by Molly Esselstrom | Sep 13, 2019 | Bookkeeping
Let’s be honest, bookkeeping isn’t everyone’s forte. But, for better or worse, it is a necessary beast to tame for any business owner. Whether you are your own bookkeeper, hire a trusted team to run the department, or outsource through a company like airCFO,...
by Celia Daniels | Sep 12, 2019 | Operations
When you’re working on a passion project, it can be easy to overlook the technical details. This is often the case when growing your startup. When you’re just finding your feet, you probably don’t need a full-time CFO. Every startup has different back-office needs,...
by Celia Daniels | Aug 22, 2019 | Accounting
Accountants and bookkeepers share many of the same responsibilities in a startup environment, but their positions are not the same. Accountants collect, record, and analyze a business’ financial data while also ensuring that the future presentation of that same data...
by Celia Daniels | Aug 22, 2019 | Bookkeeping
A bookkeeper and an accountant work with similar materials, but the positions aren’t the same. Startups and business owners need to bring their bookkeepers into the loop early in the company’s inception. Why? Because bookkeepers facilitate the day-to-day financial...
by Ryan Smith | Aug 14, 2019 | Operations
There are few things more exciting than running your own startup. There’s the thrill of watching your business grow and pursuing your dreams. Every milestone, from making your first sale to hiring your first employee to cutting your first paycheck to yourself, feels...
by Celia Daniels | Aug 6, 2019 | Accounting
Of all the new businesses starting in the United States today, only one-third will survive for 10 years or more. This is a two-sided statistic. On one hand, it may discourage some potential business owners from taking their first steps into an industry they could...
by Molly Esselstrom | Aug 2, 2019 | Taxes
That’s right. This article is all about the dreaded “T” word. Taxes. For most Americans, taxes are a once-a-year moment of panic, but for many others — such as private contractors, freelancers, and small business owners — they are reminded quarterly via estimated tax...
by Justin McLoughlin | Feb 4, 2019 | Operations
The early days of any company are all about resource management. Life as a startup is perilous. The companies who survive and thrive are usually the ones who find ways to do more with less. That could mean having employees who pull double duty and fill multiple roles....
by Justin McLoughlin | Feb 4, 2019 | Taxes
Taxes. They’re a constant presence for any startup. No matter whether you just started earning revenue or you’re a mature veteran, taxes are an important expense item that can be a drag on your bottom line. An effective tax strategy can make all the difference between...
