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What Is a Balance Sheet?

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If you’re in the process of starting a business or writing a business plan document, you’ll have heard the phrase “balance sheet” mentioned, or maybe you’ve seen one in a sample business plan. Now that we’ve had a general overview of the balance sheet, let’s take a deeper look at the information a balance sheet should include.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Business Financial Management

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Now, managing and analyzing your business finances doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. In fact, by proactively looking for improvements, you can set yourself up for more effective and fruitful financial management. Here are a few tips to help you better manage your business finances. Consult an accountant.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

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There were startups and a software industry but barely. Within 5 years I was on the board of real businesses with meaningful revenue, strong balance sheets, no debt and on the path to a few interesting exits. There was no money train. It was 1991. We still loved every moment.

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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

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We want a strong balance sheet (um, ok. but that’s our firm’s money on your balance sheet. This is why investors really like SaaS software companies where you have recurring revenue and your largest customer accounts for < 5% of your revenue and your renewals rates are > 90%.

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The Hidden Costs Of Managing Bookkeeping On Your Own. Consider These Tips.

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When you start a business, you’re the CEO, marketer, customer service representative and human resources manager. You will bring the books to the trial balance stage where an accountant (or you) may prepare the income statement and balance sheet. Cost of Software. by Dustin Ray of Incfile.

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Cash Flow

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Download this free ebook and you’ll learn cash flow basics, how to build a cash flow statement for your business, and the best ways to manage your cash flow. Watch Palo Alto Software’s CEO, Sabrina Parsons, explain cash flow. How to forecast and manage your cash flow. Learn more about the basics of cash flow.

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How Plan Vs Actual Comparison Helps You Manage Your Business

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Planning is not just about the plan — it’s about the management. And plan vs. actual analysis, also called variance analysis, is essential to better business management. And planning means tracking the actual results , comparing them to the original plan, and managing the difference. What is plan vs actual?