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The Small Business Owner's Guide to Actually Useful AI
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2025 Predictions from Pilot and Carta
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Annual Planning Basics with Pilot
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Demystifying Product-Market Fit with Sequoia’s Jess Lee
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Is Venture the Right Path for You?
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Actionable GTM Strategies from Index Ventures
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The CEO Journey from Pre-Seed to Series F
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Founders and Funders: Building with AI
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Opening Keynote: Diane Greene
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Financial Modeling 101: Your Roadmap for Profitable Growth
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Metrics VCs Care About Today
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March 27, 2024
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Unpacking Debt Financing Strategies with Pilot, Bridge Bank, and ClearCo
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2024 Trends: Predictions from Pilot and Carta
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Nailing Your YC Interview
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November 7, 2023
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Tune in to hear from Pilot's Consumer CFOs and Steve O'Dell discuss financing, launching, and scaling a consumer brand.
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Set yourself up for a winning fundraising journey with these 3 vital steps.
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September 27, 2023
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Founders and Funders: AI Operating and Investing
Hear perspectives from both sides of the table as Sequoia and Pilot discuss their AI investing and operating strategies.
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Tactics for Management & Company Building From Stripe + Google
Learn effective leadership and management practices to build a sustainable company that’s set up for long-term success.
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Acquired Podcast Hosts Talk Playbook Insights
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Avoiding the Most Common Founder Pitfalls
Bank failures & interest rate hikes—get an understanding of the areas where you can mitigate risk for your business.
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Fundraising in Today’s Environment With Sequoia
Discover best practices for fundraising in today’s environment from Sequoia partner Jess Lee.
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Perspectives From a CFO
Investors have become laser-focused on sustainable growth. What can you do to decrease cash burn & operate efficiently?
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The Science of Scaling Efficiently
To be successful, startups must know when to scale and how quickly to do it.
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Founder Confidential
Hear Mercury Co-founder + CEO, Immad Akhund’s founder story & learnings from his experiences as a partner & investor.
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Calling All YC S23 Applicants!
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A VC’s Guide for Durable Growth
Learn from former CFO turned VC, Ajay Vashee, how to run an efficient business that VCs will want to fund.
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April 19, 2023
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AMA: Managing Startup Bank Balances of $1M+
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Startups 101
March 15, 2023
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Working Within Downturn Constraints, Not Against Them
Learn where your focus should be during a downturn. Hint: cost cutting and customer expansion are key!
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Your Startup Tax Questions, Answered
Tune in with Pilot’s seasoned tax experts for an engaging discussion on everything tax.
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4 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Annual Budget
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YC Interview & Accelerator Advice
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Fundraising During a Downturn
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How To Win Candidates in a Competitive Market
The competition for talent is intense. What can you as a founder do to ensure you get great people in the door?
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What To Do When It’s Not Working
To debug what's not working, identify the issue and then make swift decisions to get you and your company back on track.
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Compensating Your Team in a Principled Way
A clear compensation philosophy is critical to your ability to scale.
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How to be proactive about your personal finances in addition to business growth planning.
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How To Navigate Turbulent Markets
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Scaling from growth stage to IPO
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How to Choose Your Startup Tax Provider
It’s never too early for founders to evaluate tax providers. Unsure what to look for? We have you covered.
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How founders can prepare year-end financials
There are a lot of important considerations to close out the year and hit the ground running in the upcoming year.
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So You Want to Build a Unicorn?
How to build and fund companies for success and scale in a new financing landscape.
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Raising Your First Round
Everything you need to know when raising your first round of capital.
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How Startups Scale
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Investor Fireside: Lindsay Lee of Authentic Ventures
We'll discuss investing in early-stage companies with Lindsay Lee (Authentic Ventures).
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Investor Fireside: Lan Xuezhao of Basis Set
Lan Xuezhao of Basis Set chats with Pilot about her experiences in VC and what she looks for in investments.
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How immi Is Disrupting the $42B Ramen Industry
Learn how immi disrupted the $42B instant noodle industry & how its founder made the pivot to food & beverage.
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June 9, 2021
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Pilot for eCommerce Businesses
Watch this 15-minute demo with a focus on how we can support your e-commerce business.
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June 9, 2021
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Your Startup Budget: How to Get it Right
Hear from Pilot's Head of CFO Services, Yi Jean Lim and learn from her expertise on building a successful startup budget
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Set Your Finances Up for Success
The financial aspect of running a business can be time-consuming, especially for founders without a finance background.
