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The Startup Guide to Affordable Accountancy

The Startup Magazine

With staggering statistics like these, it’s clear that startups need to come up with affordable ways to handle their accounting services needs in order to avoid bankruptcy. While hiring a CPA may be quite costly for a startup that is yet to establish a footing in the business world, it does have its own benefits. Hire a Bookkeeper.

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Tips On Starting A Business Without Sabotaging Your Personal Finances

YoungUpstarts

by Tim Steffen , CPA/PFS, CFP ® , CPWA ® , Director of Financial Planning for Baird. Yet too many people put their personal finances at risk to launch a business, but I believe it can be done without sabotaging your financial future. Don’t rely on credit cards if you need to finance the business. Don’t forego insurance.

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Raising Startup Capital Through Convertible Debt Financing

Business Plan Blog

The first milestone in a new startup’s financing is called ‘Seed Capital’ which refers to the initial investment raised by the founders from their friends and family, or commonly referred to as FFF (Friends, Family and Founders), who mostly use their personal assets. *The Convertible Debt Financing. Raising Seed Capital.

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The Five C’s For Making Your Business Credit-Worthy

Up and Running

There comes a time when every business must secure financing to cover their growing needs. Unfortunately the world of finance can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to business loans. The SBA considers additional character points when reviewing a loan request: criminal background, citizenship and legal status within the US.

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Episode 50: Video Content and Profitability with Seth David

Mike Michalowicz

CPA’s. An accounting firm based in Santa Monica, CA, specializing in bankruptcy, from 2001 to 2003. Seth’s role there was to perform audits; prepare tax returns for Corporations, S-Corps, LLC’s, Partnerships; and bankruptcy compilation work for SEC reporting and litigation.

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