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Financial Strategy and Planning

Catch-Up Bookkeeping for Startups: Get Your Books Back on Track

Learn how startup founders can tackle catch-up bookkeeping, restoring order to overdue books and setting a foundation for growth, compliance, and investor tr...

Updated on Nov 20, 2025

How Do Part-Time CFOs Help Startups?

Learn how part-time CFOs help startups monitor cash burn, control costs, and optimize liquidity to drive stronger, more sustainable growth.

Updated on Nov 12, 2025

5 Reasons VC-Funded Startups Use Fractional CFOs

Discover how fractional CFOs drive fundraising, investor relations, and regulatory compliance for venture-backed companies, providing cost-effective financia...

Updated on Nov 12, 2025

Financial Storytelling for Startups: How Outsourced CFOs Impress Venture Capitalists

Discover how outsourced CFOs help startups turn financial data and KPIs into compelling, investor-ready stories, boosting fundraising success and strategic a...

Updated on Nov 12, 2025

4 Smart Reasons to Raise Venture Debt

Explore why venture debt helps startups extend runway, refinance, fund new opportunities, and boost acquisition flexibility.

Updated on Oct 30, 2025

The True Cost of a Startup Employee

Calculate the real cost of your startup hires with Kruze Consulting’s guide – consider salary, taxes, benefits, perks, and hidden expenses.

Updated on Oct 29, 2025

5 Smart Steps After Raising Venture Capital

Learn the five critical things every founder should do after raising venture capital – from banking and hiring to accounting, board prep, and venture debt.

Updated on Oct 23, 2025

Venture Lending: Common Defaults Explained

Learn about the most common events of default in venture debt, how they’re triggered, and what founders can do to protect their startups.

Updated on Oct 23, 2025

What Does a Good Startup CFO Do?

Discover the key roles of a good startup CFO – from fundraising and financial strategy to managing cash flow, investor relations, and sustainable growth.

Updated on Oct 23, 2025

Best Business Structure for Startups

Learn whether an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp is best for your startup. Get expert advice from Kruze Consulting on tax impact, fundraising, and long-term growth.

Updated on Oct 19, 2025