Startup founders, are you looking to raise venture capital? Here are 3 tips for startup venture capital funding.
One of the fastest-growing tools that we’ve seen our startup clients adopt is Brex’s corporate card. But Ramp’s expense management card is a great option for later-stage companies.
We recently compared revenue trends amongst 400 early-stage startups that took a Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan last year to startups that did not.
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”.
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.
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?
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?
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.”
Scott Orn, Kruze COO, recently co-authored two posts on TechCrunch on how startups should approach and negotiate a venture capital investment with CVCs.
Recently, Kruze COO, Scott Orn, participated in Sean Ellis’ new podcast accompanied by one of our clients - the CEO of SonderMind, Mark Frank.
Kruze Consulting, a leading accounting firm serving VC funded startups, breaks down how the COVID stimulus bill, the CARES Act, will help seed and venture funded startups.
Congress is working on legislation to help businesses survive the COVID-19 crisis. Traditionally, SBA loans would not be a fit for venture-backed startups because of personal guarantees requirements and majority ownership issues.
One of the most common questions CEOs ask us at Kruze Consulting is: “How much should my salary be?” Since the Kruze team helps run startup’s books and payroll, it’s natural that we’d get this question. We looked at our payroll data for over 125 seed and venture-backed startups to come up with the answer.
Visa has announced that they are acquiring Plaid, a FinTech Unicorn who provides the backend data-transfer piping a lot of automated financial systems use - including some cutting edge bookkeepers.
This month we surveyed nearly 30 Bay Area CFOs to find out their predictions for all things tech in 2020. One question that drew particularly enthusiastic responses was: What’s the next new U.S. tech hub?
Our Quora Space - The Up Round - has been growing non-stop since last year! Our almost 11,000 followers get super informative articles on startup finance and accounting every day.
Not all tax filings are due on the same date for every company. In fact, many state and local compliance deadlines depend on… well, maybe when your startup first filed the initial filing, or incorporation, or when your business crosses a specific threshold - it really can vary by jurisdiction. Here are some of the state and local filings that vary based on your particular circumstances.
Offsites are becoming more and more popular for startups, especially since many startups are hiring remote workers. Getting everyone together for a few days to go over corporate strategy and training can not only help improve productivity, it can also help grow the right company culture.
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.”
2019 hasn’t been the best year for startup IPOs. Uber, Lyft, and Slack are all tradings below their IPO prices - and let’s not even talk about WeWork.
Early-stage startups have a constant battle of managing their cash-out dates (when they run of capital) and spending enough to make progress on their business plan.
1099s are a pain - somewhat mindless paperwork every startup needs to send to their contractors and many vendors like law firms.
It is no secret that sitting upwards of 8 hours a day is harmful to your health. When your profession requires you to use a computer all day, sitting seems to be the only option!
One of the fastest-growing tools that we’ve seen our startup clients adopt is Brex’s corporate card. But Stripe’s new card is a huge announcement from a major fin-tech provider to early-stage companies.
Post meta descriptionVanessa Kruze, Kruze Consulting’s Founder and CEO, recently published an article on HR Technologist with 4 tips for managing a remote workforce.
There’s a new rule in town that venture-funded startups need to know about - and consider following if they want to remain GAAP compliant.
In the early days of a startup, projecting cash flow is relatively simple, because it’s a one-way street.
At Kruze Consulting we work with hundreds of startups and we see it all - shoeboxes full of receipts, hand-written, coffee-stained financial ledgers and even a contract on a cocktail napkin!
As experts in the venture debt market, we recently released a study that surveyed venture debt firms and bankers representing over 85% of the venture debt market.
Brad Gakenheimer joined us for a #wellnesswednesday event to share how Roast Umber is working to break down barriers in exploring coffee, to promote sustainable growing practices and challenge you to enjoy a cup of coffee, as it is.
Most of our startup clients are growing fast, raising capital, developing and shipping product and hiring. Lots and lots of hiring!
Kruze Consulting’s Jim Gellas, VP of Finance, was recently interviewed on Procurify’s Spend Culture Stories podcast.
Kruze Consulting has worked with over 1000+ startups and has helped set up numerous HR infrastructure systems.
Hey, it’s springtime for a little spring cleaning! It’s a great moment to give your startup’s cash flow a little dusting. Here are some easy tips you can use to try to reduce your company’s burn.
Startup companies quickly reach a point where they need insurance. But startup founders often don’t have the time and expertise to figure out what coverage they need - and most brokers don’t understand the unique needs of startups.
We recently updated our Uber vs. Lyft Market Share Report. Check it out to see how these two competitors fought over the startup ridesharing market!
If you are a startup CEO who has just raised funding, this post will help you understand the financial information your VC’s will expect to see from you.
Decisely is a benefits brokerage and HR services company that offers interconnected technology solutions to small businesses and startups.
A list of the top 5 startup law firms and top 10 boutique firms, as compiled by an analysis of startup spending. Calculated by Kruze Consulting, a leading CPA focused 100% on venture-funded startups. The top law firm is Fenwick, followed by Wilson Sonsini, Gunderson, Orrick, Perkins Coie and more.
How to get a Startup Stock Option Exercise Report for your startup’s tax filings. Startups are required to report to the IRS the amount of compensation for services granted to employees and contractors through stock option exercises.
As part of our company’s “Wellness Wednesday,” our fearless wellness leader Hannah placed thank you cards on everyone’s desks.
Brex is an awesome corporate credit card for startups! Their unique service offers an instant online application, no personal liability, and tailored rewards.
Latham & Watkins is one of the biggest and best startup law firms in Silicon Valley.
A noticeable trend among startups is a desire to build a business that will have a positive impact on people and our planet.
Bolt VC is a Venture Capital fund which specializes in helping hardware startups get the capital, prototyping, and expertise they need to build their foundations.
FloQast is a software exclusively designed for accountants to close books faster and more accurately.
Netsuite is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tool. It manages your accounting, reporting, supply chain, procurement, and much more.
DocSend is a great content management tool designed for sales and finance professionals.
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value by putting ideas into action for real estate occupiers and owners.
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.
AVRA Talent, previously known as Recruit, partners with startups and growing firms to help fill non-technical talent.
HubHaus is solving the housing problem for working professionals through Coliving.
Avison Young is the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
A Look At The Ridesharing Choices Made By Today’s Preeminent Startups.
There are really three main reasons why you absolutely want to be using Bill.com.
Happy New Year Startups! Concerned about your 2016 Tax Deadlines? We've done the work for you with this complete 2016 Tax Compliance Calendar.
Kruze Consulting is excited to bring you a new podcast series by Chief Operating Officer, Scott Orn. The podcast is called The 1 California and it focuses on startup life.
When I was a partner at Lighthouse Capital, I invested in tons of startups. I invested in startups like it was my job—because it was my job, and at Lighthouse we did our job well. So I have seen exactly what it takes to raise a Series A.
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