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When Fundraising Should You Practice With Less Desirable VCs?

When Fundraising Should You Practice With Less Desirable VCs?
Posted on Sun, 11 February 2024 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

A piece of advice that we hear being given out a lot in the startup world is that, when your startup is fundraising, you should fine-tune your pitch by approaching less desirable or non-target venture capitalists first.

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Downround Guide: Understanding, Mitigating, and Navigating

Downround Guide: Understanding, Mitigating, and Navigating
Posted on Wed, 31 January 2024 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Downrounds are happening and more as the startup ecosystem is grapples with the aftermath of the 2021 VC bubble and a depressed tech stock market. Here is a practical guide on how to deal with one.

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Why Revenue Visibility Matters for Startups

Why Revenue Visibility Matters for Startups
Posted on Sun, 21 January 2024 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

We always encourage revenue visibility to startup founders and it matters for a couple of big reasons, both inside and outside of the company.

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What Data Should Startups Track When You Sign a New Customer?

What Data Should Startups Track When You Sign a New Customer?
Posted on Sun, 14 January 2024 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

There are some pieces of information startups should absolutely track when signing a new customer contract.

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Series A Financing in 2023 and 2024

Series A Financing in 2023 and 2024
Posted on Mon, 8 January 2024 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

It's become more difficult for startups to raise a Series A. Here is data behind what it takes to get a round done in 2024.

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Startup Statistics

Startup Statistics
Posted on Mon, 8 January 2024 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

As the leading CPA serving venture capital backed startups, Kruze has a wealth of startup statistics from accounting, finance, valuation, spend management, runway and more. We’ll share some of the top startup statistics we’ve produced or seen.

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Startup Valuations in 2024

Startup Valuations in 2024
Posted on Thu, 4 January 2024 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

As the leading CPA firm serving VC-backed startups, we are acutely aware of the trends in startup funding - including valuation trends.

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What Salaries Will Startup CEOs Earn in 2024?

What Salaries Will Startup CEOs Earn in 2024?
Posted on Mon, 1 January 2024 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting answers frequently asked question 'What Should my CEO Salary be?' by looking at payroll data from 110s of seed and venture-backed startups.

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What’s the difference between primary and secondary shares at a startup?

What’s the difference between primary and secondary shares at a startup?
Posted on Thu, 28 December 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, identifies the key differences between a startup’s primary and secondary shares and what happens when they are sold.

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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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How should a startup account for its first revenue?

How should a startup account for its first revenue?
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses how a startup should account for its first revenue (and ongoing revenue) before looking for more!

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How Startups are using AI

How Startups are using AI
Posted on Mon, 4 December 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, startups are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to gain a competitive edge.

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Off Balance Sheet Items and Startups

Off Balance Sheet Items and Startups
Posted on Sun, 3 December 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Off balance sheet items are usually spoken of in hushed tones when public companies crash and burn, usually in the haze of opaque financial disclosures.

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The Corporate Transparency Act: Startups and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

The Corporate Transparency Act: Startups and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
Posted on Sun, 26 November 2023 by b8e9a313-a30e-4a16-8a3a-10c78098ad1a

Compliance with regulatory requirements is crucial for the success of any business, but startups, with limited resources, need to be particularly careful.

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A Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups

A Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups
Posted on Thu, 23 November 2023 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The ultimate tax season guide for startups, by the leading tax CPA to startups. Kruze has filed thousands of tax returns; we answer the top tax questions.

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What should you do if your startup’s valuation is too high?

What should you do if your startup’s valuation is too high?
Posted on Sun, 19 November 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

After the booming startup market of the last few years, the valuation of many startups has gotten too high.

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Should Startup Founders Share Bank Statements Via Email?

Should Startup Founders Share Bank Statements Via Email?
Posted on Sun, 29 October 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

With this question, there are different factors at play. There’s what we recommend and there is also what happens in reality when founders are busy and end up resorting to the quickest method.

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What Are Insured Cash Sweeps for FDIC Insured Deposits?

