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The Hidden Costs of Fundraising: Navigating Capital Raising Fees

Fundraising can be an exhilarating adventure for any founder. But amidst the excitement of raising capital and scaling your startup, there’s a less glamorous side to consider: the fees.

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How to factor inflation into your financial model and forecasts

Inflation. It’s a big deal in the world of finance, and it affects all types of businesses, from huge enterprises to budding startups. If you’re on the small side of that spectrum, overlooking inflation can mess up your financial projections and...

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The ultimate guide to help you raise capital for your startup

If you need to raise capital for an early-stage startup, you probably already know it will be a complex and potentially overwhelming process. Unfortunately, it’s probably also going to take a long time. So, pack a lunch and buckle up! You’re likely...

8 min read

How To Use Historical Data in Your Financial Model: 5 Important Tips

The world of startups and SMBs is a thrilling arena, ripe with raw potential. On the other side of that coin, however, is uncertainty and challenge. In this setting, a reliable financial model is invaluable because it lets you accurately forecast...

7 min read

5 reasons outsourced CFO services help you raise capital with ease

You’re on the runway, ready for takeoff. Your engines are revving, your coordinates are set, and a voice from the control tower says, “You’re all clear.” Then you look over and the seat on your right-hand side is empty. Your co-pilot is nowhere to...

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Mastering startup financial models: A quick cheat sheet for founders

Some founders don’t think about creating a startup financial model until it’s too late. It’s easy to do. You’ve got your nose to the grindstone, focused on building the next big thing. Your cash runway is the last thing on your mind… until your cash...

5 min read

2 ways CFO services can power financial success for startups and SMBs

For small companies, navigating the financial landscape is like venturing through a dynamic maze: one where the walls shift and the destination keeps evolving. Unfortunately, founders and executives at small businesses often have so many...

8 min read

6 important steps to follow before you build a financial model

A financial model is a critical tool that every startup and SMB needs to leverage. A model gives you a deeper understanding of your business. It lets you plan for the future. And it helps you convince investors and stakeholders that your business is...

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Start a great financial hygiene routine with virtual CFO services

Think about your personal hygiene. You brush your teeth daily, take regular showers, and tidy up your surroundings. If you wrote it all down on paper, it would look like a pretty complicated routine. It’s a routine you keep up all the time so that...