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June 9, 2021
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Bookkeeping and tax for startups and small businesses
If your company qualifies for the R&D tax credit, you could save up to $250,000 per year.
Taxes
June 9, 2021
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How Welcome Staged a Turnaround
Welcome’s path to Series A was anything but simple. Learn about Welcome’s journey and what they learned along the way.
Startups 101
June 9, 2021
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Cherry’s journey and the invaluable lessons learned along the way
When Gillian O'Brien co-founded Cherry, she was ready to disrupt the HR space with a modern employee perks platform.
Startups 101
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A comprehensive guide to managing your cash.
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Pilot's Annual Planning Guide for Professional Services
A tactical guide applicable for any professional services business. Includes examples and fiscal considerations.
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September 16, 2024
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Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
Download our free attorney profitability calculator
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April 5, 2024
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Pilot’s Guide to Accounting for Small Law Firms
How to get more time in your schedule & focus on what excites you—your law firm.
Back Office Operations
February 15, 2024
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Pilot’s Guide to Cash-Flow Positive
A 5 step approach to achieving cash-flow breakeven with downloadable templates.
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Ecommerce KPI Dashboard Workbook
Turn Your Shopify Data into Actionable Insights with Pilot’s KPI Dashboard Workbook.
eCommerce
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Guide to E-commerce Debt Financing
Whether it’s for purchasing inventory, buying equipment, or just making payroll, debt can be a useful tool.
Finances & Fundraising
November 17, 2023
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The R&D Tax Credit: A Comprehensive Guide
Everything you need to know about the R&D tax credit—what it is, how it works, and much more!
Taxes
November 17, 2023
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Pilot's Annual Planning Playbook
A tactical framework applicable for any business at every stage. Includes examples and downloadable templates.
For Founders
August 1, 2023
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Guide to Navigating an Economic Downturn
This guide provides actionable advice from experts who have lived through similar market conditions in the past.
Navigating Downturn
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Annual Strategic Planning Guide for Startups
Learn how to develop you annual strategic plan and set yourself up for financial success in 2023 and beyond.
Bookkeeping
November 14, 2022
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The 2022 Pilot Founder Salary Report
Download the 2022 Founder Salary Survey Report for an in-depth look at our findings.
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September 30, 2022
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The Comprehensive Guide to eCommerce KPIs
Selling goods, services, and products online sounds easy, but there's more to it than meets the eye.
eCommerce
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The Comprehensive Guide to eCommerce KPIs
Selling goods, services, and products online sounds easy, but there's more to it than meets the eye.
eCommerce
February 2, 2022
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The Comprehensive Guide to Startup Finances
Everything you need to know to get your financials running smoothly.
Startups 101
July 22, 2021
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Technology for Retail: The Systems You Need for Growth
How to get a comprehensive back-office technology stack that can scale with your company.
eCommerce
June 9, 2021
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So You’ve Founded a Tech Startup: A Guide to Setting Up for Success
This guide is designed to help you navigate the fundamentals of your new business’s finances.
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Why an invoice approval process could save you $49,860
Scammers are targeting businesses with fake invoices. A two-step approval process like this can keep your business safe.
Risk and Security
February 19, 2025
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The BOI filing is again required
BOI filing enforcement is back, and you now need to file one. Here's what you should know.
Back Office Operations
February 19, 2025
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5 errors that hold food and beverage companies back
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February 17, 2025
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Should your recruiting firm hire full-time or part-time?
Helping clients hire is one thing. Building the right team for your recruiting firm is another challenge entirely—it’s harder when it’s your own. Some advice.
SMB
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Fundraising in 2025? The 5 Key VC Market Trends You Need to Know
5 VC market trends you need to know from Pilot’s CFO Services team, including analyses on 2024's Q4 VC activity, valuation, and exit trends.
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February 10, 2025
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Struggling to increase your agency’s revenue? Try these 3 tips
If your agency is in a shaky financial position, you’re stuck taking poor-fit projects. Get out of that cycle and start doing what you love with these three pricing tips.
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February 4, 2025
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How to price your consulting services for maximum profit
Our data shows that specialists like finance or tech consultants tend to charge more than generalists or nonprofit consultants. Here are 5 things any consultant can do, in any industry.
Back Office Operations
February 4, 2025
Blog
How to find your issued share count
Trying to fill out the DE Franchise Tax report, and not sure how many shares you've issued? Read this guide.
Taxes
February 1, 2025
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How to File Your Delaware Franchise Tax On Time
Still need to file Delaware Franchise Tax? We walk you through the steps and how to calculate your tax amount.
Taxes
February 1, 2025
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Bench vs. Pilot: A Comprehensive Comparison of Two Bookkeeping Services for Business Owners
Bench and Pilot are two popular bookkeeping services for businesses. Which one is right for you? We dive into features, differences, pricing, and who they serve best.
Pilot Product
January 31, 2025
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Just starting a business? Your top 10 organizational questions answered
Answer to the 10 most common questions our customers ask...
Back Office Operations
January 24, 2025
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Bench accounting was acquired. It’s a wild reminder to revisit your cash flow forecast
What the Bench temporary-closure-to-acquisition can teach about cash flow forecast best practices.
Finances & Fundraising
January 17, 2025
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Cut your monthly business expenses with our 10-item “no loss” checklist
This is a list expenses to cut that will reduce monthly business expenses for your company. We've organized the top 10 cuts into a checklist based on our insights managing the books and accounting for 2,000+ small businesses and startups.
For Founders
January 15, 2025
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Pilot + Mosey: Your Complete State Tax Filing Solution
Stop juggling state tax compliance. Pilot and Mosey now offer end-to-end tax filing and compliance monitoring for growing businesses. Get expert support today.
Taxes
January 15, 2025
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Bench shutdown FAQ
First they shut down, now customers are locked out of their data. Here's the definitive FAQ for Bench customers looking for answers and doing due diligence on your best options to move forward.
Bookkeeping
January 3, 2025
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An end-of-year checklist that might save you 260 hours next year
Founders and business owners waste time looking for information, repeating themselves, switching from one task to another …
Back Office Operations
December 20, 2024
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5 Things to Add to Your End-of-Year Checklist
Check out these five tips on what to include in your small business EOY checklist.
Back Office Operations
November 8, 2024
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Startup Tax Prep: How to Find the Right Tax Provider
Here’s what you want to look for and the questions you need to ask as you compare tax services for startups.
Taxes
October 30, 2024
Blog
What is the BOI filing?
Need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report as part of the Corporate Transparency Act? Here's what it is.
Back Office Operations
October 28, 2024
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5 Things to Add to Your End-of-Year Checklist
Check out these five tips on what to include in your EOY checklist.
Back Office Operations
October 28, 2024
Blog
How to file a 1099-NEC form for vendors, contractors, and freelancers
Apart from explaining how these important tax documents work, we'll also offer some tips that will help you stay organized throughout the year.
Taxes
October 27, 2024
Blog
5 Trends You Need to Know: VC Market Insights Q3 2024
5 VC market trends you need to know from Pilot’s CFO Services team, including analyses on Q3's VC activity, valuation, and exit trends.
Finances & Fundraising
October 16, 2024
Blog
How to File Your Startup Taxes the Right Way
We’ll discuss what makes a good tax accountant, direct and indirect expenses, the R&D tax credit, LLC filings, and more.
Taxes
October 15, 2024
Blog
Get the Guide to Claiming the R&D Tax Credit
The R&D credit is valuable tool to extend runway in a challenging economic environment, but it's not easy to apply for. That’s why we put together a guide.
Taxes
October 14, 2024
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1099-NEC
This document offers comprehensive instructions for completing Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC for the year 01/2024, detailing reporting requirements, form completion, and legal obligations for various types of payments.
Bookkeeping
October 13, 2024
Blog
Bookkeeping and Taxes: When Is It Time to Stop DIY?
DIY can work fine for a certain time, but there comes a point when lack of dedicated support can lead to serious problems.
Bookkeeping
October 10, 2024
Blog
Pilot R&D Tax Credit: How It Works
Considering claiming the R&D tax credit with Pilot? Here's how our process works, what we deliver, and what to expect from working with us.
Taxes
October 2, 2024
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Your Tax Questions Answered
If you’re a founder wondering how to file your taxes for remote employees or need a better understanding of how to claim the R&D tax credit, we’ve got you covered!
Taxes
September 25, 2024
Blog
How to Evaluate an R&D Tax Credit Provider: 3 Questions to Ask
Businesses can lose a lot of money if they file for the R&D tax credit incorrectly. These three questions will help you find an R&D tax credit partner that can help you successfully claim your credit.
Taxes
September 5, 2024
Blog
So, You Raised a Series A – Now What?
I interviewed a handful of entrepreneurs who’ve raised a Series A to put together some advice, perspectives, and tactical to-dos to answer the question, “I just raised a Series A—now what?”
For Founders
September 3, 2024
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Burn Rate Calculator: Calculate Your Burn Rate and Startup Runway
Use this calculator to find your burn rate and remaining startup runway, then continue reading to learn how you can use those numbers to make better financial decisions.
Finances & Fundraising
August 29, 2024
Blog
Setting Up a Startup Budget
In this article, we will explore the importance of creating a budget for newly funded startups and highlight the benefits a polished budget brings, such as financial governance, headcount planning, and investor management.
Finances & Fundraising
August 15, 2024
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Pilot Guide: The Annual Planning Playbook
A tactical framework for your annual planning process.
Finances & Fundraising
August 15, 2024
Blog
What Is a Fractional CFO and Do I Need One?
A fractional chief financial officer is a senior financial professional who manages the critical strategic financial analysis startups need to succeed.
Finances & Fundraising
August 6, 2024
Blog
Annual Budgeting Guide
Learn how to build an effective budget for your startup, including how to get the right numbers, and which questions to ask before you start.
Finances & Fundraising
August 5, 2024
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New: Introducing Live Reports in Pilot
Get a real-time look into your books and operating efficiency from inside Pilot with new Live Reports.
Pilot Product
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Pilot Guide: Recommended Financial Stack for Startups
The most popular "financial stack" for startups: bank, credit card, payroll service, and more
Startups 101
May 15, 2024
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Announcing the 4th Annual Founder Salary Report
Explore the latest trends in startup founder compensation with our 2024 Founder Salary Report.
For Founders
May 9, 2024
Blog
VC Market Update: Q1 2024
Pilot’s CFO Services team recently published their Q1 VC Market Update, including analyses on Q1's VC activity, valuation, and exit trends.
Finances & Fundraising
May 1, 2024
Blog
How to File Your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report On Time
Need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report as part of the Corporate Transparency Act? Here's how.
Back Office Operations
April 16, 2024
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Personal Finance for Founders: Things to Keep in Mind
We share some practical tips that can help you make informed decisions and lay the groundwork for long-term financial growth.
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April 9, 2024
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Lessons From Failure: What To Do When It’s Not Working
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April 8, 2024
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VC Market Update: Q4 2023
Pilot’s CFO Services team recently published their Q4 VC Market Update, including analyses on Q4's VC activity, valuation, and exit trends.
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March 27, 2024
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Cash Management for Startup Founders
A simple and effective treasury management strategy that will scale with you and keep your board happy.
Finances & Fundraising
March 26, 2024
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Pilot Guide: Recommended Financial Stack for Law Firms
The most popular "financial stack" for law firms: bank, credit card, payroll service, and more
Back Office Operations
March 25, 2024
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Getting a Competitive Interest Rate for Your Startup Capital
Congratulations, you raised capital for your startup! Now, learn how to earn significant interest on it with these recommendations.
Finances & Fundraising
March 25, 2024
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Top 5 Tax Filing Services
Discover the top 5 Tax Filing Services for seamless tax preparation and accurate filing.
Back Office Operations
March 22, 2024
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Top 5 Payroll Management Services
Discover the best payroll management services for efficient payroll processing and seamless HR management.
Back Office Operations
March 22, 2024
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Top 5 Bookkeeping Audit Software
Explore the best bookkeeping audit software for efficient financial management and accurate auditing processes.
Bookkeeping
March 22, 2024
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 941
Learn the essential steps for How to Fill Form 941 and ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
Taxes
March 22, 2024
Blog
What is the Form 2210?
Form 2210 is used to determine the amount of underpaid estimated tax and resulting penalties, as well as for requesting a waiver of the penalties.
Taxes
March 22, 2024
Blog
How to Fill Form 8995
Discover expert tips on how to fill form 8995 and ensure accurate tax filing with this comprehensive guide.
Taxes
March 22, 2024
Blog
What Are the Benefits of an 83b Election?