What Are Insured Cash Sweeps for FDIC Insured Deposits?
Posted on Thu, 26 October 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) accounts have been around for a while, but the recent Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) crisis has made a lot of founders look more closely at this banking option for their startups.

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Should Startup Founders Take Vacation?

Should Startup Founders Take Vacation?
Posted on Sun, 22 October 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The unequivocal answer to this question is yes! Startup founders should absolutely take vacations no matter how much pressure they may feel, and there are multiple reasons for this.

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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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How Should Startups Structure Their Finance Department?

How Should Startups Structure Their Finance Department?
Posted on Sun, 1 October 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Startups change a lot over time and it is important that their finance function adapts with those changes.

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Why Venture Capital Funds are Now Including Treasury Clauses in Term Sheets

Why Venture Capital Funds are Now Including Treasury Clauses in Term Sheets
Posted on Sun, 17 September 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

As part of post-crisis cash management, venture capitalists are now putting treasury clauses into the term sheets they give their startups.

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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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How Does the US Government Issuing $1 Trillion in Debt Affect Startups?

How Does the US Government Issuing $1 Trillion in Debt Affect Startups?
Posted on Sun, 27 August 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

What does the US Federal Government issuing $1 trillion of debt mean for the startup financing environment?

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Pitch during a downturn - 10 tips that work

Pitch during a downturn - 10 tips that work
Posted on Sun, 20 August 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

As a former VC, I focus on helping Kruze clients pitch venture capitalists - and pitching during a downturn (really, a tech/VC recession) requires special finesse.

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FDIC insurance for startup funds

FDIC insurance for startup funds
Posted on Thu, 3 August 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

In the wake of the SVB crisis, startup founders with millions of dollars in VC funding are looking for FDIC coverage over $250,000. Here is how to try to get it.

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Startup 409A Valuation Report

Startup 409A Valuation Report
Posted on Sun, 30 July 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Hey, it's Scott Orn at Kruze Consulting, and today we're talking about 409A valuation reports and why startups need them.

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Know your zero cash date

Know your zero cash date
Posted on Thu, 27 July 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Scott Orn, Kruze Consulting's COO, shares everything you need to know about your startups' zero cash date and how to calculate it with your burn rate.

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How Do Venture Capitalists Make Decisions?

How Do Venture Capitalists Make Decisions?
Posted on Wed, 5 July 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Everything you need to about how venture capitalists make decisions and who has the most decision making authority, by Kruze Consulting's COO Scott Orn.

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What to look for in a startup 401k provider

What to look for in a startup 401k provider
Posted on Sun, 2 July 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

So you are a startup founder who has grown to the point where you want to set up a 401k for your employees. That is awesome! It means that you are moving ahead in the startup journey and are attracting the type of employees who are thoughtful enough to plan for their retirement.

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What do Fractional Startup CFOs Cost?

What do Fractional Startup CFOs Cost?
Posted on Tue, 20 June 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze's COO, Scott Orn's, guide to the cost of fractional startup CFOs and how their billing structure works to ensure you receive the service you pay for.

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Is your startup default alive or default dead?

Is your startup default alive or default dead?
Posted on Sun, 21 May 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Paul Graham, the entrepreneur that founded the startup incubator Y Combinator, asks a very famous question when he meets a founder: “Is your startup default alive or default dead?” Let’s look at what that means. 

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Brex vs American Express - Which credit card is best for startups?

Brex vs American Express -  Which credit card is best for startups?
Posted on Fri, 28 April 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, explains the differences between the Brex corporate card and American Express and which one is best for startups.

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What Startup CEOs and CFOs Need to Know About Insurance

What Startup CEOs and CFOs Need to Know About Insurance
Posted on Thu, 13 April 2023 by 86afaa4c-cefb-11ed-afa1-0242ac120002

Everything CEOs and CFOs need to know about why you should have insurance and what for at your startup, by leading CPA firm Kruze Consulting.

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What is the Biggest Barrier to Startups Earning a Return on Their Cash?

What is the Biggest Barrier to Startups Earning a Return on Their Cash?
Posted on Sun, 2 April 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates, and there’s no end in sight right now. And rising interest rates have the potential to affect startups in a big way.

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Can You Lose Money if You Sell Treasuries Early?

Can You Lose Money if You Sell Treasuries Early?
Posted on Sun, 19 March 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

A lot of startups are finding that, with interest rates going up, they have the opportunity to work with a cash management specialist who can then get them into very safe Treasury and corporate bonds, even packages or bundles of bonds. 

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What are Demand Deposit Marketplace Sweeps?

What are Demand Deposit Marketplace Sweeps?
Posted on Wed, 15 March 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

In the wake of the SVB crisis, founders who work with us are asking about ways to protect the full amount of their venture funding, since the FDIC insurance limit is $250,000 per depositor.

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SVB’s Startup Venture Debt Practice Post Crisis

SVB’s Startup Venture Debt Practice Post Crisis
Posted on Wed, 15 March 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) had a liquidity/solvency crisis in the middle of March 2023, and was taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

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The Biggest Drawback of Using a PEO for Payroll and Benefits

The Biggest Drawback of Using a PEO for Payroll and Benefits
Posted on Sun, 5 March 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Post meta Professional employer organizations (PEOs) can be very helpful to startup companies. But there is one major drawback to using a PEO for payroll and benefits.

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What’s the best way for a remote company to handle mail?

What’s the best way for a remote company to handle mail?
Posted on Sun, 19 February 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Remote companies are becoming more common. Forbes notes a study from Ladder that says by 25% of professional jobs were remote by the end of 2022, and that’s projected to increase.

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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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Airbase Review by a CPA Firm

Airbase Review by a CPA Firm
Posted on Wed, 8 February 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Airbase is a leader for expense management tools in the startup world, and provide pre-funded cards for fast growing startups.

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Does my startup need an address?

Does my startup need an address?
Posted on Sun, 29 January 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The short answer is yes. There are multiple reasons why it is important that your startup has an address.

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Startup Banks Squeezed by Rising Rates and Less Funding

Startup Banks Squeezed by Rising Rates and Less Funding
Posted on Sun, 15 January 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The current rise in interest rates and decrease in startup fundraising is leading to a deposit squeeze at startup banks. These circumstances haven’t occurred in a while, so let’s take a look at what’s happening and why. 

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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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What is a forward commitment in venture debt?

What is a forward commitment in venture debt?
Posted on Sun, 27 November 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

For startups using venture debt can be a very helpful way to gain additional financing they need, to extend their runways or bridge to the next financing round. In order to strategically utilize venture debt for the best outcome, arranging a forward commitment is a smart move.

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Brex vs Ramp - Which card is best for startups?

Brex vs Ramp -  Which card is best for startups?
Posted on Thu, 24 November 2022 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Our CPA team compares Brex and Ramp. Which offers the best card for startups? We look at points, expense management features and more.

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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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What salaries did startup CTOs earn in 2022?

What salaries did startup CTOs earn in 2022?
Posted on Tue, 1 November 2022 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze, the leading CPA serving VC-backed startups, mines payroll data from hundreds of startups to show what CTOs make.

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Don’t store cash in payments accounts

Don’t store cash in payments accounts
Posted on Sun, 23 October 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, breaks down the reasons why startups should not keep their cash in savings accounts and what to do instead.

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What Is Cash Drag For A VC Fund?

What Is Cash Drag For A VC Fund?
Posted on Sun, 16 October 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The term 'cash drag' sounds contradictory, because how could cash be a problem for venture capital funds? But cash drag is actually a negative thing.

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Small Startup Exits

Small Startup Exits
Posted on Sun, 2 October 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's overview on the small startup exit trend and the major rise of smaller, but meaningful, startup acquisitions in 2022.

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What is GMV?

What is GMV?
Posted on Sun, 25 September 2022 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, explains everything you need to know about Gross Merchandise Value, how to calculate GMV and what it represents.

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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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Building Success

Building Success
Posted on Thu, 15 September 2022 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Kruze Consulting named one of the best accounting firms to work for in 2022.

