Category: Startups & emerging growth
Lucky for now: Dealmakers are optimistic about the near future
It’s fitting the annual Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) West Coast M&A Conference was held on St. Patrick’s Day. We were all feeling a bit lucky with a nice bounce-back in the markets, and a cautious sense …
See MoreThe balancing act of a startup—mastering the first stage of the lifecycle
“Business, much like life, is not a movie and not everyone gets to have a storybook ending.” Those were the farewell words of Gigaom founder Om Malik after the San Francisco tech website shut down earlier this year, un…
See MoreIs finance an afterthought? The rookie mistake that can doom a startup
During the initial months and years of a startup, CEOs are faced with the daunting task of building a company from the ground up. There are many issues to address, including product development, sales and go-to-market stra…
See MoreHot deals, talent wars and ‘winning’ entrepreneurs: Just another day in Menlo Park
Optimism in the air—that was the first thing you would have noticed at an EY Entrepreneur of the Year® reception at the Rosewood Sand Hill last week. As I walked through the hotel’s reception area, I couldn’t miss …
See MoreThanks, San Francisco, for the 2015 “woman of influence” nod to our CEO
We were beyond thrilled when we found out RoseRyan CEO & CFO Kathy Ryan would be recognized as one of the most influential women in Bay Area business by the San Francisco Business Times. Of course, we’re always excit…
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The 4 stages of the business lifecycle and how to recognize what you need next
Many companies tend to follow similar patterns as they adapt and change over time. The trajectory is known as the business lifecycle, and we’ve identified four particular stages that companies typically move through from…
See MoreWhy getting the right finance team in place is essential after your IPO
Look at that new public company over there with its carefully chosen ticker symbol, brand-new source of capital and sense of relief among its senior leaders. They have finally achieved the milestone of going public that th…
See MoreWhat every good controller should be up to this December
As the temperatures start to cool (even in California), the leaves on the trees are turning beautiful colors. And we’re also turning the corner to the new year. I believe December is our most important accounting month o…
See MoreThe big impact of small business fraud, and some smart steps to prevent it
We often hear more about fraud at large companies because of the hefty price tags involved and the large number of investors who may be affected. But the sad fact is that when small businesses experience a fraudulent event…
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