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The Real Cost of Hiring an In-House CFO

Lorne Noble
November 4, 2022

As a growing financial firm, we’re very in tune with the process of hiring CFOs. We know it can be hard to find new employees, especially great ones! Finance and accounting professionals are some of the most in-demand people and, when they’re familiar with tax law, forget about it. But aside from the challenge…

Finance

7 Strategies for Managing Your Cash Flow Proactively in Times of Fiscal Uncertainty

Lorne Noble
October 11, 2022

It’s a volatile, uncertain time for business owners. High inflation, rising interest rates, the threat of recession, supply chain constraints, and geopolitical risks all make for an ambiguous, ever-changing environment in which to run a business. Looking ahead, it’s unclear how much consumer or business spending might contract or how much the cost of…

Accounting, Controller

10 Ways to Elevate Your Business with Sophisticated Accounting Management

Teri Scott, CPA
September 29, 2022

Successful businesses recognize that accounting is more than crunching numbers and generating financial statements. Sophisticated accounting management enables small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to elevate their profile, revenue, and operations, driving the business forward and accelerating growth. But what does sophisticated accounting management involve and how can it take your business to the next…

Taxes

Our Brand May Be New, But Our Commitment to the Tax Services You Need to Thrive Remains the Same

Bert Wilson
September 28, 2022

As our principal and co-founder Lorne Noble recently shared, Simple Startup has launched a new brand and website to reflect how we partner with and deliver value for growth-minded businesses like yours. It’s always been our mission to help businesses simplify finances, understand the story behind your data, and make the most informed strategic…

Accounting, Finance, Taxes

A New Brand, a New Website, and a Renewed Focus on Fractional CFO Services That Accelerate Your Goals

Lorne Noble
September 28, 2022

Simple Startup was founded to help growth-minded businesses like yours simplify finances, understand the story your data is telling you, and make smart, informed decisions. We deliver on that commitment every day through the work we do for small-and-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) across many industries—from consumer packaged goods (CPG), like food and beverage, beauty, and…

CPG Companies, Finance, Tech Companies

How to Prepare for Your Next Board Meeting Like a CFO (Even if You Don’t Have One In-House)

Lorne Noble
September 22, 2022

For growth businesses, the board of directors isn’t just a group you’re required to report to every quarter. These professionals often act as a sounding board you can bounce ideas off and a trusted advisor you can turn to for guidance in making strategic decisions that drive your business forward. That’s especially true if…

Taxes

With No SALT Cap Repeal in Sight, It Pays to Know if Your State Offers a Workaround

Bert Wilson
August 29, 2022

Ever since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 placed a cap on the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) you can take as itemized deductions on your individual tax return, high-income earners have found themselves paying more federal tax. And though some congressional leaders fought hard to repeal the $10,000 SALT…

Finance

5 Proven Ways a Fractional CFO Can Fast-Track Your Profitability

Lorne Noble
August 25, 2022

Accelerating profitability is a goal that most early-stage companies and even more mature companies strive for. But determining how to best achieve that goal isn’t always straightforward. There are various strategies you can use to improve your profitability and a variety of levers you can pull—some on the revenue side, some on the expense…

Finance, Metrics

How to Use Financial Data Analytics to Grow Your Technology Company

Lorne Noble
July 20, 2022

If you run a technology products company, you and your management team likely find yourselves making constant decisions. Some are strategic: Should we expand into a new geographic market that offers good growth potential? Others are operationally focused: Should we consider switching distributors or other partners to reduce expenses, and how will that impact…

Thought Leadership

How to Recruit a Successful Team Player

Lorne Noble
June 10, 2022

You run a business and you’re under pressure. Sound familiar?! You are coping, but the team is full to capacity. And then one of two things happens: An important team member hands in their notice. Or you win a big new contract. Suddenly there’s too much to do and you need to recruit. And…

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