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Why are Entrepreneurs Choosing Search Funds?

Why are Entrepreneurs Choosing Search Funds?
Posted on Mon, 5 September 2022 by fdf0eef6-a186-44a6-851e-0a53c5a2ab94

Kruze Consulting's Onboarding Manager, Ian Williams, breakdowns the reasons why entrepreneurs are choosing search funds and what they are.

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Structured Term Sheets in Late-Stage Venture Capital

Structured Term Sheets in Late-Stage Venture Capital
Posted on Mon, 15 August 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, present an everything you need to know guide to structured term sheets in late-stage venture capital.

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This is how you should choose VCs in a tough market

This is how you should choose VCs in a tough market
Posted on Sun, 31 July 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Over the last year, it’s been a ferocious capital market for startups, with great valuations and good access to capital.

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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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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 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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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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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Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations

Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations
Posted on Sun, 26 June 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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

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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 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

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 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 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

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

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Refund Accounting for Startup

Refund Accounting for Startup
Posted on Tue, 26 April 2022 by b8e9a313-a30e-4a16-8a3a-10c78098ad1a

Refunding customers is a necessary part of doing business for almost every early-stage company, especially for ecommerce or direct-to-consumer startups.

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What is the Right of First Refusal When it Comes to Startup Equity?

What is the Right of First Refusal When it Comes to Startup Equity?
Posted on Thu, 21 April 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Everything you need to know about the Right of First Refusal when it comes to startup equity. Learn about RoFR in stock purchase agreements in VC fundraising.

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How the correction in public SaaS stock trading multiples affect startup valuations

How the correction in public SaaS stock trading multiples affect startup valuations
Posted on Tue, 12 April 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The stock market has really punished publicly traded SaaS tech stock, more so than other tech stocks. SaaS companies have been especially hammered recently. 

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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 do you reconcile your startup’s cap table?

How do you reconcile your startup’s cap table?
Posted on Sun, 27 March 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

This is an important task for startups, because they're raising a lot of money, sometimes millions or even tens of millions of dollars.

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Accounting for PPP loans

Accounting for PPP loans
Posted on Sun, 20 March 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The Paycheck Protection Program was created to provide startups and other small businesses with funds to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What is an exploding term sheet?

What is an exploding term sheet?
Posted on Sun, 13 March 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Exploding term sheets are a term used by startup founders for venture capital term sheets that have an expiration date.

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How should you handle petty cash at your startup?

How should you handle petty cash at your startup?
Posted on Mon, 28 February 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Petty cash is a term for a small amount of cash kept on hand at your startup to handle small expenses, like tipping a delivery driver or buying lunch.

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Distributing advisor shares for your startup

Distributing advisor shares for your startup
Posted on Sun, 13 February 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses everything you need to know about distributing advisor shares and the different types of advisors at startup.

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How many co-founders should a startup have?

How many co-founders should a startup have?
Posted on Tue, 8 February 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's, COO, Scott Orn answers the question 'how many co-founders should I have in my startup?' and the trade offs you might have to make.

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What does the correction in the NASDAQ mean for startup valuations?

What does the correction in the NASDAQ mean for startup valuations?
Posted on Tue, 1 February 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

If you have not been paying attention to your stock portfolio, the NASDAQ's gone down a lot. We're recording this in late January 2022.

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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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What is an employer of record?

What is an employer of record?
Posted on Tue, 4 January 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, explains the term “employer of record” and why it is so important in the startup world during the covid pandemic.

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Paying PTO if your startup is shutting down

Paying PTO if your startup is shutting down
Posted on Sun, 2 January 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

A crucial task when shutting down a startup company is notifying and paying employees for their paid time off (PTO).

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Using bond ladders for startup cash management

Using bond ladders for startup cash management
Posted on Sun, 26 December 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses everything you need to know about using bond ladders for good cash management at your startup.

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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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Closing the Deal: The Final VC Meeting

Closing the Deal: The Final VC Meeting
Posted on Mon, 13 December 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, presents his guide to closing the deal in your startups final venture capital meeting, as it can be very intimidating.

