For startups in New York City, offering a 401(k) or other retirement savings plan is not only a smart move for attracting and retaining talent—it may also be required by law. New York City (and New York State) have enacted regulations that mandate eligible...
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What Should I Look for in a CPA for My VC-Backed Company?
When your company taps into venture capital (VC) funds to build its runway, investors expect you to be diligent with every dollar. You probably want to be, too, since the more you can slow your burn, the longer you have to figure out how to make your business model...
Achieving Efficient Financial Management in 2025
When we start planning for a new year, things often look rosy. We might set sweeping goals and make ambitious projections. Then, the reality of life settles in. As the year gets underway, the busyness that comes with running a business has probably already presented...
Shutting Down Your Tech Company? Take These 5 Steps
Deciding to close down operations at a company you founded is never easy. This venture represents a lot of time, energy, and money. Shutting it down can feel like a major loss. At the same time, though, it might come with some measure of relief. By the time you’re...
Open Enrollment: Picking Providers and Managing the Process
As your startup grows, offering a solid benefits package helps you attract and retain the right talent. In our modern age, most employees expect their employer to provide health insurance for them. That means that even if you’re not legally required to offer this type...
Understanding New York’s “Convenience of the Employer” Rule: A Guide for Tech Companies with Remote Workforces
With remote work becoming more prevalent, especially in the tech industry, it's crucial for businesses to understand the tax implications of having employees work from various locations. One such consideration is New York's "Convenience of the Employer" rule, which...
Finding the Ideal Financial Tech Stack for Your Tech Company
The latest tech tools can make work easier, and that’s particularly true when it comes to your finances. Financial technology — or fintech, for short — automates time-consuming tasks like categorizing expenses. It can help you get the reporting you need to make...
4 Bookkeeping Tips for Your Tech Company
Earlier this year, we teed up some accounting tips to help set you up for success. Bookkeeping tips, then, might seem a little redundant. But there’s a key difference. Accounting requires some level of analysis of your company’s financial situation. Bookkeeping...
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,...