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The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Startup Founder

Accounting, Services, Startups / Salma Hatim

Imagine stepping onto a rollercoaster, heart pounding with a mix of anticipation and nervous excitement. The ride starts slowly, ascending to great heights, and suddenly, it hurtles down at breakneck speed, twisting and turning with unexpected ferocity. Your stomach churns, your adrenaline surges, and your emotions oscillate between exhilaration and trepidation. Now, replace the rollercoaster […]

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Is a CFO worth the cost?

Accounting, Startups / Salma Hatim

“So, when do I need a CFO?” you might ask. “Is a CFO simply a luxury I can’t afford?” might be another nagging thought. You may even find yourself pondering, “Why on earth would I need a CFO?” Indeed, if you’re a budding startup entrepreneur, these are likely the midnight musings that keep you up.

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Are accountants really boring?

Accounting, Services, Startups / Salma Hatim

When my boss, a CPA, handed me the assignment of writing about the supposed ‘thrills’ of accountancy, I was tempted to check if it was April 1st. I mean, accountants? Thrilling? I’ve often heard them painted as number-crunching robots who get their kicks from balance sheets and tax codes. Let’s face it, it sounds about

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The Dynamic Duo: Accounting and Marketing Join Forces for Business Triumph

Accounting, Services, Startups / Salma Hatim

Picture this: You’re about to embark on a thrilling adventure to a foreign land, but there’s a catch: you don’t speak a word of the local language. It’s like walking into a maze blindfolded, hoping to stumble upon success. Sounds pretty risky, right? Well, Accounting is the business language, every startup founder must speak. It’s

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Bookkeeping and Accounting: Understanding Costs and Services for Your Business

Accounting, Services, Startups / Salma Hatim

Let’s step into a time machine and journey back hundreds of years ago when people earned their keep by providing services and selling goods.As money changed hands and transactions multiplied into expenses, savings, and investments, a mystical process emerged, one that we now call bookkeeping and accounting. Fast forward to the present day, these financial

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The Startup Founder’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Startup Valuation Methods

Accounting, Startups / Salma Hatim

Are you ready to step into your tech founder super suit? Buckle up because we’re about to take a thrilling ride into the energetic world of startup valuation. As the superhero behind your venture, understanding your startup’s value is your secret power—the key to dazzling investors, mastering equity funding talks, and steering your business on

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