You just raised a round—nice work. But before you coast, remember: the IRS doesn’t care how slick your pitch deck was. This guide breaks down what founders need to know about tax planning before and after the money hits the account. No fluff, just the moves that'll keep you out of hot water.

SOC 2 compliance is the new standard for startups targeting enterprise clients—but most companies make it harder than it needs to be. This guide walks through what SOC 2 is, how the audit works, and how to make it part of your growth strategy (not your burnout story).

Revenue is nice. Profit is exciting. But cash flow is how your business actually stays alive. This guide breaks down how money moves in and out of your company, how to track it without the jargon, and how to use it to make better budgeting and financial decisions as you grow.

 If you're a founder in tech, life sciences, or software, this one's for you. The One Big, Beautiful Bill just rewrote the tax playbook—restoring immediate R&D expensing, unlocking retroactive refunds, and putting serious cash back on the table. Here’s what changed, what it means, and how to take full advantage.

If you're scaling and don’t know where the money’s going, it’s a problem. This no-fluff guide shows how smart cost accounting turns chaos into clarity—and how startups like Hoofprint Biome use it to grow faster, stay compliant, and make smarter bets.

When you’re growing fast, the cracks start to show. Invoices slip. Forecasts fall apart. Founders burn out. This no-fluff guide breaks down how smart companies use outsourced partners to scale without the chaos—so nothing (and no one) breaks along the way.

Financial statements aren’t just for your accountant—they’re for you. Whether you’re raising money or just trying to make payroll, this no-BS guide breaks down the big three: your statement of financial position (aka balance sheet), income statement, and cash flow. No fluff, no finance degree required—just the clarity you need to run your business like a pro.

Startups move fast, and your financials need to keep up. If you're making big decisions with half-baked numbers or guessing your way through fundraising, it's time to bring in a fractional CFO. This is your guide to what they do, when to hire one, and how they keep your business scaling without the sticker shock of a full-time exec.

You’re a founder. You’re good at Excel. But that doesn’t mean you should be DIYing your books. From missed tax deductions to cash flow blind spots, the risks are real—and they’re costing you more than you think. In this guide, Ursa breaks down why startup bookkeeping is best left to the pros and how outsourcing can save you time, money, and a whole lot of stress.

Mergers and acquisitions might look sleek in the press release, but behind the scenes? It’s a financial circus. From messy data to compliance nightmares, the chaos is real—and that’s where M&A transaction support services come in. Ursa’s here to show you how to keep your financials on point, your stress low, and your deal airtight.

Zero-based budgeting isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a smarter way to run your business. Instead of rehashing last year’s numbers, you start from scratch and fund only what truly matters. In this no-BS guide, we break down how it works, why it works, and how to make it work for you.

Bookkeeping isn’t the flashiest part of running a startup, but it’s one of the most crucial. In this guide, we break down the real-world pros and cons of outsourced bookkeeping—what it costs, how it works, and when it makes sense to bring in the pros. Spoiler: it’s not just about saving time—it’s about making smarter financial moves.

Let’s be real—running a business is expensive. But cutting costs doesn’t mean slashing everything and hoping for the best. This 10-step checklist breaks down how to trim the fat without gutting your growth—because smart startups don’t just survive, they scale.

Filing for a business tax extension sounds like a headache, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide walks you through the process step by step—no stress, no surprises.

The IRS isn’t the type to forgive and forget. Stay ahead of Form 941 deadlines, avoid penalties, and keep payroll taxes in check with this easy-to-follow guide.

Small businesses that win in 2025 aren’t necessarily the biggest or the flashiest—they’re the ones that adapt, automate, and connect with their audience in a real way. 

This quick guide breaks down all the key 2025 tax due dates, from W-2 filings to estimated tax payments, so you can stay ahead and avoid IRS headaches.

From slow responses to billing surprises, poor bookkeeping services hold businesses back. Learn how to eliminate these challenges with the right approach.

AI enhances financial processes by supporting human expertise, not replacing it, enabling faster analysis and smarter decision-making. Success lies in using proven tools strategically and integrating them into existing workflows.

When HR and finance are out of sync, bad hires happen, budgets break, and culture suffers. This post shows how to bridge the gap—so comp plans, headcount, and strategy actually work together instead of pulling in opposite directions.