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The Top 10 Important Finance Mistakes First Time Founders Make

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Take a read if you are still running finance yourself, or just have an part-time outsourced resource. In the old days, we didn’t have to worry about finance too much. SaaS accounting and finance has gotten pretty complicated, and the impacts of getting it wrong have gone up substantially. Accounting and Finance.

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Why Sales Tax Compliance Matters for Growing SaaS Companies

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And, when you do, do you even think about sale tax compliance? As you scale up, it’s essential to ensure that your sales tax management process is accurate and automated, so you don’t run into compliance issues in the future. . Let’s explore a few more ways in which sales tax compliance could impact your growing business.

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The Secrets to Aligning GTM Teams & Finance to Scale by 10X with Subskribe Founder Prakash Raina and Okta VP Finance Leslie Hui (Video)

SaaStr

What is the secret to aligning go-to-market teams and finance teams? Prakash Raina, Co-Founder of Subskribe, and Leslie Hui, VP of Accounting Operations and Finance Transformation at Okta, break down the secrets to unifying SaaS teams, processes, and systems. The secret to aligning GTM & finance teams. Prakash Raina.

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Strategic Finance in Today’s Market: A Tactical Guide to Building & Scaling Your Team with IVP

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The role of finance in SaaS is changing. No longer are finance teams the traditional “bean counters” of ages past. IVP Partner Michael Miao explains, “The role and the scope of the modern finance team has changed dramatically in the last decade. SaaStr Workshop Wednesdays are LIVE every Wednesday. Sign up for free.

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Approaching Half a Million Customers: How to Win in SMB with BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte

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Before BILL, around 2004, he started thinking more about this problem of doing finances with filing cabinets and a lot of pain, the same way it was done 60 years prior. With a trillion in payment volume coming through BILL in the last five years, managing the payment and compliance engine has required an ongoing effort of a sizable team.

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

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In corporate finance , generative AI is a transformative force, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Moreover, it automates routine tasks such as transaction processing and report generation, freeing finance professionals to focus on higher-level strategy and analysis.

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Mastering Growth in the AI Era: How to Stand Out, Acquire Customers, and Raise VC Dollars with B Capital, Zetta, and Glasswing

SaaStr

This represents an under-recognized opportunity for B2B AI startups focusing on compliance, risk management, and administrative controls. For founders, the key is balancing long-term vision with short-term proof points that can secure ongoing financing and market traction.