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High revenue on Black Friday doesn't mean it paid off. Discounts, returns, marketing costs and cash tied up in stock can quietly turn a record day into a loss. Here's how to make the numbers hold up before customers start buying.

At Scaleup Finance we help founders and finance teams get all three onto one page, so the trade-off is a choice rather than something you discover in the bank balance. If that sounds useful, we would love to talk.

The month-endclose has looked the same for decades: a ten-day scramble to reconstruct whathappened last month. That era is ending. When AI handles the ledgercontinuously, the close stops being an event and becomes a checkpoint. Here'swhat the close of the near future actually looks like — what disappears, whatremains,

Most founders celebrate green numbers. Low churn. High margins. Strong utilisation. And they should. These are the metrics that signal momentum and that the business is moving in the right direction. But there's a question that rarely gets asked when numbers look good: what is this metric not telling me?

Hiring senior financial leadership is one of the most consequential decisions a growing business can make. But for many startups and SMEs, a full-time Chief Financial Officer is either unnecessary, unaffordable, or simply not available at the right level of expertise. That is where the fractional CFO model has become a

Many founders assume there's one version of the financial truth. One budget. One report. One set of numbers that gets shared with investors, the board, the management team, and the bank. There isn't. And once you understand why, everything gets easier.

Startup financial management doesn't have to feel like flying blind. Discover the 5 most common finance problems plaguing early-stage companies and proven strategies to build financial clarity that scales.

You can't fix what you won't acknowledge. Hard-won lessons from a London investor who's backed companies from seed to Series C.

The funding squeeze is real: 85% of seed startups now fail to raise Series A. Discover what the survivors know that others don't.

82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management. Smart cash burn management and maintaining a healthy burn rate have never been more crucial for survival.

Ensuring an adequate cash runway is crucial for startup survival, but how much runway do you actually need? Learn more in this blog.

Co-founded by Malte Kamp Videbæk, Thorbjørn Rønje and Nicolai Rasmussen, Twelve50Five is a venture studio dedicated to helping fashion and lifestyle brands reach their full potential. We spoke to Malte about his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and how Twelve50Five is reshaping the way fashion startu

When should your startup hire a CFO? Discover the key signs, benefits, and timing for bringing in a startup CFO to drive growth, fundraising, and financial strategy.

Co-founded by Luke Ladyman and Tariq Zaid, Cheddar is on a mission to help people build a stronger financial future. We spoke to Co-founder Luke Ladyman about the startup’s journey so far - and the ups and downs of founder life.

Navigate the financial landscape of your startup with our comprehensive guide on cash flow forecasting. Learn to plan for liquidity, budget wisely, and ensure growth with accurate financial projections.

Master business budgeting with this comprehensive guide. Learn to set up, track, and manage your startup budget effectively for long-term success. Get expert advice and avoid common budgeting mistakes.

You’ve nurtured an innovative concept and transformed it into a budding startup. For your startup to take flight and thrive, funding is essential. Learn how you can create a financial model that will impress your investors.

As startups face off for available funds, many early-stage companies are confronting a crucial challenge: Nearly 80% don’t have a CFO. In fact, it’s common for startups to have no financial professionals on staff at all and rely primarily on outsourced bookkeeping solutions. So how can founders bridge this gap?

Launching a startup is an exhilarating journey, but it comes with its fair share of challenges - especially when it comes to managing cash flow. Here are some practical tips to help startups navigate the turbulent waters of cash flow.

Co-founded by Kasper Juul, Simon Westh Henriksen and Yngvi Reynberg Karlson, Hyphen is on a mission to build personalised AI for self-sovereign, digital lives. We spoke to CGO Yngvi Reynberg Karlson about the startup’s journey so far - and the ups and downs of founder life.

Growing revenue is a science, not an art. Growblocks is on a mission to help companies unlock their revenue potential in a data-driven way. Learn how CEO & Co-founder Toni Hohlbein experiences building a VC-backed business from scratch - and the learnings he made along the way.

CFO Partner, George Robinson, shares his thoughts on the reporting and analysis investors want to see from their portfolio ventures.

Danish-founded tech startup Sparrow Quantum is on a mission to change the world by taking quantum technology to the next level. Discover how Kurt Stokbro, entrepreneur and CEO of Sparrow Quantum, experiences the journey of building a venture-backed business and what he has learned along the way.

Starting a business is no easy feat, especially when it comes to securing funding. For many startups and scaleups, venture capital funding is the go-to option. But with increasingly adverse market conditions, raising money through this traditional route is getting tougher by the day.

Female-founded health tech startup Perci Health aims to bridge the gap between cancer and both physical and emotional well-being. Learn about Kelly's and Morgan's experience building a venture-backed business, the challenges they have been facing and the learnings they made along the way.

When early-stage startups aim for a healthy Series A round, there are important revenue-related initiatives to focus on.

As founders navigate a serious market downturn, here are five tips on how to secure funding in 2023.