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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
Finance operations
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
Ecommerce
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-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
The founder’s guide: How to run a board meeting
Learn how to prepare for and run a productive board meeting that gets the most out of your directors’ time.
•7 min
Business banking
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
Finance operations
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
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-ups
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
Corporate cards
What is a corporate card? Guide for your business spending
Corporate credit cards improve flexibility and security and can earn extra perks along the way. Learn more about whether commercial cards are right for you.
David Beach
•7 minutes
Business banking
How to open a US business bank account from the UK
We walk you through why you’d want to open a US bank account, the fees you can expect to pay, and then how to open a US bank account as a non-resident.
Joe Romeo
•7 minutes
EU VAT Expansion Toolkit
Stay compliant and confident when launching in the European eCommerce market, with our VAT Expansion Toolkit.
•4-minutes
Business banking
How to open a business bank account in the UK
When opening a business bank account in the UK, the process itself is reasonably straightforward, and there are a number of key documents and pieces of information you need to provide. Follow our guide to getting started.
•5 minutes
Accounting
How to get an American EIN from within the UK
Before you can sell anything within the US, you’ll need to know about your EIN. Follow our simple guide on how to create one from within the UK.
Joe Romeo
•5 minutes
Accounting
Break-even analysis: How to Find the Break-Even Point for Your eCommerce Business
A break-even analysis is a tool that business owners can use to determine at what point their business will break even, and start to become profitable. Download your free break-even analysis tool inside this article.
Joe Romeo
•7 minutes
Transfers
CHAPS vs. BACS: What’s the difference?
When making bank transfers, there are two main payment networks you’ll be using: CHAPS vs BACS. Learn the difference between these networks and what they means for your business.
The construction industry needs a financial solution that works for customers and builders
•4 minutes
Accounting
What are liquid assets and why are they important?
Learn the importance of liquid and non-liquid assets, their impact on business liquidity, and how to access cash quickly with Airwallex.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Transfers
What is foreign exchange risk and how can you hedge against it?
Learn what foreign exchange risk is and how it can affect your business.
Tilly Michell
•4-minutes
Working capital
How eCommerce businesses can access funding to support growth
Airwallex partner Swoop share their finance tips for scaling your digital businesses.
Ian Hawkins
•3 minutes
Accounting
Everything you need to know about VAT exemption
What's the difference between zero-rated goods, reduced rate goods and VAT-exempt goods? Find out in our guide to VAT exemption.
Tilly Michell
•3-minutes
What are the new EU VAT rules for online sellers?
From LVCR to IOSS: learn the new VAT rules for ecommerce businesses selling goods in the EU
Tilly Michell
•3-minutes
Airwallex news
How to run effective competitor analysis
Learn how to analyse your competitors and identify your business' unique value proposition.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Airwallex news
Airwallex helps FBA acquirer Olsam scale across borders
Sam Horbye, co-founder of the fast growing Amazon FBA aggregator, Olsam, shares how Airwallex has helped his company scale across borders.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes