Virtual CFO vs In-House, Which is Right for my Business?

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Virtual CFO vs In-House, Which is Right for my Business?   Hiring a CFO represents a significant progression in any company’s development. As every business is unique, you do not want to approach the decision from a “one-size-fits-all” mindset. Companies at...

Negotiating Your VC Term Sheet: A Practical Guide

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Negotiating Your VC Term Sheet: A Practical Guide   Once you believe you have found the right VC, negotiating your term sheet distills all of the hope and uncertainty you have held since you started seeking out investment partners into one process. While an...

How to Prepare a Profit and Loss Statement for Your Small Business

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As a small business owner, it is vital that you stay on top of your finances. By understanding the inflows and outflows of cash, you can gauge the company’s financial health while finding opportunities for improvement.  In that regard, a profit and loss (P&L)...

What is a Good Gross Profit Margin?

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Evaluating gross profit margin is difficult because every business is unique. For example, companies prioritizing sales volume amongst their strategies or operating in highly competitive markets trend towards lower gross profit margins despite maintaining healthy...

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8 Tips for Raising Startup Capital

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Have you recently launched a business? Are you preparing to?  For many early stage companies, this touchpoint necessitates a capital raise. But raising money is not necessarily formulaic—investors differ, strategies vary, and how you lock in funds might be completely...