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Asynchronous Work is Changing the World with Shannon Lincoln, Chief Financial Officer of Oyster HR
In this podcast episode, Sam talks to Shannon Lincoln, Chief Financial Officer at Oyster HR. They discuss growing a team from 12 - 500 employees in 18 months, asynchronous work practices, and tips on how startups can build a diverse workforce.
•44 minutes
Start-upsFinance
Determining payback periods: How to plan for startup success
Find out how to use the payback period formula to budget effectively, determine your return on investment and drive your business forward.
•5 min
Business tips
Stop overlooking customer lifetime value in eCommerce
Find out how to calculate customer lifetime value and why your eCommerce business can’t afford to overlook this metric.
•6 min
Start-upsBusiness tipsGuides
The founder’s guide to running a great board meeting
Learn how to prepare for and run a productive board meeting that gets the most out of your directors’ time.
•7 min
Company news
August release notes 2022: Subscription management, Global Accounts, and webhooks
If you like recurring revenue, we have good news for you. You can now accept subscription payments from your customers in 170+ currencies and 10+ payment methods through Airwallex. It's just one of the ways we're making it easier for you to grow your business.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Business tipsStart-upsGuides
10 key business metrics every startup founder needs to know
If you ever find yourself stuck in an elevator with an angel investor, these are the key business metrics you need to know.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Venture capital vs crowdfunding: What’s the right call for your business?
Looking to fund your start-up? You have a couple of options available. Read on to compare the benefits of venture capital vs equity crowdfunding.
•8 min
Net revenue retention and 3 things every venture capitalist looks for
If you run a SaaS business, net revenue retention (NRR) is a key indicator of customer success and may be a deciding factor for investors. Here’s how to calculate and optimise your NRR to secure funding.
•6 min
From seed to Series E: Understanding funding rounds
Your ultimate guide to funding rounds. Learn how to identify and impress investors and successfully raise funds for your business.
•8 min
Start-upsBusiness tips
How to Hire for Success When You’re an Unknown Startup
Employees are your greatest asset, but how can you convince them to join your business? Here are some tips for hiring top talent as an unknown start-up.
•5 minutes
Start-upsBusiness tips
Choosing your North Star Metric
A North Star metric is a key measurement of your business’s success and ensures everyone on your team is aligned to a singular goal. Learn how to define your North Star metric and push towards sustainable growth.
•5 minutes
Company news
July release notes 2022: Shopify integration, Borderless Cards and Payment Links
July might be holiday season for some, but we’ve spent most of this month indoors working feverishly on some great new features that will help you scale your business globally.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes