BurklandAssociates

MARCH 5, 2024

From what to look for when hiring a Fractional CFO to when to make the hire, this article answers eight top questions we hear from startup founders. The post Hiring a Fractional CFO for Your Startup – Answers to Common Questions appeared first on Burkland.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

New specialty consulting area provides accounting expertise and financial guidance tailored to the needs of Clean Energy startups. The post Burkland Expands Services for Clean Energy Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Your people will drive your business to success when they are highly engaged and know where the ship is headed. The post Do Your Startup’s Employees Have a Sense of Purpose? appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A few proactive, off-the-radar strategies can provide even more protection and actually make a startup money on its spare cash. The post Startups Can Make Money Doing Nothing (and Minimize the Impact of Financial Meltdowns) appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Net Revenue Retention (NRR), also known as Net Dollar Retention (NDR) is a key metric for SaaS companies. Measuring NRR provides important insights into a SaaS startup’s retention and expansion Read More The post How to Measure Your SaaS Startup’s Net Revenue Retention (NRR) appeared first on Burkland.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Are you undervaluing your SaaS startup by following an ARR formula better suited for more mature companies? The post The Nuances of Measuring ARR at Early-Stage SaaS Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Tax deadlines for startups in 2024, including federal filing dates and key dates for San Francisco, New York, and Seattle. The post Tax Deadlines for Startups in 2024 appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JANUARY 17, 2024

There are good reasons to be optimistic heading into 2024. Startup founders are advised to remain patient, listen closely to the market, and stay on top of tax obligations. The post The Economic Outlook for Startups in 2024 appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the realm of high-growth, venture-funded startups, the C-Corp reigns supreme. This article explains five reasons why. The post Why Are Most High-Growth Startups C-Corps? appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JANUARY 2, 2024

The ratio of Lifetime Customer Value to Customer Acquisition Cost (LTV:CAC) has long been a gold standard metric for SaaS startups, and for good reason. When properly used, this metric Read More The post LTV:CAC – An Important (But Often Misunderstood) SaaS Metric appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Thank you to all the experts throughout the startup ecosystem who joined our Startup Success podcast in 2023 to share knowledge and insights. The post Listeners’ Favorites: Our Top Podcast Episodes of 2023 appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 was another interesting and challenging year for startups and investors. Our readers found these blog articles to be especially helpful. The post Readers’ Favorites: Our Top Blog Posts of 2023 appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The IRS recently provided new interim guidance around expense categories, contract research, and foreign R&D activities. The post R&D Tax Credit and Section 174 Update for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Startups are saturated with information on how to best budget and forecast for the year ahead. Founders are asking questions, but they’re not asking all the questions. Negative supposition about Read More The post 2024 Predictions for Startups to Plan and Prepare for Now appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Back office solutions and decision support solutions will both be natural beneficiaries of AI’s core promise. The post Two Paths Forward: AI in Startup Finance appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As of 2023, all states have enacted economic nexus legislation. Every business must understand state requirements and evaluate the tax implications. The post State Sales Tax Liability Continues to Evolve for US Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

During our recent interview, Gaurav Bhasin shared valuable insights and tips for founders considering a private equity deal. The post Private Equity Insights for Startup Founders from Gaurav Bhasin appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The final installment of a three-part series focused on helping growing startups budget and plan for success in the new year. The post Annual Financial Planning for Startups: Part-Three, Executing on Your Plan appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Part two of a three-part series focused on helping growing startups budget and plan for success in the new year. The post Annual Financial Planning for Startups: Part-Two, Projections & Plans appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Welcome to the first article of a three-part series focused on helping growing startups budget and plan for success in the new year. The post Annual Financial Planning for Startups: Part-One, Preparation appeared first on Burkland.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

VCs and growth-oriented startups are focusing on CAC payback period as one of the best measures of growth efficiency and potential profitability. The post Measuring Your Startup’s CAC Payback Period appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A straightforward approach to organizing your startup's Chart of Accounts with industry-specific example templates. The post Setting Up Your Startup’s Chart of Accounts appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

OCTOBER 5, 2023

New industry research, planning templates, eBooks, podcasts, and articles to help SaaS startups plan and scale their financial operations. The post SaaS Finance Toolkit Updates for 2023 appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

New investment brings new financial reporting requirements to keep your investors and board of directors updated and informed. The post Financial Reporting for Newly Funded Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fintech is a diverse sector with KPIs that vary between companies, but these five metrics should matter to wide swaths of the industry. The post Metrics Matter: Five KPIs for Fintech Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Startups should invest their excess capital with the objective of earning market-based returns on near risk-free instruments. The post Low-Risk Investment Instruments for Venture-Backed Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

An active approach to treasury management can help startups reduce financial risk while putting excess cash to work. The post Dimensions of a Basic Treasury Policy for Venture-Backed Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

AUGUST 29, 2023

Tracking your monthly burn rate helps ensure you don’t run out of cash runway while investing in your startup’s growth. The post How to Calculate Burn Rate at Your Startup appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

AUGUST 24, 2023

We are at a pivotal point in our lives technology-wise. Artificial Intelligence is taking the markets by storm and has become a tool that almost anyone can use with just Read More The post Managing AI & ChatGPT in the Workplace appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

AUGUST 17, 2023

AI is reshaping the workforce and leading to a paradigm shift in recruiting and hiring practices and in-demand skillsets. The post How AI is Creating a More Human Approach to Recruiting and Hiring appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

AUGUST 8, 2023

The venture capital industry is cyclical and ultimately self-correcting. Be patient if you can, better conditions are not far off. The post Understanding the VC Cycle appeared first on Burkland.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Build a file organization structure and be disciplined about saving your files to streamline future due diligence and seize the opportunity. The post Due Diligence Checklist for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JULY 25, 2023

Your startup’s finance needs will evolve as the business scales. Use this guide to be ready with the right systems at the right times. The post A Roadmap to Scaling Finance Systems for Early-Stage Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JULY 18, 2023

Mitigate the risk of fraud and embezzlement at your startup with these easy to implement financial controls. The post Key Financial Controls for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JULY 10, 2023

If the CFO is the high-beam headlights at a company, accounting is the rear-view mirror. AI will make the former brighter and the latter sharper. The post AI and the CFO: Elevating a Strategic Function appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JULY 6, 2023

Essential onboarding activities should be concentrated in the first month and quarter, and gradually taper off over the next twelve months. The post Employee Onboarding Roadmap for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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BurklandAssociates

JUNE 27, 2023

Startups can face serious penalties for failing to comply with state sales tax laws. If you’ve fallen behind, help is available. The post Sales Tax Compliance: Steps for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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