We’ll break it down for you by explaining how equity shares are taxed and the potential impacts of an 83(b) election.
Taxes
March 20, 2024
Blog
6 E-Commerce KPI Metrics You Need to Monitor
E-commerce KPIs focus on customer satisfaction, business growth, pricing & overall success. Explore the top 6 KPI metrics your business should be monitoring.
Back Office Operations
March 12, 2024
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8801
This document offers comprehensive guidance on completing Form 8801 for the year 2023, including eligibility, form purpose, and step-by-step instructions for each section.
Bookkeeping
March 7, 2024
Blog
How to Get the Most from Your Startup’s Board
Your startup's board is a valuable resource in helping your company succeed. Here's a few tips for setting up a successful relationship with your board of directors.
Startups 101
February 28, 2024
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Who’s Meta CFO? Unveiling the Career of Susan Li
In 2022, Susan J. Li became the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook.
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February 22, 2024
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Yogi CPA in 2025
Discover the best Yogi CPA alternatives for startups needing specialized accounting services beyond bookkeeping, tax planning, and financial consulting.
Bookkeeping
February 4, 2024
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Is Once per Year Bookkeeping a Good Idea?
It's tempting to save money by doing your bookkeeping less frequently. Here's why we think it's a bad idea.
Bookkeeping
January 30, 2024
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Who’s PayPal CFO? Unveiling the Career of Jamie Miller
Dive into Jamie Miller's role as PayPal CFO, exploring her background, contributions, and impact on the company's financial strategies.
For Founders
January 25, 2024
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Top 5 Bank Reconciliation Software
Discover the top 5 Bank Reconciliation Software options for streamlined financial management and accurate accounting.
Bookkeeping
January 16, 2024
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The 5 Best Alternatives to AirCFO in 2024
This list explores the top 5 alternatives to AirCFO, catering to a range of needs.
Bookkeeping
January 2, 2024
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Bench in 2024
This list explores the top 5 alternatives to Bench, catering to a diverse range of needs.
Bookkeeping
January 2, 2024
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What Chart of Accounts Should I Actually Use in Quickbooks (and a template you can download)
A well-structured chart of accounts is the foundation of sound financial infrastructure in any business. It is crucial in organizing financial transactions, providing accurate financial reporting, streamlining bookkeeping processes, and facilitating better decision-making.
Finances & Fundraising
January 2, 2024
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Zeni in 2024
Explore the best Zeni alternatives for efficient financial management and streamlined accounting processes.
Pilot Product
January 1, 2024
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What is the Form 2290?
Form 2290 is a tax form used by truck owners and operators to report and pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Bookkeeping
December 28, 2023
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Kruze Consulting in 2024
Check out alternative accounting firms to Kruze Consulting, offering specialized services for startups and growth-stage companies.
Bookkeeping
December 28, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8082
This document offers a thorough guide on completing Form 8082, "Notice of Inconsistent Treatment or Administrative Adjustment Request (AAR)," for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Bookkeeping
December 24, 2023
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Furey in 2024
Check out the best alternatives to Furey for startups and small businesses looking for a more suited financial management tool.
Bookkeeping
December 21, 2023
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Top 5 Risk Assessment Software
Explore the top 5 risk assessment software solutions for comprehensive risk management and enhanced security protocols.
Pilot Product
December 19, 2023
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Top 5 Financial Forecasting Services
Explore the top 5 Financial Forecasting Services for accurate predictions and strategic financial planning.
Back Office Operations
December 18, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8949
This document offers comprehensive guidance on completing Form 8949, covering various scenarios like sales and exchanges of capital assets, reporting gains and losses, calculating basis and recordkeeping, and deferring tax on eligible gain invested in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF).
Bookkeeping
December 15, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8959
This document offers a comprehensive guide on completing Form 8959 for calculating the Additional Medicare Tax owed by individuals in the United States for the year 2023.
Bookkeeping
December 14, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1099-Q
This document offers a comprehensive guide by the IRS on completing Form 1099-Q, covering specific instructions for each section and general filing procedures.
Bookkeeping
December 10, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 706
This document offers comprehensive instructions for completing Form 706, the United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, for decedents dying in September 2023.
Bookkeeping
December 8, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8275
This document offers comprehensive instructions on completing Form 8275, the Disclosure Statement, including its purpose, filing requirements, and penalties.
