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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

Up and Running

While there are no guarantees any startup business will be successful, a good first step to determine if an idea makes sense before proceeding with an investment of time and resources is to do a venture feasibility study. Do I need to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for my small business?

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Microcredentials for the Effective Venture Capital or Private Equity Investor

David Teten

I’ve also published research here on private equity , venture capital , hedge funds and mutual funds , and angel investing , as well as on fund management : origination , due diligence , investment research , and portfolio acceleration. Deal Camp/ VC Unlocked (500 Startups + UC Berkeley). CONFERENCES. PrivCapAcademy.

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Joining A Startup As CFO Is A Good Path To The Top

Startup Professionals Musings

" Here are some key attributes of CFOs who fit the dream team definition, based on an old article by Mark Macleod from StartupCFO: “It’s all in the details” - A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA) is the foundation. I have a dream” - The startup road is guaranteed to be long and hard. Marty Zwilling.

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7 Reasons Why Startup CFOs Become CEO Candidates

Startup Professionals Musings

" Here are some key attributes of CFOs who fit the dream team definition, based on a definitive article by Mark Macleod : “It’s all in the details” - A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA) is the foundation. I have a dream” - The startup road is guaranteed to be long and hard.

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10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan

Up and Running

Would you want your bank to invest your checking account balance in a startup? As I explained above, banks do lend money to startups. The need for collateral also means that most small business owners have to pledge personal assets, usually house equity, to get a business loan. CPAs get sued over bad audits. I wouldn’t.

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Seven Attributes of a Startup Dream Team CFO

Startup Professionals Musings

" Here are some key attributes of CFOs who fit the dream team definition, based on a definitive article by Mark Macleod : “It’s all in the details” - A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA) is the foundation. I have a dream” - The startup road is guaranteed to be long and hard.

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Joining A Startup As CFO Is A Good Path To The Top

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.” Here are some key attributes of CFOs who fit the dream team definition, based on an old article by Mark Macleod from StartupCFO: “It’s all in the details” - A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA) is the foundation. I have a dream” – The startup road is guaranteed to be long and hard.

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