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How to Manage Investor Expectations in Start-ups founders fundraise relationships reporting start-ups & fast growth businesses Oct 17, 2024

Managing investors effectively is a crucial task for finance leaders in start-ups and scale-ups.

Developing these relationships can be tricky.

By ensuring open, clear communication and aligning...

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Finance Tech Stack Recommendations: September 2024 start-ups & fast growth businesses tech Oct 03, 2024

Managing financial processes effectively is critical, particularly within a start-up or scale-up where resources are limited.

A strong finance tech stack ensures efficiency, accuracy, and...

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Why a mentor could be great for your leadership career finance career relationships Sep 26, 2024

If you're aiming to become a CFO, one of the most powerful assets you can have is a mentor.

A mentor not only provides guidance, but they can also help you develop leadership skills, navigate...

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Understanding Convertible Loan Notes for Start-up Financing founders fundraise treasury Sep 12, 2024

Convertible Loan Notes (CLNs) have become a popular instrument for start-ups looking to raise funds, especially now, as some start-ups need to find a quick way to raise funds in between the larger...

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Time Management Hack for Aspiring CFOs: The Eisenhower Matrix finance leadership strategy time management Aug 29, 2024

New and aspiring CFOs need robust time management techniques to stay ahead, particularly within start-ups and scale-ups where you can easily spend your whole time fire-fighting.

One powerful tool...

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The Role of a CFO in Product Development in 5 steps finance leadership relationships start-ups & fast growth businesses strategy tech Aug 22, 2024

As part of business partnering and setting operational goals or priorities as a finance leader - understanding how to challenge the business or what your role is when reviewing the product and tech...

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Building Confidence as a New CFO in Start-ups finance career finance leadership imposter syndrome Aug 15, 2024

Stepping into the role of CFO in a start-up can be daunting, but building confidence is key to thriving in this position. Here are some strategies to help you establish yourself as a confident...

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Building a High-Performance Finance Team in Start-Ups and Scale-Ups finance leadership hr Aug 08, 2024

Creating a high-performance finance team is pretty important for the success of start-ups and scale-ups.  As well as your career and success as a finance leader.

It's very much about short...

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Balancing Life and Study: Becoming a Start-up CFO finance career time management Aug 01, 2024

Balancing life and study while aiming to become a CFO in a start-up can be challenging but achievable with the right strategies.

It's also worth highlighting that even if you get a CFO role, your...

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How to Navigate Equity Dilution in Start-ups founders fundraise risks start-ups & fast growth businesses strategy Jul 25, 2024

Understanding Equity Dilution

Equity dilution occurs when a company issues new shares, reducing the ownership percentage of existing shareholders.

This is a common occurrence in start-ups,...

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Networking Tips for Future Finance Leaders finance career finance leadership imposter syndrome relationships Jul 18, 2024

Networking is worthwhile for those of you who are both pursuing a finance careers and hoping to land a Chief Financial Officer job.

Effective networking can open doors to new opportunities,...

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Understanding Equity Fundraising for Start-ups founders fundraise start-ups & fast growth businesses Jul 11, 2024

Equity fundraising is a key part of growing a start-ups.  It's how start-ups and scale-ups raise capital by selling shares of the company.

This method is particularly popular among fast-growth...

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