Practical Finance Guidance for
Growing Startups
Comprehensive guides and actionable insights for seed and Series A founders navigating fundraising, financial planning, and investor relations.
Comprehensive Guides
Deep-dive resources covering everything you need to know
The Complete Guide to Fractional CFO Services
What they do, when you need one, how much they cost, and how to hire the right partner.
Startup Runway: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about calculating, managing, and extending your runway.
Board Decks & Investor Updates
How to create compelling board presentations and write updates that get responses.
Series A Readiness Checklist
The financial checklist every founder needs before raising their Series A.
Startup Financial Metrics Guide
The KPIs that actually matter: ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, gross margin, and more.
Startup Budgeting Guide
How to build a budget that actually works: planning, tracking, and forecasting.
Startup Tax Guide
Entity structure, R&D credits, 409A valuations, state taxes, and key deadlines.
Startup Finance Tech Stack Guide
Essential tools for growing companies: accounting, expenses, payroll, and more.
Startup Accounting 101
Everything founders need to know: cash vs accrual, revenue recognition, monthly close, and common mistakes.
Scaling Your Finance Function
Build finance capabilities that grow with your startup: when to hire, what to outsource, and how to build processes that scale.
Popular Articles
Quick reads on the topics founders ask about most
10 Signs You Need a Fractional CFO
The warning signs that it's time for financial leadership
How Much Does a Fractional CFO Cost?
Real pricing data from $3K to $15K/month
12 Ways to Extend Your Runway
Proven strategies to make your cash last longer
Due Diligence Red Flags That Kill Deals
The issues that make investors walk away
The Series A Data Room Checklist
Every document investors expect to see
Board Deck Template for Startups
Slide-by-slide template with examples
R&D Tax Credits: Save Up to $500K
Offset payroll taxes with this overlooked credit
409A Valuations Explained
What founders must know about stock option pricing
Accounting Mistakes That Kill Fundraises
Avoid these errors before due diligence
QuickBooks vs Xero vs NetSuite
The definitive comparison for startups
Your First Finance Hire
Controller, accountant, or bookkeeper first?
LTV:CAC Ratio: The Growth Metric
The ratio investors care about most
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