Articles
Straightforward financial tips and founder stories of heart and hard work.
- Starting Out
Building a strong financial foundation is crucial for your startup’s success. We dive into everything from choosing the right structure to managing cash flow effectively.
- Early Stage, Scaling Up
Struggling between scaling and turning a profit? Discover how to strike the right balance between growth and profitability to ensure your startup thrives in the long term.
- Early Stage, Scaling Up
Cash running low? This blog outlines five practical steps to stabilise your startup’s cash flow and regain financial control before it’s too late.
- Early Stage, Scaling Up
Term sheets are crucial but complex. This guide helps you navigate the negotiation process, ensuring you secure favourable terms while attracting the right investors.
- Early Stage, Scaling Up
Investors look for specific financial reports before committing. Discover the five essential reports you need to impress investors and secure funding.
- Scaling Up
Debt or equity? In this blog, we explore the pros and cons of both funding options, helping you decide the best way to fuel your startup’s growth. Dive right in!
- Expanding/Exiting
Preparing for an exit? Learn how to optimise your financial metrics to increase your company’s valuation and attract potential buyers or investors.
- Starting Out, Early Stage, Scaling Up
The Autumn budget is officially here! Discover the key budget changes affecting startups, from tax shifts to wage increases, and learn how to keep your growth on track.
- Starting Out, Early Stage
Your LTV/CAC ratio is key to sustainable growth. Learn how to optimise this metric to improve profitability and keep cash flow steady as you scale.
- Early Stage, Scaling Up
A Fractional CFO can do more than manage your finances – they can help attract investors by boosting your startup’s credibility & valuation. Find out how!
- Early Stage
Keeping investors happy is key during early-stage growth. Learn how to manage their expectations with transparency and keep them confident in your potential.
- Scaling Up
Ready for Series B? Learn how to strengthen your financial metrics to show investors your startup’s growth potential and secure that next round of funding.
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