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The Two Sides of Annual Upfront Payments and Multi-Year Contracts for SaaS
So, you’ve made it through minimum viable product (MVP) stage and managed to convince a few clients to pay you for your product. Hooray!...
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How to Calculate Potential Revenue for a Startup and Present to Investors
Some entrepreneurs think that what matters most is a disruptive product with a big potential market and that investors don’t care much...
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7 Best Small Business Accounting Software Options
Accounting software is far more powerful than Excel and should easily streamline all of your startup's finances. Here are 7 good solutions.
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Top 6 Financial Mistakes to Avoid for Startups
As a startup founder, your to-do list is never ending: hiring, culture, sales, marketing, product development, fundraising — it goes on...
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How to Tell If an Investor Is a Bad Fit
Pitching investors and knocking on doors for growth capital is an all-consuming process. Not only does it require countless coffee...
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Everything You Need to Know About the SBA’s 7(a) Loan
For more than sixty years, the Small Business Administration has helped American businesses grow. The SBA was slow to adopt programs and...
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Is It Time to Stop Using Excel for Your Startup's Finances?
Don't miss out on funding because your financials are a mess. Get your finances out of Excel and into accounting software!
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5 Top Issues We See With Startup Financials
An entrepreneur with clean financials enjoys many benefits. Avoid these common problems that can hold you back.
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How to Get the Funding that Best Fits Your Startup
If you’re trying to raise money for your business, there are now many alternatives to VC funding, particularly for smaller tech...
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How to Prove Your Startup’s Growth Potential
Fundraising is tough. Make it easier by telling a good story about your startup's potential growth with your business metrics.
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How to open the door to capital: Lighter Capital’s guide for tech startups
You’re about to go knocking on doors to raise capital for your growing tech company, but do you know how to maximize your chances to...
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How to Use Financial Projections to Tell Your Growth Story
Potential investors want more than your P&L and financial projections - they want your growth story. Here's how to give it to them.
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How to Calculate SaaS Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
One of the most important SaaS metrics to track is monthly recurring revenue (MRR). Here's how to calculate it.
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How to Attract Potential Buyers for Your Startup
It’s a question on the mind of many entrepreneurs. Namely, ‘how can I make my business attractive to potential acquirers?’ People start...
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The SaaS Revenue Model: 7 Factors That Drive Startup Success
Developing a revenue model for your business is perhaps the best way to get and keep your startup financially healthy. A well thought out...
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How to Track Your Income and Expenses with a Chart of Accounts
No matter which accounting system your startup uses, at its heart is the chart of accounts (COA), an indexed list of accounts with...
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New Year Accounting Resolutions: Checklist for Startups
With the start of the new year, it’s time to reflect on your company’s finances and figure out how best to position your small business...
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How to Record Deferred Revenue for SaaS
If your SaaS Startup is using accrual accounting, you should know how to properly account for deferred revenue.
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Funding the In-Between Years
Financing discussions for early-stage technology businesses typically focus on the sexiest and most elusive source of funding: venture...
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