November 10, 2020
Two Elemental Considerations in Scaling Your Software Company
By Dave Chase
The first task of any business is to get out a minimum viable product, leading toward product market fit. Once achieved, we often see companies race to sell, sell, sell. This can sometimes be the righ...October 30, 2020
CEOs: This is what you should look for in your CFO
By Bella Paul
When you’re kept up at night mulling over critical decisions for your company, who are you looking to for trustworthy insights? Business leaders seek counterparts who will complement their own talen...September 10, 2020
Seeing Your Strategy in Your Numbers
By Dave Chase
If you have a business strategy, it should be visible in your financials. Point blank. This may seem like an obvious claim, but surprisingly, not all business owners come to recognize this. Accor...January 08, 2020
Why You Should Hire an Outsourced CFO
By Dave Chase
The CFO is a key influencer on a business’ success. From startup to enterprise, every business benefits from a strategic CFO. However, contrary to tradition and popular belief, not every business ne...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 –...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...November 16, 2018
3 Ways to Improve Finances for Q1
By Dave Chase
Preparing for the start of a new year can be daunting. Long-term, short-term planning, and clean financials will give your business the springboard it needs to launch into its best year yet. A...November 15, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Raising Funds
By Dave Chase
Everything you need to know about raising funds from choosing the right investor, to pitching your business, to giving up the right amount of equity. John Mayfield and Chris Shelton, two veterans of ...October 19, 2018
Artificial Intelligence is the Future of Finance
By Dave Chase
The term ‘machine learning’ has become a buzzword in the past couple of years or so. Investors continually invest in artificial intelligence or “AI” technology each year — between ...