AMPLĒO BLOG
Tips and tricks to help you run your business, from Amplēo's top financial and strategy experts
October 03, 2019
Convertible Notes, SAFE Notes, and Revenue-Based Financing Explained (In Simple Language)
By Dave Chase
We frequently are asked about the merits of various methods of business funding. When CEOs are curious about non-equity capital, those discussions inevitably come around to the ideas convertible not...
September 25, 2019
1 Question CEOs Should Ask Before Starting a Business
By Dave Chase
The Mark Zuckerberg era of moving fast and breaking things is over. A more socially aware society requires more from CEOs than ever before. Now, CEOs are not only expected to bring a value driven prod...
September 10, 2019
An Authentic and Humble Approach to Leadership
By Dave Chase
What is true leadership? Leadership isn’t fame, fortune, or even internal satisfaction. Rather, leadership is about creating a positive and lasting impact. Combined in a CEO, authenticity and humili...
August 28, 2019
Maximizing Your Valuation; Minimizing Risk for Your Best Valuation Yet
By JB Henriksen
The valuation of a business may seem complex, but it always boils down to this: the value of a business is the amount a buyer is willing to pay a seller. While the concept is simple, valuing a bus...
May 07, 2019
The Gig Economy and Finance — Why It’ll Work For You
By Patrick Ord
We are living in the “gig economy”. What does that mean for you and your business? The shift from full-time to gig-based work is shaking up the economy in a major way. But don’t be fooled –...
January 18, 2019
Women in VC and Compensation — An Analysis
By Dave Chase
Pitchbook recently posted an article on the gender pay gap in private equity and venture capital firms and their findings were extremely insightful. To summarize the findings, cash compensation was co...
January 02, 2019
3 Tips to Start the New Year on the Right Foot
By Dave Chase
It's day two of a new year and the perfect opportunity to plan for the year. Here are 3 tips to start your business on the right foot in 2019. Throughout the holiday season, I've spent a lot of...
December 18, 2018
Why Utah is the Place to Start a Business
By Dave Chase
When considering the best places to start a business, many people immediately think Silicon Valley. However, entrepreneurial hubs like Silicon Slips in Lehi, UT seem to be popping up around the countr...
December 11, 2018
Financial Modeling Mistakes to Avoid
By Dave Chase
Financial modeling is an important part of any type of forward looking financial planning. Contrary to popular opinion, increasing revenue and returns is not as simple as “turning on the faucet”. ...
December 05, 2018
Business Basics: The Difference Between CFO and Controller
By Dave Chase
In many small businesses, the financial team may be made up of one or two people. However, as the function grows, it’s important to ensure that you’re utilizing the right people and skills for dif...
November 30, 2018
When To Hire A CFO For Your Startup
By Dave Chase
So you've got a new startup. You’re the CEO and you’ve got a partner and a small team. You are managing the finances of your business because no one else knows how to, but your only experience is ...
November 27, 2018
The Best Way to Clean Up Your Financials NOW
By Dave Chase
Clean up your balance sheet today and your other financial statements will fall in line. Messes in the balance sheet make for messes in the income statement and cash flow statement. By cleaning up thi...