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9 min read

How a CFO for small business can unlock your financial potential

As a small business owner, you're no stranger to wearing multiple hats. You're the visionary, the sales guru, the customer service wizard, and even the janitor. But amidst the hustle, there's one role you can't afford to overlook—who's keeping an...

6 min read

The Ultimate Startup Terminology Guide: From A to Z

If you are new to the startup scene or raising capital, picking up all the startup terminology and acronyms can feel like learning a foreign language. It takes time to become familiar with these words. We put together this list of terms and their...

11 min read

The Golden Rule of Startup Metrics: KYN (Know Your Numbers)

Startup metrics should be every founder's true north. We call it KYN (know your numbers). Some founders do it, and some don't. As we've seen time and time again here at Forecastr - the founder who knows their numbers is the founder who succeeds.

5 min read

How to Build a Rock-Solid Ecommerce Financial Model

In the startup world, SaaS is king (and you know this - it’s discussed everywhere, constantly). SaaS financial models are straightforward: they show recurring revenue and large growth potential with just a handful of variables, which pumps investors...

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...

6 min read

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...

4 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...

7 min read

7 Common Financial Modeling Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make

Financial modeling is an essential part of running a successful startup. From budgeting to investment analysis, a solid financial model can help founders make informed, data-driven decisions about their businesses.

5 min read

How a Financial Model Helps You Raise Capital Like a Boss

Raising capital is a crucial chapter in the story of every growing startup. Whether you’re seeking seed funding from an angel investor or trying to close a big Series A with the world’s leading VC firms, a solid financial model can help you plan...