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Airbase and SVB offer a new integrated expense management solution

Airbase and SVB offer a new integrated expense management solution
Posted on Tue, 7 December 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Scott Orn talks about the integrated credit card and expense management solution that is now available for startups from Airbase and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

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For a seed round, are many investors or a small group better?

For a seed round, are many investors or a small group better?
Posted on Sun, 21 November 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'For a seed round, are many investors or a small group better?' when considering startup funding.

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Steps to shut down a startup

Steps to shut down a startup
Posted on Tue, 16 November 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives a helpful guide to shutting down a startup appropriately before moving on to bigger successes.

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How to make a good operating plan for your pitch deck

How to make a good operating plan for your pitch deck
Posted on Wed, 10 November 2021 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, presents everything you need to know about making a good operating plan for your pitch deck.

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Accounting for startup financing from Pipe

Accounting for startup financing from Pipe
Posted on Sun, 7 November 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses everything you need to know about accounting for startup financing from Pipe.com, a new lending marketplace.

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How do early stage VCs find the startups to invest in?

How do early stage VCs find the startups to invest in?
Posted on Sun, 17 October 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses the process of how early stage Venture Capital firms go about finding the best startups to invest in.

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As a startup CEO, when can I give myself a raise?

As a startup CEO, when can I give myself a raise?
Posted on Thu, 14 October 2021 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, answers the question 'as a startup CEO, when can I give myself a raise?' and how to know what to pay yourself.

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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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The IRS Opens Up Electronic Submission for Power of Attorney

The IRS Opens Up Electronic Submission for Power of Attorney
Posted on Sun, 26 September 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses getting clients power of attorney and the IRS new allowance of firms submitting Power of Attorney requests online!

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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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Trump Organization Tax Fraud Case - Lessons for Startups

Trump Organization Tax Fraud Case - Lessons for Startups
Posted on Mon, 30 August 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses the Trump Organization Tax Fraud Case and goes into the lessons that Startups can learn from it.

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Quick Guide to Matching Assets to Debt

Quick Guide to Matching Assets to Debt
Posted on Tue, 27 July 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives a quick guide to matching your startup's assets to the right kind of debt including revolvers and term debt.

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5 Ways to Collect Cash Upfront from Customers

5 Ways to Collect Cash Upfront from Customers
Posted on Sun, 11 July 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, explains 5 ways you can collect cash upfront from customers, a crucial factor in the success of a startup.

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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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3 Tips for Startup Venture Capital Funding

3 Tips for Startup Venture Capital Funding
Posted on Tue, 30 March 2021 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Startup founders, are you looking to raise venture capital? Here are 3 tips for startup venture capital funding.

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Startup PPP Loan Statistics

Startup PPP Loan Statistics
Posted on Sat, 20 March 2021 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

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.

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Compilation vs Review vs Audit

Compilation vs Review vs Audit
Posted on Sun, 7 March 2021 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains the difference between compilation, review & audit when it comes to providing your startup's 'Audited GAAP Financials'.

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[Startup Finance Basics] Scott Orn on the This Week In Startups Podcast

[Startup Finance Basics] Scott Orn on  the This Week In Startups Podcast
Posted on Sun, 21 February 2021 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting’s COO, Scott Orn, was invited to be a guest on Jason Calacanis’ This Week In Startups Podcast where he discusses startup finance basics.

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Brex vs Stripe - Which card is best for startups?

Brex vs Stripe -  Which card is best for startups?
Posted on Wed, 17 February 2021 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Our CPA team compares Brex and Stripe's card. Which offers the best card for startups? We look at points, expense management features and more.

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How Do Venture Capitalists Spend Their Time?

How Do Venture Capitalists Spend Their Time?
Posted on Mon, 8 February 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'how do venture capitalists spend their time?' giving an insight into venture capitalist's day-to-day.

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Is the recent COVID stimulus package passed by the federal government available to seed and venture capital-backed startups?

