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Startup Bookkeeping

Understand the difference between bookkeepers and accountants – who handles daily transactions, who provides strategic advice, and why both matter for startu...

Updated on Sep 6, 2025

What are the Best Bookkeeping Services for Startups?

Learn how to get the best bookkeeping for your startup. Expert tips, DIY steps, and why professional bookkeeping is crucial for growth and VC funding.

Updated on May 5, 2025

What a Negative Balance on the Balance Sheet Means

This page reviews why startups might see negative balances on their balance sheets, and explains what those negative balances mean and how they can be correc...

Updated on Sep 25, 2024

What is an Administration Fee in Venture Debt?

Administration fees are something you’re likely to encounter in the startup ecosystem for all sorts of loans and investments, so you should understand what t...

Updated on Sep 25, 2024

How to Account for Legal Retainers in a Startup

This is a question we are often asked and it is a good one. However, before answering it, let’s first dive into how a legal retainer works.

Updated on Jul 17, 2024

Bookings vs Revenue

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

Updated on Jul 9, 2024

How Remote Companies Can Handle Mail

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 ...

Updated on Aug 1, 2024