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Building a cash reserve
Nov 21, 2024

Building a cash reserve

Save 3–6 months of expenses using automated transfers, tiered accounts, and annual reviews to prepare for unexpected challenges.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Cost-Cutting Audits
Nov 21, 2024

Cost-Cutting Audits

Identify waste in software, marketing, taxes, payroll, and supplies to run a leaner, smarter business without sacrificing growth.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
LTV, CAC, and 3X Rule
Sep 12, 2024

LTV, CAC, and 3X Rule

Optimize customer value with a 3:1 ratio.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Vendor Negotiations 201
Sep 12, 2024

Vendor Negotiations 201

Negotiate smarter with long-term deals, extended payment terms, and total cost analysis to boost your runway and flexibility.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Burn, Baby, Burn
Sep 12, 2024

Burn, Baby, Burn

Master your burn rate: balance spending for growth while keeping enough runway to stay afloat.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Finding the Right Investor
Aug 29, 2024

Finding the Right Investor

It's all about fit, timing, and doing your homework

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Manage that Cash Flow
Aug 15, 2024

Manage that Cash Flow

Don’t let your river of money run dry.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Forecasting 101
Aug 15, 2024

Forecasting 101

Master your financial planning with top-down, bottom-up, scenario analysis, or time-series forecasting methods to guide your business to success after funding.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Zero-Based Budgeting
Aug 15, 2024

Zero-Based Budgeting

Reset your finances with zero-based budgeting.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
Dilution Solutions
Jul 11, 2024

Dilution Solutions

Say goodbye to unexpected dilution surprises. Learn how to protect your equity and mitigate dilution risk.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
⚙️  How to Do a Sales Leaseback
Jun 30, 2024

⚙️ How to Do a Sales Leaseback

FT Pari Passu

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
FinanceFinance
4X Cheaper Revenue
Jun 27, 2024

4X Cheaper Revenue

We’ve talked about spending money, let’s dig into making more of it.

Rameel Sheikh
Rameel Sheikh
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