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The Importance of Accurate Business Valuation in Fundraising
The majority of businesses that are looking to scale in any meaningful way will look to raise funding at some point. An accurate valuation not

Tools for Tracking Your Company’s Finances After Investment
You and your investors post-investment: CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’VE RAISED FUNDING! Your ideas and efforts over the last few years have been recognised by an investor. Now

Challenges in Preparing Annual Financial Statements
What are Annual Financial Statements? Annual financial statements are comprehensive reports that companies prepare at the end of their fiscal year to summarize their financial

Tips from Expert Founders On How They Scale Their Companies
The myth of easy success Founder, entrepreneur – it all seems so glamorous. These days it seems that the myth of the successful entrepreneur taking

Equity Financing vs. Debt Financing: What’s the Difference?
Financing your business There are many reasons why your business might need external funding – whether to cover initial expenses such as equipment, inventory, marketing,

Innovative Approaches to Fundraising: Exploring New Trends and Techniques
One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face is raising money for new business ideas or growth after startup. Unless you’re independently wealthy, you’re going to

Fraudulent Financial Reporting: How To Catch It And What To Do
Fraud, by its very nature, is deliberately hidden, and is therefore harder for financial experts to spot than other irregularities or honest errors. Financial fraud

Burn Rate: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups & Entrepreneurs
We’ve all heard the ominous phrase ‘burning through your cash’ – nobody want that! But what does the term ‘burn rate’ mean exactly, and is

4 Steps to Move Your Business in the Right Financial Direction
Understanding your business’s current financial situation The financial position of your company is important not only for the day-to-day running of your business but also