Category: Small Business
The Business Lifecycle: Know the Journey So You Can Plan Ahead
What do you see in the road ahead in 2019? Does it appear more uncertain than sure? Is it paved with growth opportunities or a pullback? For companies large and small, the path forward can take awhile to become clear. At R…
See MoreJudging the Cleantech Open—These Startups May Change the World
The Cleantech Open (CTO) continues to pump out companies with aspirations to change the world, and many of them are from our area. I was fortunate to be a part of the effort earlier this year, as a judge for the western re…
See MoreMeet the 10 Newest Finance Pros Joining the RoseRyan Dream Team
To achieve staying power in Silicon Valley, top talent is a must. We’ve been lucky to attract 10 new finance and accounting pros to help companies go further, faster. These new additions to our dream team are helping sta…
See MoreGetting ready for your first audit: what every small business should know
We can see the sweat from here. Your small business is up for its first-ever audit, and you’re concerned about how long the process will take, keeping cost down, and—above all—getting a clean opinion. It’s natural …
See MoreSmall businesses targeted by phishing scams are more likely to get bitten
Cyber scammers have upped their game. The emails they send out to trick people into turning over confidential info (like usernames and account numbers) look more legit than ever. And the messages have become more sophistic…
See MoreYear-end checklist for finance teams—10 ways to end the year right
The exciting month of December offers a paradox to finance teams. They’re in retrospective mode while also planning for the year ahead. And they’re super busy while hoping to use up any leftover vacation days b…
See More4 companies make the right moves along the business lifecycle
Every company is at a different stage along the business lifecycle. Some companies have just started out, some are surging forward, some are growing organically and others are fighting against fierce competition. Where is …
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