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Accounting, tax, and fundraising guidance for VC-backed founders — written by the team that closes 800+ startups' books every month.
Startup CEO Salaries 2026: Data for VC-Backed Founders
Explore 2026 startup CEO salary benchmarks by stage, revenue, and burn. See how venture-backed founders pay themselves and what VCs expect this year.
Understanding Fixed Costs for Startups
Control fixed costs—learn how fixed expenses affect burn and runway, which costs to watch, and how startups keep flexibility as they scale.
Bryan Long, MBA
Variable Costs and Startup Success
Learn how variable costs impact startups and discover strategies to manage them effectively for financial stability and growth
Bryan Long, MBA
How Startups Use Warrants
Learn how startups use warrants to sweeten fundraising deals, secure venture debt, reward advisors and partners, and what dilution and tracking issues founders must manage.
Bryan Long, MBA
Amortization for Startups - Loan Repayment and Asset Write-Offs
Learn what amortization is, how it works for loans and intangible assets, and why it matters for your startup's financial statements and tax planning.
Bryan Long, MBA
Transfer Pricing for Startups A Guide to International Growth
Learn what transfer pricing is, why it matters for startups with international entities, and how to set compliant intercompany pricing that avoids tax and investor issues.
Bryan Long, MBA
How to Manage Startup Overhead Costs: A Practical Guide
Cut overhead strategically using remote work, automation, outsourcing, and smarter accounting to extend runway and boost margins.
Bryan Long, MBA
How to Calculate Unit Economics for Startups (LTV, CAC & More)
Know your unit economics—learn how to calculate contribution margin, CAC payback, LTV, and why these metrics drive valuation and strategy.
Bryan Long, MBA
Accounts Receivable Turnover What It Is and Why It Matters
Learn what accounts receivable turnover is how to calculate it and why it's crucial for startup cash flow fundraising and financial health.
Bryan Long, MBA
How Operating Leverage Impacts Startup Profitability & Growth
Use operating leverage strategically by mastering fixed vs variable costs to scale more profitably and compete harder over time in tougher markets.
Bryan Long, MBA
What is Net Income & Why It Matters for Startups?
Understand net income fast—learn how it’s calculated, how it differs from cash flow, and why startups can be profitable yet still run out of cash.
Bryan Long, MBA
How to Use Non-GAAP Metrics to Analyze Startup Performance
Use non-GAAP metrics credibly—learn what they are, how startups present them, and how to avoid misleading adjustments that hurt trust.
Bryan Long, MBA
What are SG&A Expenses? A Startup Guide
Learn what SG&A expenses are, how startups classify selling, general, and administrative costs, and why this line item matters for your burn and runway.
Casey Walters, MBA