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Young Entrepreneur Council Young Entrepreneur Council
Updated on April 22, 2024

Raising Money for Your Business? 9 Alternatives to Investors.

Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council share alternative fundraising solutions for entrepreneurs not looking for investors.

Amy Radin Amy Radin
Updated on April 19, 2024

Innovators, Use These 5 Tips to Win Over Corporate Finance

Innovation is difficult to quantify on a balance sheet, so here are the techniques you need to communicate its value to finance teams.

Mike Whitmire Mike Whitmire
Updated on April 15, 2024

When Should a Startup Hire a CFO?

Think about it during a growth stage or during precarious financial times.

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Jim Vaselopulos Jim Vaselopulos
Updated on April 15, 2024

3 Types of Profitability Issues and How to Solve Them

What drives an organization to lose money, and how can you manage it?

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Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on April 15, 2024

Where Is Your Startup in Its Funding Lifecycle?

Founders can find funding easier if they understand which types to seek as their company grows.

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Subrata Bagchi Subrata Bagchi
Updated on April 12, 2024

3 Tips to Start Preparing for Next Tax Season Now 

Tax season is always stressful for small businesses, but it’s not too soon to prepare. Follow these steps to make next tax season a breeze.  

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 09, 2024

Let’s Figure Out Your Startup’s Valuation

There are formulas and market multiples. Then there’s what someone is willing to pay.

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Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on March 19, 2024

How to Avoid the Startup Death Spiral

The death spiral starts with a precipitous drop in valuation and ends with an R.I.P for your company. Here’s how to stop death in its tracks.

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Jennifer Barnes Jennifer Barnes
Updated on March 15, 2024

What Can a Fractional Executive Do for Your Startup? 

Fractional executives are experienced freelancers or consultants who a company can hire to work in a c-suite capacity on a part-time basis. Here’s how to get the most out of them.    

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Mary May Mary May
Updated on March 15, 2024

This is Why Your Startup Needs Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping helps startups obtain financing, make informed money decisions and develop and stick to budgets. What’s not to like?

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