider hiring a CFO for a startup, you may also want to think about the other people who will help make that decision.

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When should a startup make its first ops hire?

When should a startup make its first ops hire?
Posted on Sun, 18 September 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'When should a startup make its first ops hire?' and why it is important to do so.

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What is a POA notification?

What is a POA notification?
Posted on Sun, 24 July 2022 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

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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What is a Co-Employer Relationship?

What is a Co-Employer Relationship?
Posted on Mon, 4 July 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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

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What Does the VP of Ops or COO At a Startup Do?

What Does the VP of Ops or COO At a Startup Do?
Posted on Thu, 5 May 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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.

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What does your startup need to know about acqui-hires?

What does your startup need to know about acqui-hires?
Posted on Sun, 10 April 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

There are many reasons for a company to buy a startup, early-stage, or really any company.

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When should your startup make its first operations hire?

When should your startup make its first operations hire?
Posted on Fri, 1 April 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'When should your startup make its first operations hire?' and everything else you need to know.

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How should my startup pay engineering contractors?

How should my startup pay engineering contractors?
Posted on Mon, 7 March 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'how should my startup pay engineering contractors?' and how depends on where you are located.

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What’s the best time of year to switch to a PEO?

What’s the best time of year to switch to a PEO?
Posted on Tue, 11 January 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'What is the best time of year to switch to a Professional Employer Organization ?'.

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How do you manage accounting complexities when you have a distributed workforce?

How do you manage accounting complexities when you have a distributed workforce?
Posted on Sun, 19 December 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, breaks down how you can manage the accounting complexities when your startup has a distributed workforce.

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Who is the highest paid person at a startup?

Who is the highest paid person at a startup?
Posted on Sun, 10 October 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'who is the highest paid person at a startup?' and talks about the ways startup employees are payed.

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Should your startup switch to unlimited PTO?

Should your startup switch to unlimited PTO?
Posted on Tue, 5 October 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting answers the frequently asked question about Paid Time Off (PTO) and whether or not your startup should switch to unlimited PTO.

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8 Ways Employees Steal Money From Startups

8 Ways Employees Steal Money From Startups
Posted on Sun, 12 September 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, explains the eight ways in which employees steal money from startups and how to prevent employee theft.

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Vaccine Tax Credit for Startups

Vaccine Tax Credit for Startups
Posted on Mon, 28 June 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The Vaccine Tax Credit was a tax credit created under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and was announced earlier this year by the President.

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What Happens If Your Startup Doesn’t Make Its Medical Payments?

What Happens If Your Startup Doesn’t Make Its Medical Payments?
Posted on Tue, 15 June 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'what happens if your startup doesn’t make its medical payments?' and why it is a big deal for startups.

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What Does an Outside General Counsel Do?

What Does an Outside General Counsel Do?
Posted on Mon, 12 April 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the frequently asked question 'what does an outside General Counsel do?' & the benefits to having one on your side.

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Should your company reduce salaries when an employee moves to a lower cost geography?

Should your company reduce salaries when an employee moves to a lower cost geography?
Posted on Thu, 24 September 2020 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'Should your company reduce salaries when an employee moves to a lower cost geography?'.

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Top three negatives that employees feel about their bosses

Top three negatives that employees feel about their bosses
Posted on Thu, 30 July 2020 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses the top three negatives that employees can feel about their bosses and how Kruze has adapted.

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How do you calculate the True Cost of a startup employee?

How do you calculate the True Cost of a startup employee?
Posted on Wed, 27 May 2020 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The first hire for a startup is an exciting time! When a startup goes beyond the founders and has employees, the business can start to feel “real.”

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Two recent Kruze guest posts

Two recent Kruze guest posts
Posted on Tue, 10 March 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Read two guests posts written by Kruze Consulting's CEO, Vanessa Kruze, for the respected accounting and HR websites, AccountingToday and HR Technologist.

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2019 Kruze Training Offsite

2019 Kruze Training Offsite
Posted on Tue, 17 December 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

The Kruze team is getting together this week for networking, training and 2020 planning.

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Startup Offsite Travel Policy

Startup Offsite Travel Policy
Posted on Tue, 10 December 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, shares an example of an offsite travel policy that will help your startup's team understand the trip's intentions.

