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Start-ups
How to find angel investors: Everything entrepreneurs need to know
If your startup is looking for investment capital to support its future, here is everything you need to know.
•5 min
Business banking
How to protect your business from currency volatility and economic headwinds
Lee Kaznowski, Partner at Ascentis Accountants, and Andrew Josephs, Director at ADJ Business share their advice on how businesses can mitigate the risks posed by volatility in the forex market.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Accounting
LTV to CAC: How do you calculate it?
The Customer lifetime value (LTV) to customer acquisition cost (CAC) ratio is an important metric for your startup. Learn more about your business’s growth, progress and success.
•5 min
Accounting
The eCommerce founder’s guide to calculating contribution margin
Learn how to calculate and improve your contribution margin.
•4 min
Start-ups
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
Online payments
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
Accounting
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
Ecommerce
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
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
Finance operations
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
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