When to Classify Costs as COGS vs Operating Expense, and Why It Matters
Understanding the difference between COGS and OpEx isn't just a finance formality. It shapes how your business is evaluated, how you plan pricing and hiring, and how you present your performance to investors and your board.
What to Do When Your Forecast and Reality Start to Drift
Even the best forecasts drift from reality. Here’s how to spot it early, realign your model, and communicate with clarity when your plan changes.
How to Run a Clean Monthly Close With a Small Team
Even without a finance team, early-stage startups can create a clean, repeatable monthly close process. Here’s how to stay consistent and improve speed.
How to Report on Burn and Runway the Right Way
Burn and runway are two of the most talked-about metrics in early-stage startups, but they’re often misunderstood. This guide breaks down how to calculate, track, and report these metrics with confidence.
The First 90 Days of Finance at a Seed-Stage Startup
After raising your seed round, building a strong finance function is essential. This guide offers a 90-day roadmap for early-stage startups to build clarity, discipline, and structure into their financial processes.
Building Internal and External Reporting Packages: A Founder's Guide
As your startup grows, your reporting needs evolve. This guide explains how to build internal and external reporting packages that drive clarity, build trust, and support strong leadership.
The 5 KPIs Every Growth-Stage SaaS Company Should Monitor Regularly
Tracking the right KPIs isn’t about having a massive dashboard—it’s about identifying the key metrics that drive action for your business. In this post, learn how to choose, track, and use KPIs that move the needle for growth-stage SaaS companies.