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Oh, go ahead and ask for $5M for your startup.  

Berkonomics

Third (if you’re keeping score), it is not wise to dilute the founder’s ownership greatly in the first round of financing. Second, almost no professional investor will consider putting that much into a startup until there is proof of market demand, product viability or some other mitigation of failure.

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Eight accounting tips every Kiwi startup needs to know

NZ Entrepreneur

Don’t hesitate to consult with an accountant to determine which business structure suits you best. A separate business bank account draws a clear distinction between your personal and business finances. If you’re not sure how to create a business plan or a budget, always consult your accountant.

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How Startups Can Adapt to Evolving Cybersecurity Threats

StartupNation

For instance, after an attempted spear-phishing incident aimed at our finance department, we rolled out automated behavioral analysis tools that flagged irregular sender domains and suspicious requests for information. Ryan Drake , President, NetTech Consultants, Inc.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

Niclas Schlopsna , Managing Consultant and CEO, spectup Align Metrics with Investor Priorities Investors don’t want a spreadsheet—they want to understand why your numbers matter. By showing a clear understanding of your metrics and their implications, you’ll build credibility and trust with potential investors.

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15 Innovative Pitch Deck Designs That Drove Investor Engagement

StartupNation

They could then see for themselves how the AI-powered web scraping solution would affect their finances. Rather than simply providing investors with generic ROI estimates, we provided an interactive tool that allowed them to input their own business variables and scenarios.

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Why Startup Founders Should Diversify Income (+5 Practical Tips)

StartupNation

And while you’re likely to expect the ups and downs of day-to-day operations, it’s important to understand the impact of this unpredictability on your finances. By generating additional sources of income, you can reduce the risks of starting a new business and ensure stability in your finances.

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How One-on-One Mentoring for Entrepreneurs Can Transform Your Business Journey

American Entrepreneurship

He was placed with a professional tax and financial consulting firm where he received a game-changing introduction to a mentorship program at the Wharton School funded by the former famous bond trader and p hilanthropist Michael Milken. This will help you look for someone with specific expertise in those areas.