Oran Yehiel is the founder of Startup Geek, with an MBA specializing in financial management and a background in Deloitte. As a Certified Public Accountant and Digital Marketing Professional, he writes about venture capital, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more, bringing a wealth of experience to businesses seeking growth and success.
With finance management being such a crucial aspect of any business, startups must be well-informed and in control of basic accounting terms to ensure the business runs smoothly. Accounting is the metaphorical house of cards at the heart of any company. If the balance sheets are not managed correctly, there is a real potential for …
Have you ever wondered who the big shots are in the startup world? Well, wonder no more! This blog post will introduce you to the top 10 startup influencers to follow in 2023. From young entrepreneurs to veteran investors, these influencers have much to offer regarding inspiration, advice and insights. So whether you’re just starting out …
Starting a new business is always a challenge, but it’s especially difficult when you’re trying to do it on a shoestring budget. One of the most important things you can do early on is to create a robust marketing budget and ensure your money is being spent in the right places. In this blog post, …
Technological innovations drive the most economic growth over time and raise living standards. Without investment in technology development, it is difficult to have continuous tech innovations. Over time, U.S. research budgets have evolved. Compared to the 1980s, private-sector research and development investment has risen steadily while public-sector investment declined. More than 2/3 of U.S. research …
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If you are unfamiliar with the concept, a startup accelerator is just a group of experienced entrepreneurs that provide new businesses with funds, advice, connections, and direction. Think of the TV shows Shark Tank or Dragons Den, and you will be in the rough ballpark. A recent boom in tech-focused startups has fueled the emergence …
A quite complex form and often incorrectly completed, form 3921 needs to be treated with caution, or you might suffer a few headaches further down the line as a result. Aware that so many people seem to get this wrong, we figured a little help was in order. Through this short article, we intend to …
There has been quite a shift in content strategies over the last few years and with it, video content has boomed, with YouTube becoming the second-largest search engine after Google. Savvy marketers have been serious about YouTube for some time now, with many even prioritizing it over Google, and with good reason: YouTube alone receives …
Securing funding is usually essential to the success of any startup business. There are exceptions of course but in most cases, you will need funding in one way or another. One of the first decisions you’ll have to make is what type of funding to pursue, but there might be more to it than you …
The purchase and sale of businesses is, by nature, lengthy and extremely complex processes. Whether it’s a founder who seeks to raise capital via a part-divestiture or as part of a growth-via acquisition strategy, an M&A can be divided into two main components, which are; risk management and valuation. In the world of M&A’s, it …
The CFO role has evolved rapidly, especially in the previous decade. Where CFOs were historically just technical authorities, they’ve now taken on a more well-rounded role, to the point where they now play a part in developing a business’ strategic outlook. The Modern CFO Vs. The Classic CFO The CFOs primary functions have always had …
Running out of cash is one of the leading causes of startup failure. If you want to make sure your business survives, it’s important to understand and extend your startup runway. In this article, we’ll discuss what a startup runway is, how to calculate a startup runway, and ways to reduce your operating cost. With …
What is An Executive Summary? An executive summary, in essence, is a type of summary that outlines the key aspects of your business plan. An effective executive summary will compel the reader to go through your more detailed business plan and set up a meeting with you. This summary will highlight the proposal or problem discussed …