Is the recent COVID stimulus package passed by the federal government available to seed and venture capital-backed startups?
Posted on Mon, 28 December 2020 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, provides a breakdown of how the COVID stimulus bill (CARES Act) will help seed and venture funded startups.

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Startup office leases and the COVID crisis

Startup office leases and the COVID crisis
Posted on Thu, 17 September 2020 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, presents a guide to adjusting your startups office lease when your startup is in a crisis situation, such as COVID-19.

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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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Kruze on CVCs

Kruze on CVCs
Posted on Mon, 25 May 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Scott Orn, Kruze COO, recently co-authored two posts on TechCrunch on how startups should approach and negotiate a venture capital investment with CVCs.

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Fintech Equity & Debt Staircase

Fintech Equity & Debt Staircase
Posted on Tue, 28 April 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, explains the meaning of Fintech Equity & Debt Staircase and why Fintech companies raise capital.

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SBA Crisis loans may work for startups - plus alternative funding sources

SBA Crisis loans may work for startups - plus alternative funding sources
Posted on Tue, 24 March 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Read Kruze Consulting's recent newsletter about the SBA Crisis loans and how they may work for startups, as well as alternative funding sources.

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What the Plaid acquisition by Visa means for startup bookkeepers

What the Plaid acquisition by Visa means for startup bookkeepers
Posted on Tue, 3 March 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

A breakdown of Visa's Plaid acquisition and what this could mean for startup bookkeepers, particularly those who use technology to automate their process.

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Tech CFOs Name the Hottest New Tech Cities In 2020

Tech CFOs Name the Hottest New Tech Cities In 2020
Posted on Tue, 18 February 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Read about the top cities that Tech CFOS have named the next top tech hubs in 2020, from a survey conducted by Kruze Consulting involving 30 Bay Area CFOS.

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Most popular posts in our Quora Space of 2019

Most popular posts in our Quora Space of 2019
Posted on Sun, 9 February 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Have a look at some of the most popular posts by Kruze Consulting about accounting, bookkeeping, taxes and more, in our Quora Space from 2019.

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Company-specific tax filings

Company-specific tax filings
Posted on Sun, 5 January 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, presents a guide to company specific tax filing and examples of how they vary based on circumstance.

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Company-specific tax filings

Company-specific tax filings
Posted on Sun, 5 January 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, presents a guide to company specific tax filing and examples of how they vary based on circumstance.

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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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Kruze Consulting recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies

Kruze Consulting recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies
Posted on Wed, 4 December 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Learn about why Kruze Consulting has been recognized as a fast-growing company by several prestigious publications in the US and the Bay Area.

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How are Startups using cloud software that IPO’d in 2019?

How are Startups using cloud software that IPO’d in 2019?
Posted on Thu, 31 October 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

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.

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Using milestones to gate your burn rate

Using milestones to gate your burn rate
Posted on Tue, 1 October 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, gives advice on using milestones to gate your startup's burn rate to help you manage your cash-out dates.

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10 Reasons Why Startups Can’t Use Their Payroll Provider for 1099s

10 Reasons Why Startups Can’t Use Their Payroll Provider for 1099s
Posted on Tue, 24 September 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

1099s are a pain - somewhat mindless paperwork every startup needs to send to their contractors and many vendors like law firms.

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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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ASC 842: Lease Accounting and Lease Capitalization

ASC 842: Lease Accounting and Lease Capitalization
Posted on Fri, 30 August 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

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.

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ASC 842: Lease Accounting and Lease Capitalization

ASC 842: Lease Accounting and Lease Capitalization
Posted on Fri, 30 August 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

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.

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How working capital can impact a startup's cash flow

How working capital can impact a startup's cash flow
Posted on Tue, 27 August 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

In the early days of a startup, projecting cash flow is relatively simple, because it’s a one-way street.

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6 Tips for Setting Up Startup Financial Systems

6 Tips for Setting Up Startup Financial Systems
Posted on Thu, 22 August 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, gives six tips on how to set up startup financial systems, including online service provider recommendations i.e QuickBooks.

