SBIR/STTR Grant Funding 101: How to secure non-dilutive funding for science & tech start-ups
In the competitive world of startups, finding money that lets you keep full control of your creative business is like finding a hidden gem. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs represent such a treasure,...
Nexus 101: How Remote Employees Impact Your Taxes
You’ve probably thought through operating in other states to some extent. If you start selling your product or service across state lines, you might need to register with that state and pay sales tax there, for example. Ultimately, though, your company’s selling...
Transitioning from Corporate to Small Business as a Finance Professional
While working in the corporate world provides some serious upside — from the chance to learn from a wide range of people to cushy compensation packages — it can also be a grind. And as the recent wave of tech layoffs continues crashing upon people, you might be...
R&D Credits for AI/ML Companies
If your company is leaning into the exploding opportunities created by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), you’re probably excited about what it could do for your business. Lots of people and companies are champing at the bit for AI/ML products and...
How to Move from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online
More and more finance teams are making the jump from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. And it’s not just because the online version maintains the user experience that you’re used to while allowing access from anywhere at any time. It’s because QuickBooks is in...
Refresh Your Finances: Spring Clean Your Bookkeeping to Prep for Your Next Fundraiser
‘Tis the season. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it’s time to undertake the annual chore of spring cleaning. This doesn’t just apply to your abode. Employing a spring-cleaning mentality at your startup — especially when it comes to your books — can...
Exploring Different Types of Equity Grants
When you’re growing a business in its early phases, you’re usually anything but liquid. Not so very long ago, that presented a huge problem for founders. Did they burn through runway to offer competitive pay so they could lure the best employees? Or did they play it...
Our 3 Top Accounting Trends for 2024
2024 is already well underway, but we’re definitely still early enough into the year that it could go any direction. To help our team and clients prepare for what this year will bring, we’ve spent some time thinking about changes coming down the pipe. As we zoomed...
A Founder’s Guide to Efficient Financial Management in 2024
No matter what kind of solution, service, or product a company delivers, it has one thing in common with every other business in existence today. What’s that underlying thread? They all need to be on top of their financial management. Sure, when you’re small and...
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May 2021 Revenue Recognition Webinar
Revenue Recognition is an area Technology Companies quickly have to deal with as they scale their service offerings. I'm excited to announce I'll be participating in a panel discussion with Eric Chan at Chargebee, Michael Krantz at GoCardless, and Rakesh...
Convertible Notes vs SAFE’s – Accounting/Tax Considerations
Disclaimer: The terms below are discussed in the context of financing that occurs in the United States for Early-Stage Technology companies. We would strongly advise anyone to seek out a professional to help with their individual company circumstances. Earlier this...
Year-End Finance Tips for Your Startup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Vnwp8fDxk&feature=youtu.be 2020 has been an unprecedented year especially for founders who have had to navigate the impact of COVID-19 on their company’s operations and survival. Many tech founders took advantage of government...
Accounting & Taxes for Tech Founders
Founders on August 5th, 2020 our founder Akshay Shrimanker, CPA had the pleasure of hosting a workshop to discuss 'Accounting & Taxes for Early-Stage Tech Founders' with the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) as part of their 'Reboot & Restart -...
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Tips for Early Stage Tech Founders
We recorded a video below for early stage tech founders who are considering the second round of the paycheck protection program. We touch on the affiliation rules, ethics of applying for the program, and the calculation of the loan amount. Disclaimer: The...
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Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Tech Founders
Many early-stage founders feel they don’t need to worry about taxes for their tech startups since they are incurring losses, however, tech startups have exposure to taxes in many ways so without careful planning and consideration, you could leave your company...
Tax Benefits of QETC Status
Qualified Emerging Technology Companies (QETCS) Are you an early-stage technology startup based in New York State? If so read about the tax incentive below that is available. The company doesn’t necessarily need to be incorporated in New York to qualify as most...
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