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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-upsFinance
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
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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
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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
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
Business tipsGuides
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
FinanceGuides
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
•6 minutes
E-commerceBusiness tipsGuides
EU VAT Expansion Toolkit
Stay compliant and confident when launching in the European eCommerce market, with our VAT Expansion Toolkit.
•4-minutes