When Elon Musk talks, it might do us all well to listen. As the founder of Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity, and previously of PayPal — and, most… — When Elon Musk talks, it might do us all well to listen. As the founder of Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity, and previously of PayPal — and, most recently, known for acquiring Twitter for roughly $44 billion — Musk has faced a lot of business obstacles in his life. …

We’ve all heard the term “growth hacker.” What an amazing business idea: to hack growth. There are actually a few people who are tried and… — We’ve all heard the term “growth hacker.” What an amazing business idea: to hack growth. There are actually a few people who are tried and true growth hackers. But what is a growth hacker, really? A growth hacker is someone who increases a business’s sales or user base in a…

Businesses are treated like people, according to the U.S. federal government. It’s true. Just do a quick search on “soft money” and you’ll… — Businesses are treated like people, according to the U.S. federal government. It’s true. Just do a quick search on “soft money” and you’ll understand. And, just like people, businesses also have a lifecycle. Companies are born and they attempt to survive just like any other entity. Some thrive and mature…

Raising money is hard — and for many, finding the right venture capitalist is the hardest part of all. — Raising money is hard — and for many, finding the right venture capitalist is the hardest part of all. You might have the best business idea, verified customers, and a track record of growth, but if you don’t know how to meet the right investors, your company might stall before…

Many small business owners would love to have an in-house Chief Financial Officer. A full-time CFO can bring several benefits to a small… — Many small business owners would love to have an in-house Chief Financial Officer. A full-time CFO can bring several benefits to a small business, handling a lot of the decision making when it comes to its financial strategy. However, many small business owners quickly find out that hiring a full-time…

In today’s unsteady economic environment, your small business is likely already stretched thin with shutdown-related staffing cuts, loss in… — In today’s unsteady economic environment, your small business is likely already stretched thin with shutdown-related staffing cuts, loss in revenue, and uncertainty about the future. But getting through the tough times often means building a long term foundation that can withstand bumps along the way. …

It’s certainly not easy being a jack of all trades as a business owner or entrepreneur. When deciding to take on the risk of starting a… — It’s certainly not easy being a jack of all trades as a business owner or entrepreneur. When deciding to take on the risk of starting a company, you probably did not plan on spending most of your time learning bookkeeping basics, payroll administration, financial statement preparation, and scrambling to meet…

We have gotten a lot of questions about the proper GAAP accounting treatment of the PPP loans and wanted to highlight some rules and offer… — We have gotten a lot of questions about the proper GAAP accounting treatment of the PPP loans and wanted to highlight some rules and offer guidance. These steps walk you through each step of the journal entry. PPP Loan Accounting Entries Journal Entry #1 — Receipt of the Loan

Notably high on this list are Bad Business Model, Mismanagement of Funds, and “Acquisition Flu.” The authors of this report also noted… — Notably high on this list are Bad Business Model, Mismanagement of Funds, and “Acquisition Flu.” The authors of this report also noted that companies that failed due to mismanagement of funds had a large number of investors and had passed several investment rounds.