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Many early-stage businesses don’t have a full-time CFO, which leaves founders straddling finances alongside everything else. A fractional startup CFO can help you build value, keep your vision on course and add consistency and power to your financial operations. Our startup consulting services keep everything in motion so you can pivot, scale and accelerate to the next stage. -- 👉 Contact us today! 🌐 www.bookeeps.com 📩 info@bookeeps.com 📞 212-426-8642 . . . . . . . #StartupSuccess #FractionalCFO #EarlyStageBusiness #FoundersJourney #FinancialStrategy #BuildValue #VisionOnCourse #FinancialConsistency #ConsultingServices #StartupConsulting #BusinessGrowth #PivotAndScale #AccelerateGrowth #StartupFinance #PartTimeCFO #EntrepreneurLife #FinanceAndOperations #StartupSupport #ScalingBusiness #ValueCreation #OperationalExcellence #FinancialManagement #NextStageGrowth #BusinessAdvisory #StartupJourney #StrategicFinance

What is Considered Standard on Term Sheets? 🧐 Be careful, especially if this is the first time exploring a term sheet. Investors are used to terms sheet and know well what is considered a good/bad deal for them. For founders, however, it may be the FIRST time they are dealing with the term sheet. The asymmetry of information can be a future source of headaches for founders. Term sheets are not legally binding but set the stage for future negotiations. There is no absolute right or wrong standard to a term sheet. As a whole, it should make sense for both the investor and the founder. Please understand in detail what you are signing, especially regarding: > An Exclusivity Period - you cannot negotiate with other parties within a specific amount of time until the negotiating period ends. > Creation of the option pool - it is normal for VC to insist on a 10% option pool or so before the funding round because they do not want to be diluted by them. You could close the round and ask for the option pool afterwards diluting the newly invested VC. > Liquidation Preference - this would give the investor their investment back first before any other investors get anything. Please note that this would set precedence, meaning the investors who come afterward will want the same terms or better. It might be best to work with a legal expert during this. However, that typically costs $20k + VAT. Look at the image below from Eva Dobrzanska and Founder's Catalyst. Quiz yourself to see how many of the terms you fully recognize. Don't rush into signing anything. Let me know what questions you have about term sheets and I'll try to answer them. 💬 If you still need to get into the term sheet stage, your pitch might be the problem. I invite you to take my pitch workshop for free and improve your odds of getting funding: https://lnkd.in/gBYdDQDt #termsheet #investors #VC #venturecapital #founders #startups

Running a startup is exciting, but managing finances can be overwhelming. That's why most startups, like yours, prefer to outsource their CFO services. Without a strong foundation, even the best ideas can struggle. Don't go it alone.  Focus on your core business while an experienced CFO helps you navigate the financial complexities. Connect with me directly on LinkedIn to explore how our CFO services can revolutionize your business strategy and operational success! #FinancialConsulting #SMEs #ProsperityWithPFCI #finance #business #PFCI #BusinessGrowthOpportunities #StrategicCFO #FinancialLeadership #CorporateGrowth #InnovationInFinance #DataDrivenDecisions #FutureOfFinance #CFOInsights

'You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.' – Wayne Gretzky" Are you at the start of your business journey or are you thinking about launching a new venture?  At Marshall & Co, we specialise in business planning and advice right from the beginning. Partnering with an accountant from day one offers many benefits: - We can assist you in navigating startup finances and budgeting with expert advice, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to avoid penalties.  - The team will also advise on how to optimise tax strategies to maximise savings and cash flow. Gain peace of mind knowing your financial matters are in capable hands, allowing you to focus on building and growing your business. #startup #businessowner #smallbusiness

Many founders, whether at the early or steady stage, actively seek funding but often overlook if they're truly prepared. Is your business scalable, or are there hidden gaps? Messy cap table, financial issues, excessive debt leverage—these things can derail your funding journey. Can your CA or VCFO see beyond immediate accounting solutions to evaluate your business's true needs? Perhaps what's needed is a seasoned advisor who can identify and remedy these critical areas. Even small errors can be costly, potentially derailing the future trajectory of your startup. These issues are pivotal in building investor confidence and ensuring smooth funding rounds. Whether you're gearing up for an early-stage funding round or preparing for the next major step, establishing a solid foundation is essential. We, at Factoryal have consistently been the partner of choice for startups, guiding founders through strategy, financial restructuring, and investor readiness. Our objective is to streamline your funding journey, enabling faster and smarter growth. Introducing 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗗𝗔𝗔𝗦) 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗹—a dedicated solution to make your startup investor-ready. Don’t let small oversights cost you big opportunities. Check out the attached presentation for more details, or reach out directly on DM / amit(at)factoryal.in. Chennapa Naidu Darapaneni #funding #venturecapital #advisory

Young startups, it's time to embrace Fractional CFOs in 2024! But don't rush, read up! 🚀 What's a Fractional CFO? Your numbers guy! (s)he questions co-founders and challenges the norm. 💡 Why You Need One NOW: Cost Consciousness: (s)he will dig into your expenses to optimize costs, which is the talk of the town. 💰 Sales Acceleration: Yes, that can happen. (s)he jumps into your sales strategy and optimizes efforts on different leads. 🤦♂️ Not accountants: Just because they say they can, doesn't mean they can. Hunting the right fractional CFO is key. Only the startups with the courage to truly understand and navigate their numbers will get to celebrate New Year's Eve of 2025! #CFO #startupecosystem #2024outlook

Essential financial habits for business owners: Having good financial management processes from day one will also make your business more attractive to potential investors and, ultimately, buyers. Take a look at our latest article for some important habits to build for your start-up right from the get-go > https://lnkd.in/eeUfC6_K #StartUp #BusinessPlanning #BusinssStrategy #SME #Berkhamsted

A robust financial model is a compass for venture-backed startups. It helps founders allocate resources, map out future growth milestones, understand burn rate, and so much more. But building these models isn’t straightforward: it’s a process that demands the support of experienced financial leaders. Discover the five steps to building a financial model for your SaaS business here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NvLMV0 #gsquared #gsquaredpartners #gsquaredCFO #chieffinancialofficer #cfo #accounting #fractionalcfo #ceo #virtualcfo #business #entrepreneur #parttimecfo #smallbusiness #chiefexecutiveofficer #finance

Retained earnings: a financial milestone for startups! 📈 Negative retained earnings are common for VC-backed startups but if a big prospect asks for your financials you’ll need to be able to explain why! Link to the article in the original Kruze Consulting post. 💡

A robust financial model is a compass for venture-backed startups. It helps founders allocate resources, map out future growth milestones, understand burn rate, and so much more. But building these models isn’t straightforward: it’s a process that demands the support of experienced financial leaders. Discover the five steps to building a financial model for your SaaS business here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NtKzf0 #gsquared #gsquaredpartners #gsquaredCFO #chieffinancialofficer #cfo #accounting #fractionalcfo #ceo #virtualcfo #business #entrepreneur #parttimecfo #smallbusiness #chiefexecutiveofficer #finance