Bookkeeping
December 7, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 3922
This article offers a concise overview of the IRS document "Instructions for Forms 3921 and 3922 (10/2017)," which provides detailed guidance on completing Forms 3921 and 3922.
Bookkeeping
December 6, 2023
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What is the Form 1041?
Form 1041 is an income tax return filed by the trustee or representative of a decedent's estate, trust, or bankruptcy estate, used to declare any taxable income generated after the decedent passed away and before designated assets were transferred to beneficiaries.
Bookkeeping
December 5, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1045
This document offers comprehensive guidance on completing Form 1045 for 2023, covering its purpose, key terms, filing procedures, and step-by-step instructions for each line and schedules A and B.
Bookkeeping
December 3, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1099-MISC
This document offers comprehensive instructions on completing Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC for the year 01/2024, including guidelines on reportable income, proper payment reporting, and specific details for filling out and submitting the forms correctly.
Bookkeeping
December 1, 2023
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What is the Form 1099-K?
Form 1099-K, or "Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions," is a tax form used to report payments and transactions from online platforms, apps, or payment card processors.
Taxes
November 30, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1040-X
This document offers comprehensive guidance on completing Form 1040-X, which is used to amend a previously filed U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Bookkeeping
November 26, 2023
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Digits in 2025
Find the perfect Digits alternatives for businesses seeking real-time financial insights and collaboration tools tailored to their needs.
Bookkeeping
November 23, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 940
This document offers a comprehensive guide for employers on how to accurately complete Form 940, the Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return, for the year 2023.
Bookkeeping
November 21, 2023
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Acuity in 2024
Explore top Acuity alternatives to find the perfect accounting and financial management partner for your startup's specific needs.
Bookkeeping
November 16, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1120
This article offers a concise overview of Form 1120, the U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, and its comprehensive instructions for the year 2023.
Bookkeeping
November 15, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8974
This document offers a comprehensive guide on completing Form 8974, which is used to determine the qualified small business payroll tax credit for increasing research activities that can be claimed on Forms 941, 943, or 944.
Bookkeeping
November 12, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8960
This document offers comprehensive instructions for completing Form 8960, which calculates the Net Investment Income Tax for individuals, estates, and trusts.
Bookkeeping
November 10, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8850
This document offers guidance for employers on completing Form 8850, which is utilized for pre-screening and requesting certification of an individual as a member of a targeted group for the work opportunity credit.
Bookkeeping
November 9, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1099-G
This document is a comprehensive guide from the IRS on completing Form 1099-G, which is used to report certain government payments.
Bookkeeping
November 8, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1120-H
This document offers a comprehensive guide by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for homeowners associations to accurately complete Form 1120-H for the 2023 tax year.
Bookkeeping
November 5, 2023
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What is the Form 2555?
Form 2555 is used by qualifying U.S. citizens living and working abroad to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), allowing them to exclude a certain amount of foreign earned income from their U.S. taxes.
Taxes
November 3, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 926
This document offers a comprehensive guide to filling out Form 926, a form used to report certain transfers of tangible or intangible property to a foreign corporation.
Bookkeeping
November 2, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 5227
This comprehensive guide offers detailed instructions for completing Form 5227, "Split-Interest Trust Information Return," for the year 2023.
Bookkeeping
October 29, 2023
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Xendoo in 2024
Discover the best Xendoo alternatives for startups needing tailored accounting services like financial reporting and payroll management.
Bookkeeping
October 26, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8962
This article offers a concise overview of Form 8962, the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) form, for the year 2023, including eligibility criteria, calculation, and reconciliation of advance payments.
Bookkeeping
October 25, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 1040 Schedule E
This document offers comprehensive guidance on completing Form 1040 Schedule E for 2023, covering rental income definitions, reporting income or loss from various sources, and special rules limiting losses.
Bookkeeping
October 22, 2023
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Mission First Operations in 2024
Find the right alternatives to Mission First Operations that better suit your unique business needs and preferences.
Bookkeeping
October 19, 2023
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What is the Form 1098?
Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement, is a tax form used by taxpayers in the United States to report the amount of interest and related expenses paid on a mortgage during the tax year when the amount totals $600 or more.
Taxes
October 18, 2023
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Instructions for Filling Out Form 8854
This document offers comprehensive guidance on completing Form 8854, a form required for individuals who have expatriated from the United States.
Bookkeeping
October 15, 2023
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