Startup Finance Ops

Operational finance for survival: keep books clean enough to make decisions, protect cash, and avoid “unit economics but no runway” failure.

This is not accounting or tax advice. Use it to build a finance cadence and to work effectively with professionals.

When to Use

• You need a basic finance operating system (solo founder or early team)
• Cash runway, burn, burn multiple, and forecasting for the next 13 weeks
• Billing and collections process (invoices, payment terms, follow-ups)
• Monthly close cadence and a minimal KPI pack
• Translating pricing/packaging into billing mechanics and cash impact
• Compliance awareness: entity setup, tax obligations, VAT/sales tax triggers
• Bookkeeping setup: accrual vs cash, reconciliation, chart of accounts
• Finance readiness for fundraising or audit prep

When NOT to Use