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The Great August Cardio Challenge

The Great August Cardio Challenge
Posted on Mon, 16 September 2019 by 86afaa4c-cefb-11ed-afa1-0242ac120002

Kruze Consulting has launched “The Great August Cardio Challenge” as part of our #wellnesswednesday initiative to encourage employee wellness.

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Kruze Consulting in HR Technologist

Kruze Consulting in HR Technologist
Posted on Tue, 10 September 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Vanessa Kruze, Kruze Consulting’s Founder and CEO, recently published an article on HR Technologist with 4 tips for managing a remote workforce.

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Event - Managing Departmental Budgets for Fast Growth Startups

Event - Managing Departmental Budgets for Fast Growth Startups
Posted on Thu, 15 August 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting and Procurify are pleased to present an event for San Francisco startups, Managing Departmental Budgets for Fast Growth Startups.

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How recruiting costs change as a startup grows

How recruiting costs change as a startup grows
Posted on Tue, 16 July 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Most of our startup clients are growing fast, raising capital, developing and shipping product and hiring. Lots and lots of hiring!

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Essential HR Tools for the scaling startup

Essential HR Tools for the scaling startup
Posted on Tue, 18 June 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Kruze Consulting has worked with over 1000+ startups and has helped set up numerous HR infrastructure systems.

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Featured Service - Decisely

Featured Service - Decisely
Posted on Tue, 2 April 2019 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Decisely is a benefits brokerage and HR services company that offers interconnected technology solutions to small businesses and startups.

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Tax Time Smoothies

Tax Time Smoothies
Posted on Thu, 14 March 2019 by 86afaa4c-cefb-11ed-afa1-0242ac120002

Continuing our tradition of focusing on employee wellness, we recently brought in some healthy smoothies to help our team deal with the stress of tax time.

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Featured Service - Rippling

Featured Service - Rippling
Posted on Tue, 5 March 2019 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Rippling is a new, cloud-based system that makes managing your startup’s HR and IT systems easy.

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Wellness Wednesday of Gratitude

Wellness Wednesday of Gratitude
Posted on Thu, 10 January 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

As part of our company’s “Wellness Wednesday,” our fearless wellness leader Hannah placed thank you cards on everyone’s desks.

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Startup Finance and Accounting Job Descriptions

Startup Finance and Accounting Job Descriptions
Posted on Mon, 3 December 2018 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting has compiled detailed job descriptions for startups' finance and accounting teams, based on our experience managing the growth of our startups.

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Does my Startup need Netsuite? 5 Signs that your Startup is Ready for Netsuite

Does my Startup need Netsuite? 5 Signs that your Startup is Ready for Netsuite
Posted on Mon, 22 October 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Netsuite is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tool.  It manages your accounting, reporting, supply chain, procurement, and much more.

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What Does a Good Startup CFO Do?

What Does a Good Startup CFO Do?
Posted on Tue, 25 September 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The first thing a CFO does for startups is to manage the financial reporting. That means making sure the books are closed and closed correctly every month.

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Featured Service - Guideline 401k

Featured Service - Guideline 401k
Posted on Wed, 19 September 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Guideline is an all-inclusive 401(k) plan for growing businesses that’s easy for employers to set up and even easier for employees to enroll and save.

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Recent Kruze Consulting Quotes

Recent Kruze Consulting Quotes
Posted on Sun, 9 September 2018 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Our team has been mentioned and quoted in a few great blogs recently, and we thought that we’d highlight some of these so that you could find them.

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Staying healthy at the workplace is a must-have for a better life

Staying healthy at the workplace is a must-have for a better life
Posted on Tue, 28 August 2018 by 86afaa4c-cefb-11ed-afa1-0242ac120002

Kruze Consulting CPA looks at mindfulness and staying healthy at the workplace, something Vanessa Kruze has made a priority for employees.

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Featured Service - AVRA Talent

Featured Service - AVRA Talent
Posted on Mon, 27 August 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

AVRA Talent, previously known as Recruit, partners with startups and growing firms to help fill non-technical talent.

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Featured Service - Trucks Venture Capital

Featured Service - Trucks Venture Capital
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Trucks Venture Capital funds the entrepreneurs building the future of transportation.

