Last week, I talked about how Silicon Valley and the tech industry, in general, is biased against women. It was to battle this that myStartUpCFO was started. In August 2013, we began our financial and…
Private Placements: What happens if you fail to file Form D (or file it late)?
Form D is a document that the SEC requires a company to file when it issues securities in a private placement under Regulation D. It must be filed with the SEC within 15 days of…
The 3 Jobs Your Startup Should Outsource
If you’re running an early-stage startup, chances are there are some knowledge gaps in your core team. You may be strong on the technical side or a product whiz, but what about financial strategy, administration,…
Signs a Small Business Needs a CFO
When should a small business owner hire a CFO? While there is no right answer, there are certain indicators. I spoke with Marc P. Palker, CMA, about this topic. Marc is Director of CFO Consulting…
CFO or CEO: Who’s in the ‘Driver’ Seat?
What sort of personality should a CFO have to be influential and effective? A collaborative one, for sure. But according to research by Deloitte on working relationships between finance chiefs and their CEOs -– research that…
