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Toptal has long been the most important name on the market of online platforms that startups often use for sourcing and hiring developers. Usually, it’s a service that is used…

One of the greatest pain points that a majority of small businesses and startups face is the question of which positions they should immediately hire for in-house and which they…

Small businesses and startups, especially ones that are in early growth stages, often operate cost-efficiently by having their corporate leaders “wear several hats.” This essentially means that while these organizational…

Will Stringer, CEO of Chisos, found Shiny in August 2020 and within just a few weeks had hired one of our CFOs, Ken Aseme, onto his team. I caught up…

After starting multiple startups, I learned that I can almost always accomplish what I want for free or dirt cheap. Following the lean startup methodology and bootstrapping are crucial while…

Last Updated on August 19, 2020. The past few weeks have flipped the business world upside-down, especially for those who have businesses that require in-person interactions. Governments, corporations, and other…

Part of my job as a part-time CFO is to make sure my clients aren’t overspending. Some of my clients are incredibly lean already, but others spend like it’s an…

It’s a good feeling to automate a task. It saves you time and avoids some worrying. In this article, I go through some options for automating your startup’s accounts receivable…