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Financial tips and best practices for growing businesses

Announcing the 4th Annual Founder Salary Report

Explore the latest trends in startup founder compensation with our 2024 Founder Salary Report.

For Founders
Waseem Daher

Instructions for Filling Out Form 8889

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

The 5 Best Alternatives to KongBasile in 2024

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

Instructions for Filling Out Form 8821

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

Instructions for Filling Out Form 8621

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

The 5 Best Alternatives to PwC Bookkeeping Connect in 2025

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

5 Tips for Fundraising in a Downturn

Finances & Fundraising
Pilot Team

Dealing with a Downturn: How to Prepare for a Dip in the Market

Navigating Downturn
Pilot Team

4 Signs You Need to Step Up Your Startup’s Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

Silicon Valley Has a Bookkeeping Problem

Bookkeeping
Waseem Daher

How to Reduce Your Startup’s Operating Expenses

Navigating Downturn
Pilot Team

How Changes to R&D Expensing in 2022 Affect Your Business

Taxes
Pilot Team

COGS vs Expenses: What’s the Difference?

Finances & Fundraising
Pilot Team

How to Approach Budgeting During an Economic Downturn

Navigating Downturn
Pilot Team

Startup Tax Filing: What You Need to Know

Taxes
Pilot Team

How to Scale While Saving Time and Money

Back Office Operations
Pilot Team

The 2022 Pilot Founder Salary Report

For Founders
Waseem Daher

A Former Founder Shares 5 Important Lessons

For Founders
Pilot Team

How to Calculate COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)

Finances & Fundraising
Pilot Team

4 Mistakes That Second-Time Founders Need to Be Aware Of

For Founders
Pilot Team

Beating the Bear: How to Navigate a Turbulent Market

Navigating Downturn
Pilot Team

The 5 Best Alternatives to Smartbooks in 2024

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

The Four Things That Matter When You’re After Hyper-Growth

Startups 101
Pilot Team

The Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping in 2025

Bookkeeping
Pilot Team

The Recovery Startup Business Tax Credit

Taxes
Waseem Daher

How To Get the Most Out of an Accelerator Program

Startups 101
Pilot Team

(Re-) Calculating Your Cash Burn Rate in a Downturn

Navigating Downturn
Laura Knight

Founder to Founder: Advice for Navigating the Downturn

Navigating Downturn
Waseem Daher

E-Commerce Financing: A Guide to Your Options

Finances & Fundraising
Pilot Team

Tying The Knot with Investors: How to Find the Perfect Fit

Startups 101
Pilot Team

How to Prepare For a Startup Accelerator Program

Startups 101
Darin Moriki
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