Todays show:

In the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics, Jason sits down with Scott Orn from Kruze Consulting to answer the

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason to dive into Finance Basics FAQs.

(1:05) How can I avoid paying payroll tax as a startup founder?

(6:54) How do you shut down a startup?

(11:33) Why do I owe Delaware $50,000 in franchise taxes?

(12:58) I’ve got my first customer lined up! How do I get paid?

(16:26) Can I tell VCs that implementation revenue is ARR?

(19:59) Should I raise venture debt when I raise my Series A?

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