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Featured Service - Square 1 Bank

Featured Service - Square 1 Bank
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Growing companies is what they do. From early stage to IPO and beyond.

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Featured Service - Sequoia

Featured Service - Sequoia
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Sequoia is the service partner for people-first companies.

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Featured Service - Republic.co

Featured Service - Republic.co
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

For the first time in history, now the majority of the US population can invest in tech startups.

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Featured Service - Ranchod Law Group

Featured Service - Ranchod Law Group
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives an overview of Featured Service The Ranchod Law Group, an immigration law firm in Sacramento California.

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Featured Service - Hitch Partners

Featured Service - Hitch Partners
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Hitch Partners is a retained search consulting firm that partners with technology companies on mission-critical leadership roles focused on security.

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Featured Service - Capshare

Featured Service - Capshare
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Issue stock today and manage all your equity in one place without getting bogged down in spreadsheets and paperwork.

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Featured Service - Bridge Bank

Featured Service - Bridge Bank
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Bridge Bank was founded in the highly competitive climate of Silicon Valley in 2001, and still provides a full suite of professional business banking services.

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Featured Service - Bonusly

Featured Service - Bonusly
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

They are building the future of employee recognition, rewards, and reviews. Bonusly integrates seamlessly with your organization's HR and communication tools.

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Featured Service - Bill.com

Featured Service - Bill.com
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Creating Magically Simple Business Payments.

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Introducing KruzeTax - Startup Tax Returns

Introducing KruzeTax - Startup Tax Returns
Posted on Thu, 25 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Tax Season is upon us! Instead of using a local CPA firm (way too expensive & no Startup expertise), check out KruzeTax.com.

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What is the best and cheapest registered agent in Delaware that has experience with tech startups?

What is the best and cheapest registered agent in Delaware that has experience with tech startups?
Posted on Wed, 3 January 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

I’m going to expand this question a bit…Why does a startup need to have a Registered Agent in Delaware?

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2018 New Tax Laws & How they Affect Startups

2018 New Tax Laws & How they Affect Startups
Posted on Wed, 3 January 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

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Featured Service - UrbanSitter

Featured Service - UrbanSitter
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

UrbanSitter helps you find Babysitters, Nannies, and Child-Care.

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Featured Service - Hugo

Featured Service - Hugo
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting Feature Service Hugo is the smartest place for your team’s meeting notes, something we guarantee from personal experience with great results.

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Featured Service - Fleetsmith

Featured Service - Fleetsmith
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Fleetsmith is the new Cloud Based Mac Management Software that will change the way you work.

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Featured Service - Emburse

Featured Service - Emburse
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Emburse's virtual cards and expense management system is truly amazing for keeping expenses within your company well organized and controlled.

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Startup's Due Diligence Information Venture Lenders Ask For

Startup's Due Diligence Information Venture Lenders Ask For
Posted on Tue, 14 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The first thing they're going to ask for is your historical financials.

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IRS Audits and Startups

IRS Audits and Startups
Posted on Tue, 14 November 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

What can I do to make sure that I am prepared for an IRS audit? Ultimately, how can I make sure that I don't get it to an IRS audit situation?

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Best Systems for Paying your Startup's International Contractors

Best Systems for Paying your Startup's International Contractors
Posted on Tue, 14 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

We typically recommend Bill.com, but they don't do the international.

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Why Do Startups Take Venture Debt?

Why Do Startups Take Venture Debt?
Posted on Thu, 9 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

At Kruze Consulting, we get tons of questions about venture debt. Should a startup take it? Is it good for the startup?

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What Startup Systems to Set Up First?

What Startup Systems to Set Up First?
Posted on Wed, 25 October 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vanessa Kruze, Kruze Consulting's CEO, discusses the vital online systems and programmes that startups should set up when they first start the company.

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Amazon Web Services & Kruze Consulting Discuss Three Accounting, Finance & HR Software Tools for Startups

Amazon Web Services & Kruze Consulting Discuss Three Accounting, Finance & HR Software Tools for Startups
Posted on Wed, 18 November 2015 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting discusses the firm's three favorite software tools for Startup Accounting, Finance and HR on Amazon Web Service's Activate Blog.

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