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Historically financial modeling, especially for startups, has been confusing and difficult. But financials are the lifeblood of any company. They’re too important to be ignored or outsourced. They should be a core part of every founder’s job. This doesn’t have to be scary. And you don’t have to do it alone. The Finmark Blog is here to educate founders on key financial metrics, startup best practices, and everything else to give you the confidence to drive your business forward.
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Revenue Drivers: A Guide for Startups
13 Startup Metrics to Keep a Pulse on Your Business
So many startups are focused on revenue to calculate growth, but the truth is that long-term success relies on so much more. As a result, too many startups burn money until they collapse. To fully understand where your startup stands, […]
March 29, 2021 | 11 min read
What is Financial Modeling?
Is your business growing, shrinking, or flat? When should you fundraise, and how much do you need? At your current pace, how long will your startup last before running out of money? These are the types of questions financial modeling […]
20 Startup Tools to Add to Your Tech Stack
Building a successful startup is hard. Creating your product, marketing it, engaging with customers, hiring a team, managing finances, and all the other pieces of growing a business can be a lot to handle for any founder. But with the […]
10 Financial Metrics Every Startup Should Track
Whether you’re about to raise money, measuring KPIs, or planning for the future, there are certain financial metrics that every startup needs to know. The last thing you want is to be caught off-guard when an investor asks you about […]
Financial Modeling Templates Are Hurting Your Startup
You’re a founder about to fundraise. To prepare to meet with investors, you know you need to build a financial model to show the amazing growth potential of your startup. But there’s a problem—you’ve never built a financial model before. […]
Introducing The New Startup Glossary!
What is runway? Are you calculating churn correctly? What metrics do you need to know before meeting with investors? We’re excited to announce a new project that will help you answer all those questions and more. The Finmark glossary! The […]
Scenario Planning and Sharing: Endless Possibilities, Effortless Collaboration
We’ve written previously about why startups should care about financial modeling. A financial model that provides a clear line of sight into key metrics like runway is crucial to survival and scaled growth. But once that base financial model is […]
January 14, 2021 | 2 min read
Building the Foundation: What’s Needed for Today’s Early-Stage Startups
Startups are a unique breed. They’re the culmination of planning, preparation, hard work, and dedication to getting an idea off the ground. All that hustle is worth it, as it gives you the opportunity to build your company on a […]
November 24, 2020 | 4 min read
Why Startups Should Care About Financial Modeling
Startups are a completely different breed. Building a company from the ground up while strategically scaling growth is a considerable challenge. But even if a startup creates the perfect product, at the end of the day the financials rule all. […]
November 18, 2020 | 3 min read