You know you should have a financial model. Investors ask for one. Advisors mention it casually. But every time you open a spreadsheet, it turns into a mess of tabs, circular formulas, and assumptions ...

When starting a new business, a financial forecast is an important tool for recruiting investors as well as for budgeting for your first months of operating. A financial forecast is used to predict ...

It was 2008 Redwood City, and my startup Makara was riding the early cloud wave born of virtualization, trying to create what is now known as “containerized applications.” Early adopters for this ...

As the chief operating officer at a firm specializing in financial and accounting services, I've seen firsthand the immense value that accurate financial reporting brings to a business. Whether you're ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I share tips about launching, validating and growing startups. Managing money is crucial for any business, but a startup’s ...