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Venture Debt Market to Grow to $10 Billion in 2019

Venture Debt Market to Grow to $10 Billion in 2019
Posted on Tue, 20 August 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Venture debt experts, Kruze Consulting, recently released a study that surveyed venture debt firms and bankers representing over 85% of the venture debt market.

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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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Do Startups Need a DCF for a venture capital round?

Do Startups Need a DCF for a venture capital round?
Posted on Sun, 4 August 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, answers the question 'Do Startups need a Discounted Cash Flow Valuation (DCF) for a venture capital round?'.

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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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Top 5 and Top Boutique Startup Law Firms

Top 5 and Top Boutique Startup Law Firms
Posted on Wed, 26 June 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

A list of the top 5 startup law firms and top 10 boutique firms curated by Kruze Consulting, a leading CPA focused 100% on venture-funded startups.

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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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Free Resource for Startups Raising Venture Capital

Free Resource for Startups Raising Venture Capital
Posted on Tue, 19 March 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting has compiled the ultimate Finance, Tax and HR Due Diligence Checklist, free for Startups to download and use in their fundraising efforts.

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Startup Corporate Tax Returns and Employee Options

Startup Corporate Tax Returns and Employee Options
Posted on Thu, 24 January 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, gives a breakdown on startup Corporate Tax Returns (required by the IRS) and the options employees have.

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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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Featured Service - Bolt Venture Capital

Featured Service - Bolt Venture Capital
Posted on Wed, 31 October 2018 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

An overview of Kruze Consulting's featured service Bolt Venture Capital, which specializes in helping hardware startups build foundations.

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Featured Service - DocSend

Featured Service - DocSend
Posted on Tue, 16 October 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

DocSend is a great content management tool designed for sales and finance professionals.

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Featured Service - HubHaus

Featured Service - HubHaus
Posted on Mon, 30 July 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

HubHaus is solving the housing problem for working professionals through Coliving.

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Kruze Consulting Firm Overview

Kruze Consulting Firm Overview
Posted on Tue, 17 July 2018 by 963f3184-cefc-11ed-afa1-0242ac120002

Vanessa Kruze, CEO of Kruze Consulting, gives an overview of Kruze Consulting Firm where we do accounting, finance, tax, and HR specifically for startups.

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Uber vs. Lyft Market Share

Uber vs. Lyft Market Share
Posted on Tue, 15 May 2018 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

A Look At The Ridesharing Choices Made By Today’s Preeminent Startups.

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5 Things to do after You Raise Venture Capital

5 Things to do after You Raise Venture Capital
Posted on Tue, 8 May 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses five things your startup should do after raising venture capital: banking, recruiting and accounting advice.

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4 Reasons to Raise Venture Debt

4 Reasons to Raise Venture Debt
Posted on Tue, 8 May 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives a breakdown of the four important reasons that you should raise venture debt if you’re a startup.

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Why Do Startups Need a 409 Evaluation

Why Do Startups Need a 409 Evaluation
Posted on Fri, 9 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The IRS wants you to have a 409A valuation so they can make sure that your common stock options have the appropriate strike price.

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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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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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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 Tue, 14 November 2017 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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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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Investor Abandonment Clause on Venture Debt

Investor Abandonment Clause on Venture Debt
Posted on Thu, 9 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

We're mainly referring to investor abandonment and venture debt term sheets.

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How Startups can track and calculate Customer Acquisition Costs in Quickbooks Online

How Startups can track and calculate Customer Acquisition Costs in Quickbooks Online
Posted on Tue, 31 October 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Learn how Startups can track and calculate customer acquisition costs in Quickbooks Online.

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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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2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendar

2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendar
Posted on Sun, 15 January 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

It's 2017 and time to start Tax Planning for your Startup! Don't worry, we've done all the work for you by creating customized 2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendars for Startups based in San Francisco, New York, Palo Alto and Santa Monica.

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Does Your Startup Have What It Takes to Raise a Series A?

Does Your Startup Have What It Takes to Raise a Series A?
Posted on Tue, 21 July 2015 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives a 3 step, simple guide so that you can ensure your startup has what it takes to raise a Series A.

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