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Startup Financial Systems

Financial system implementation and optimization for startups including accounting software setup, financial reporting systems, and process automation.

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5 Smart Steps After Raising Venture Capital

5 Smart Steps After Raising Venture Capital

Updated on Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Learn the five critical things every founder should do after raising venture capital – from banking and hiring to accounting, board prep, and venture debt.

byBryan Long, MBA
Get the Most Out of Cap Table Management Software

Get the Most Out of Cap Table Management Software

Updated on Mon, Nov 24, 2025

Learn how to get the most from your cap table software, avoid common setup mistakes, and keep ownership, dilution, and option grants accurate for investors.

byKruze Consulting
How much should startups keep in operating accounts

How much should startups keep in operating accounts

Updated on Mon, Oct 13, 2025

The amount of cash your startup should keep in your operating account should be equal to two to three months of expenses.

byKruze Consulting
How to Collect Cash Upfront from Customers

How to Collect Cash Upfront from Customers

Updated on Sun, Jul 11, 2021

Kruze Consulting explains 5 ways you can collect cash upfront from customers, a crucial factor in the success of a startup.

byKruze Consulting
Credit Card Rewards for Startups

Credit Card Rewards for Startups

Updated on Fri, Sep 27, 2024

Maximize rewards with startup credit cards by comparing programs and cash-flow perks across Brex, Ramp, Mercury, and AmEx.

byKruze Consulting
What to Do if Your Startup's Payroll Checks Bounce

What to Do if Your Startup's Payroll Checks Bounce

Updated on Mon, Oct 10, 2016

Vanessa Kruze, CEO and Founder of Kruze Consulting, explains the rare circumstances under which payroll checks might bounce and how to avoid them.

byVanessa Kruze
QuickBooks Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Guide

QuickBooks Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Guide

Updated on Mon, Jan 1, 2018

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, recommends using the multi-factor authentication app for your QuickBooks Online account and why it is better than SMS.

byVanessa Kruze
Switching to Startup-Focused Accounting

Switching to Startup-Focused Accounting

Updated on Sun, Aug 16, 2026

Learn how to switch startup accounting firms, what documents to provide, and how a startup-focused team manages a smooth transition.

bySary Hijazi, MBA
Startup cash management controls

Startup cash management controls

Updated on Mon, Oct 13, 2025

Founders can help protect their cash reserves through careful cash management. Here is a list of cash management strategies for startups.

byKruze Consulting
Banking Solutions: HSBC vs. JP Morgan Chase

Banking Solutions: HSBC vs. JP Morgan Chase

Updated on Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Compare HSBC vs JPMorgan Chase to choose the right startup bank based on features, services, pricing, and your growth plans.

byKruze Consulting
What Financial Information VCs Want Post-Investment

What Financial Information VCs Want Post-Investment

Updated on Mon, Apr 22, 2019

If you are a startup CEO who has just raised funding, this post will help you understand the financial information your VC’s will expect to see from you.

byKruze Consulting
Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) Accounts Explained

Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) Accounts Explained

Updated on Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Protect your cash with ICS accounts, a popular post-SVB option to increase FDIC coverage and reduce bank concentration risk.

byKruze Consulting