So You Just Raised Funding—Now What? A SaaS Founder’s Guide
Congrats! You’ve just closed a funding round. The champagne has been popped, LinkedIn is buzzing with your big announcement, and your Slack channels are filled with 🎉 emojis.
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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: The Financial Guide for SaaS Founders
As your B2B SaaS company scales, what worked in the early days—manual processes, basic tools, and ad-hoc decision-making—won’t sustain your next growth phase.
In-House Finance Team vs Fractional CFO: A SaaS Founder’s Guide
Scaling a SaaS business is exciting, but let’s be real: for many founders managing finances can be a real pain. So how should you manage your financials?
Entertaining the Idea of Exiting Your B2B SaaS?
Most B2B SaaS founders have considered exiting their company at one time or another. If your ARR is under $100M, you are usually left with two main options.
How Software Companies Mislead Investors
Despite the title, this post is not about helping software companies commit fraud on their investors. Instead, we analyze some common ways software companies can mislead investors.
Scenario Planning in Absence of Growth or Exit Opportunities
Founders & CEOs often hold tightly to their vision of taking their companies public through an IPO. However, under certain circumstances, this can lead to less-than-ideal outcomes.
SaaS Unit Economics: When Burning Cash Makes Sense
SaaS companies can command high valuation multiples. However, it is important to consider that revenue multiples alone do not fully capture the underlying value of a company.
“Dirty” Term Sheets: Is it Worth Accepting One Over a Down Round?
Down rounds have long been a sensitive topic within the startup community, but a “dirty” term sheet may not be the silver bullet founders hope for.
Subscription Revenue Recognition: ASC 606, Common Terminology And Common Issues
This article aims to provide insights into the revenue recognition process of subscription-based businesses.
The Importance of Hiring a CFO: Timing, Benefits, and Challenges
The decision to hire a full-time CFO for a young company is a topic of much discussion and debate.
Usage-Based Pricing in SaaS: Pros and Cons
Usage-based pricing is a model in which customers are charged based on their usage of a product or service.
Is Monthly Usage-Based Revenue ARR?
Usage-based revenue is increasingly popular. But it poses new challenges compared to more traditional recurring revenue. Here is how to tackle them.
Top 5 KPIs to Track for Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is the lifeblood of a business’s cash flow. It helps with cash flow management by telling you which clients owe you money and how much.
Budget vs Forecast: What Is The Difference and Why You Cannot Live Without Both
With the increasing availability of great finance technology, the focus of finance teams has gradually shifted to the future.
3 Areas to Focus on as a SaaS Finance Leader
What are the three key areas of focus for a SaaS CFO’s success? Let’s dive in.
SaaS Financial Projections For Seed Stage Startups: What You Need to Address
Everything you need to know about making a high-quality financial projection as a startup.
Four Ways to Improve the Secret Skill Needed to be a CFO: Storytelling
Storytelling is a key skill needed to be a CFO. Here’s how you can get better at it.
The SaaS Quick Ratio: How to Calculate and Understand It
Read on to find out why the SaaS Quick Ratio can help you tell if it’s time to raise your prices or take corrective action.
4 FP&A Interview Questions to Help You Differentiate the Best Candidates
How do you go about finding the perfect candidate for your FP&A team? Start by asking these questions.
Bookings vs Billings vs Revenue: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between bookings vs billings vs revenue? Read on to find out.