Brian Zapf 11/2/22 Brian Zapf 11/2/22

Brian Zapf: On Loving Numbers, People and Telling A Financial Story That Soars

Editor’s note: This article is reposted from an interview with Flight Financial’s Founder & CEO, Brian Zapf, on Josh Chernikoff’s website. Josh, along with John Gamba, is the co-host of Breaking the Grade, a thought-provoking podcast that follows entrepreneurs as they transform learning and advance equity and impact in the global education space.

Nathan Vander Heyden 8/24/22 Nathan Vander Heyden 8/24/22

What Do Investors Want to See in Financial Statements?

In this blog post, we’ll go over what investors want to see in financial statements—and what you, as a business owner, can do to present your numbers under the best light.

Brian Zapf 8/20/22 Brian Zapf 8/20/22

Surviving Shark Tank: How One Entrepreneur Passed on Mark Cuban and Launched a Successful SaaS Startup

Editor’s note: This article is based on a conversation with Ryan Naylor, Founder and CEO of VIVAHR. VIVAHR offers a SaaS-based job posting automation software.

Brian Zapf 6/10/22 Brian Zapf 6/10/22

How to Achieve Financial Wellness as an eLearning Startup

Editor’s note: This article is based on a conversation with Eli Marx-Kahn, Co-Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Holistic Learning. Holistic Learning offers an online education platform to help high school students thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Brian Zapf 5/24/22 Brian Zapf 5/24/22

Recession-Proofing Tips for Small Businesses

Our Founder & CEO, Brian Zapf recently shared his top tip for recession-proofing your small business on Carol Roth’s blog. Read his tip (#152) and several others here: https://www.carolroth.com/blog/recession-proofing-tips-for-small-businesses/.

Brian Zapf 5/19/22 Brian Zapf 5/19/22

Managing Financial Performance in a Venture-Backed SaaS Business

Editor’s note: This article is based on a conversation with Josh Sharkey, Founder and CEO of meez. meez is a SaaS company whose software centralizes recipes and resources for chefs and restaurateurs, enabling more efficient and effective growth, training, hiring and strategic business planning for hospitality venues of all sizes.

Nathan Vander Heyden 4/30/22 Nathan Vander Heyden 4/30/22

Pilot vs Bench vs Flight Financial: Full Comparison Guide [2022]

Can’t decide between Pilot, Bench, and Flight Financial?

To help you make a decision, we’ve compiled this Pilot vs Bench comparison article. And because we think we’d make a great fit as well, we’ve added our own service to the mix.

Check out how these services compare to one another!

Nathan Vander Heyden 4/29/22 Nathan Vander Heyden 4/29/22

The Best Part-Time CFO Services In 2022

Your SaaS company is growing and things are better than ever.

As the founder, you likely have a lot on your plate already. That’s why you’ve decided to outsource a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

To help you decide which one to go with, we’ve come up with this list of the best part-time CFO services to consider now.

Brian Zapf 3/29/22 Brian Zapf 3/29/22

Tips for Starting and Scaling a Business Sustainably

Editor’s note: This article is based on a conversation with Brock Jackson, Co-Founder and COO of Calldrip. Calldrip helps companies respond to their leads effectively and efficiently through a robust suite of response automation services.

Brian Zapf 3/23/22 Brian Zapf 3/23/22

Frameworks and Tips for Bootstrapping Sustainably

Editor’s Note: This article is based on an interview with Anthony Eden, CEO of DNSimple–a DNS domain registrar focused on automation. They provide API endpoints that allow companies to automatically register and manage their DNS.

Nathan Vander Heyden 3/17/22 Nathan Vander Heyden 3/17/22

How to Prepare a SaaS Cash Flow Forecast [Guide & Template]

While financial novices may find it difficult to know how much cash you’ll bring in today and how much you’ll need in the future, it is far from impossible.

This is what experts call cash flow forecasting.

In this article, we explore this concept and offer a free forecast template for your SaaS business.

Brian Zapf 3/17/22 Brian Zapf 3/17/22

Maximizing the Potential of Human Capital

Editor’s Note: This article is based on a conversation with Ariel Camus, CEO of Microverse, an online school for software engineers with students in 129 countries. They focus on training students in traditionally overlooked geographies on how to be software engineers and best function within remote teams so they can access the global job market.

Nathan Vander Heyden 3/13/22 Nathan Vander Heyden 3/13/22

How to Outsource Your Bookkeeping [Complete Guide]

When your business’ MRR grows, bookkeeping & accounting tasks tend to follow suit.

So, it's no surprise that many SaaS owners look to outsource their bookkeeping at some point on their journey.

In this article, we'll explore how to outsource bookkeeping, its benefits and drawbacks, as well as costs associated with it.

Nathan Vander Heyden 3/13/22 Nathan Vander Heyden 3/13/22

How to Hire a Fractional CFO for Your SaaS Business

Many SaaS companies can manage without a full-on finance and accounting team—at first.

But, as your company (and revenue) grows, your team needs to grow with it.

It may be time to consider bringing on a Chief Financial Officer, or CFO.

Brian Zapf 3/2/22 Brian Zapf 3/2/22

How To Manage Your Financial Forecasting In An Uncertain Market

Editor’s Note: This article is based on an interview we did with Wendie Michie, CEO of Zoomforth–a microsite building platform for enterprise customers. You can watch the original conversation above or keep reading for a recap of what we learned.

Brian Zapf 2/27/22 Brian Zapf 2/27/22

4 Common Mistakes with SaaS Pricing: How to Avoid These Costly Errors

Many SaaS companies make common pricing mistakes that can be costly. In this article, we will discuss four of the most common SaaS pricing mistakes and how to avoid them. These mistakes can have a significant impact on your bottom line, so it is important to understand them and take corrective action. Let's get started!

Brian Zapf 2/17/22 Brian Zapf 2/17/22

Bench vs Quickbooks vs Flight Financial [Full Comparison Guide]

Whether you've just started a business or you've been grinding for years, you need an accounting solution to ensure all of your books are in order.

To help you find the right service, we're going to discuss Bench vs. QuickBooks, see how they stack up against each other, and what type of business they fit the best.

Brian Zapf 2/16/22 Brian Zapf 2/16/22

The 9 Best Online Bookkeeping Services [2022 Update]

You already know how important proper bookkeeping is, and you’ve decided to outsource yours to an online bookkeeping service.

There’s no denying that using a virtual service is often more affordable than hiring someone in-house.

It’s now time to decide who to go with. We’ve scoured the internet to bring you the best online bookkeeping services to check out now.

Brian Zapf 1/24/22 Brian Zapf 1/24/22

MRR Vs. ARR: A Look at SaaS Subscription Revenue

There is no shortage of acronyms in the SaaS industry, and MRR and ARR are two of the most commonly used terms. But what do they stand for, and why should you care?

Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) and annual recurring revenue (ARR) are critical calculations that every SaaS business owner needs to understand. They're metrics that can be used to measure the health of your business, estimate future revenue, and identify issues with your subscription model, business, or service.

Pedro Alberto Bouret Galindo 12/17/21 Pedro Alberto Bouret Galindo 12/17/21

How to Build and Benefit from Your Small Business's Budget

Budgeting is the most powerful tool you can ever implement in your business. If you don’t structure your finances and bookkeeping correctly, your business is at risk of failure. For many small businesses having a business budget could be the thin line between the success and failure of that business. Managing a business can be a lot of work as you have a lot of moving pieces that you need to keep track of. Between marketing, getting clients, and establishing a digital presence for your company, you hardly have time to think about a business budget.