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The Startup Guide to Affordable Accountancy

The Startup Magazine

You probably know that the majority of startups fail within the first five years. 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. In reality, 90% of them fail. Image Credit: Ross Williamson | Flickr.

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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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Master of Customer Acquisition, Matt Coffin, On Startups …

Both Sides of the Table

I recently sat down with Matt Coffin , the founder of LowerMyBills, which sold for $400 million but was very nearly a bankruptcy only a few years early, and talked “startups.&#. Matt is one of the most transparent, focused & honest startup guys you’ll meet. Or read the quick, informative summary below the image!

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Tips For Getting Ahead When Starting Your Career As a CPA

The Startup Magazine

If you are just starting out as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from college, you may want to know how to get ahead of the game in this competitive role. You may or may not have heard of sponsors and mentors throughout your training as a CPA, but it has become increasingly popular in the U.S. Find A Mentor To Sponsor You.

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Using Remote Accountants in 2019: What Startup Owners Need to Know

The Startup Magazine

Getting the CPA Certification. Technology has simplified the accounting profession so much that it’s now possible to enroll for an accounting degree at the comfort of your coach and take CPA courses online. Becoming a CPA in the US boils down to 3 E’s: Education. To become a CPA, all states require at least a bachelor’s degree.

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Lessons Learned: The three drivers of growth for your business.

Startup Lessons Learned

Master of 500 Hats: Startup Metrics for Pirates (SeedCamp 2008, London) This presentation should be required reading for anyone creating a startup with an online service component. Otherwise, your CPA will get driven up close to or exceeding your LTV, and you cant grow profitably anymore. Choose one. One last thought.

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Saturday Startup Spotlight: TaxTaker

Austin Startup

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series, where we chat with an exciting new startup and get to know their story, returns this week with the co-founder and CEO of TaxTaker : Ari Palmer. Our mission is to empower CPA practices for growth. In doing so, we also aim to improve startups business’s financial health.

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