If you’ve owned a business for a while, then you know practically everything about it. After all, it is your company, and who’d know it better than you? Right? Wrong! While it’s a given that you have a lot of information about your company, do you know how much it’s worth? For example, if a […]
Introduction Convertible notes are incredibly popular and practical for raising funds by startups. But startup founders often don’t understand the mechanics and fundamentals of convertible notes. The truth is that most investors don’t want to invest in startups that don’t guarantee a significant return on investment. Startups are inherently risky! From the perspective of startups, […]
Raising Capital for a Start-up Running out of cash is the most common reason why start-ups fail. Therefore, raising capital is always top on the agenda for any start-up co-founder, especially in its early stages. A typical start-up funding process looks like this: Shareholder agreements usually take weeks to execute. This involves engaging lawyers, sharing […]
What is Phantom Stock? Phantom Stock (also known as shadow stock) is increasingly becoming a new way of compensating and retaining key employees. Thanks to the recent start-up boom, India is now home to more than 100+ unicorns. In simple terms phantom stocks are like ‘mock-stocks’. Employees do not own the stock but get the […]
If you are building a company, then, raising funds is something that constantly crosses your mind. Raising funds is one of the crucial ways that are going to fuel the growth of your business. But, it does not start with preparing a pitch deck. It starts from the very first day you had a business […]
Before getting an investment, a company has to go through Due Diligence. This process involves an investigation into the business affairs of the company for finding out whether it is worthy of investment. Though the due diligence can differ according to the nature and size of the company, there are some common check boxes that […]
MIS Reports are system-generated reports that summarize the functioning of each department. These MIS reports are normally prepared on monthly basis and are used to assess the performance of various departments in the organization. As a business owner, these reports serve as an almanac for you to give you a complete picture of the financial […]
Raising Capital is one of the most important tasks a founder can accomplish. Startups have become a lucrative option of investment too for angel investors and venture capitalists. But, while raising capital, you might run into some roadblocks just when you are getting close to a deal. So, in this article, we are going to […]
Who does not want their business to thrive? If you are a business owner, then, increasing your business value is on your hit list. A common perception is to increase sales and profit margin to reach the euphoria moment. But, these are not just the only factors that increase your business value. The value of […]
The C-suite proves as a forerunner for the future and a critical arbitrator of difficult decisions in times of uncertainty. Given these uncertain times, a CFO is best positioned to provide the most relevant and updated metrics. Such key financial metrics can help businesses get a clear picture amid chaos. Many businesses the world over […]