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Valuation caps can attract investors to your startup and provide them with an incentive to invest — but how do they work?

The End of Financial Year – which occurs on 30th June for most companies – is an important date for enterprises for many reasons. In particular it is the time when the financial results for the financial year are finalised and compiled for stakeholders and government via the company tax return.

Pre-money and post-money valuations are critical when negotiating with potential investors — but what do these terms mean, and how are they calculated?

Raising capital is not an easy task and is often very time-consuming, but the need to raise more funds is often vital and even inevitable for a young startup company.

When you’re a SaaS business, metrics really matter. Due to their unique operating and revenue model, the management of SaaS businesses requires specialised metrics to provide meaningful insights into financial performance.

Employees are widely recognised as an enterprise’s greatest asset, and the costs of employee losses are very high, estimated at up to 12 months remuneration. Improving employee retention is therefore an essential aspect of effective business management.

Thinking of moving your business to Australia? We discuss some of those key challenges faced by NZ businesses thinking about operating in Australia, including legal, employment and tax considerations.

All businesses face a variety of risks, and many risks can be mitigated through insurance. Ofcourse insurance comes at a cost, so the question facing a business is whether the cost of the insurance outweighs the potential cost of the risk.

An Information Memorandum (or Investment Memorandum, “IM”) is the most commonly used disclosure document to support private company fundraising in Australia.

Manage accounts receivable and get paid quicker with this comprehensive guide to increase your working capital.