Most startups have about 10 million shares of common stock. As the company grows, so will the number of shares. Because this high number only increases over time, it’s important that you have CAP table management to easily view and interpret shareholder equity. But what are CAP tables, exactly? How can you choose between the two most […] Read more “Carta vs Pulley: CAP Table Management Tools for Business Owners”

It’s officially time to start creating your annual plan! Whether you are new to the business or a seasoned vet, you’ve likely put into practice each of the main items needed to create an annual plan.  A plan starts with assessing your current state. Then it requires setting goals, creating strategies, measuring progress, and confiding […] Read more “Annual Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs”

Tax savings is a goal of every small business owner. However, 93% of business owners will overpay on their taxes, each year. Small business owners have multiple options to save on taxes, as long as they know where to find them. Below are just a few simple tips that can help you to maximize these […] Read more “Top 5 Tax Savings Tips for Profitable Business Owners”

The SaaS industry is booming with innovations in the billing, accounting, and payment system space. Recurly, Billsby, and Chargify are three of the most popular options on the market today. But which one is best? All of them are below with informative side-by-side comparisons so that you can make an informed decision about what works […] Read more “2021 SaaS Reviews: Recurly, SaaSOptics, Billsby, Chargify”

Business owners who wish to offer employees a percentage of future profits may be considering a profits interest method for doing so. This can be a beneficial opportunity for all involved.  Before you offer profits interest, it’s important to make sure it’s the right option for your business. Once you’ve done that, you need to […] Read more “How to Implement Profits Interest in Your Business”

Every marketing agency needs a tax strategy and now is a great time to put one together. Your tax strategy sets the financial stage for the upcoming three to five years. This forecasts your business revenue and projected expenditures. As a result, you can better plan the best practices for the smart growth of your […] Read more “Building a Tax Strategy for Your Marketing Agency”

Whether a new startup owner or a seasoned vet running a business, odds are you are constantly looking for ways to increase your revenue.  Doing this task usually leads to marketing tactics that will let you reach more people who want to hire you or buy your products. Said differently, most growth efforts are centered […] Read more “How to Approach Pricing in Your Agency”

Understanding your startup and its financials is critical. These early-stage metrics let you keep a finger on the pulse of your business so you can predict your future earnings and your organization’s long-term health.  We’ve divided these key indicators into categories. Start tracking these now to keep your costs in line and your revenue healthy. […] Read more “The Numbers you Need to Watch in an Early-Stage Startup”

Every business owner strives to make better decisions. However, making good decisions consistently is incredibly challenging.  In most cases, there is no way to have all the information about every variable involved before making a decision. This creates uncertainty in the direction you take your business.  But even though there will always be some degree […] Read more “How Using Data Can Help You Build a Startup Team”