Posts tagged: finance
What Runway Means When You Are the Paycheck
Runway calculations assume founders are paying themselves from the raise. When founders are not paying themselves, the runway looks longer than it is. The hidden cost of working for equity.
S-Corp Elections: The Window You Don't Know You're Missing
The S-corp election is time-sensitive and most new business owners learn about it after the window has passed. What it actually does, when the deadline falls, and how to model whether it's worth it.
Why We Use Stripe for Payment Processing
Stripe is not the cheapest option for every business. For a new company that needs to accept payments online, handle subscriptions, or issue invoices, it is what we reach for and why.
Undercapitalization: What It Looks Like Eighteen Months In
Undercapitalization does not usually look like running out of money. It looks like a decision you cannot afford to make. How the problem compounds and what the signs are early.
How Much Money You Actually Need (The Honest Calculation)
The optimistic version of the startup capital calculation starts with fixed costs and adds a revenue ramp. The honest version includes what the optimistic version leaves out.
Separating Owner Compensation from Business Cash
In the early days, the owner's money and the business's money can feel like the same money. They are not, and the habits you build in the first year determine whether you have honest financial signals.