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Profit margins: 5 things every startup founder needs to know
Startup founders need to know these top five things about profit margins to run a successful business.
•4 min
Airwallex news
September release notes: Faster payment acceptance, smoother reconciliation, and 2FA
This month’s Airwallex releases are designed to help you smash your Q4 targets. From local payment methods that will supercharge your global sales, to one-click checkout options and smoother reconciliation.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
How to sell online internationally with Shopify
Learn how to grow your consumer base and reach international markets online with Shopify.
•8 min
What eCommerce businesses need to know about Amazon Pay
Here's what businesses need to know about Amazon pay to run a successful eCommerce business.
•4 min
How to calculate and improve monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
Learn how to set up and run an subscription model that drives repeat revenue for your business.
•8 min
The top cross border eCommerce markets businesses should expand into in 2022 and beyond
This joint report from Airwallex and PPRO shows the markets that present the most opportunity for eCommerce businesses looking to expand internationally in 2022 and beyond.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
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
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
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
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
Airwallex 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
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
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
Start-ups
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-ups
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
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
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
Airwallex 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
Accounting
How to get an EIN from outside the United States
Learn how to set up your Employer Identification Number (EIN) as a foreigner outside the US.
Shermaine Tan
•3 minutes
Airwallex news
June release notes 2022: Transfers, Global Accounts and digital wallets
This month, we've made some small but significant improvements to help you cut back on admin and needless fees. Take a look at what’s new for Airwallex in June.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Airwallex news
May Release Notes 2022: bank feeds, invoices and workflows
You told us which features you wanted most, and we’ve been dropping hints about some nifty integrations for some months now. Today the time has finally come to roll a few of these out.
Shani Ishigaki
•5 minutes
How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)
Learn how to calculate gross and net burn rates to forecast your cash runway better. Understand what makes a good burn rate and how to improve it.
Shermaine Tan
•8 minutes
April Release Notes 2022: No more out-of-pocket employees
This month’s releases are kind of a big deal. Read on to learn more about how these new features came to be and how your business can take advantage of them.
Shani Ishigaki
•2 minutes
The Best D2C Platforms for International eCommerce
In recent years, even the most tech-adverse among us have embraced shopping platforms like Shopify, Woocommerce, Magento and others to easily shop online. This post will walk you through how to pick the best platform for your D2C eCommerce to be global from day one.
•7 mins