Winning Over Investors: How to Make Your Startup Irresistible
Find out how you can demonstrate to investors that your startup is positioned to scale and succeed. From presenting financial history and establishing your financial foundation to the caliber of your team, discover key ways to prepare early for your next fund raise.
Startup Success: When to Hire a CFO
Navigating the complexities of a growing business often demands financial expertise — discover when hiring a CFO becomes an essential move for growth.
Navigating Cash Flow as a Nonprofit
Master the art of managing cash flow to ensure your nonprofit thrives and continues its mission without financial stress.
Financial Reporting That Your Nonprofit Board Will Love
Empower your nonprofit board with financial reports they will love and trust, boosting their confidence and capability to support your mission.
Landing the Inc. 5000 List
Inflammo is proud to be named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, celebrating the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. For the second time in three years, Inflammo has earned this honor by supporting nonprofits and startups through financial expertise. In this post, we share key factors that drive accelerated growth, including cash flow management, scalability, and data-driven decisions.
Your Secret Weapon to Better Cash Flow: The Days Sales Outstanding Ratio
Cash flow is essential for startup survival, and one key metric to watch is Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). DSO measures how quickly your business gets paid for services rendered, directly affecting your cash position. In this post, we explain how to calculate DSO, why it matters, and four actionable ways to optimize it, helping improve your cash flow and reduce the risk of failure.
Valuation Made Simple: How to Determine Your Company’s Value
Knowing the value of your business is essential for fundraising, making key decisions, or preparing for a transaction. In this post, we outline three steps to help you stay on top of your business’s value: finding the price tag of similar companies, maintaining a Last Twelve Months (LTM) financial analysis, and connecting with brokers. These steps will not only keep you informed but also improve your transaction readiness and help you seize opportunities for growth.
The Secret to Simplifying When You Migrate Accounting Systems
As your business grows, outgrowing your current accounting system is inevitable. Migrating to a more robust, cloud-based solution can boost your efficiency, save time, and improve data-driven decision-making. In this post, we cover the ideal timing for migration—such as year-end or early in the year—and steps to ensure your readiness. With Inflammo’s expert guidance, you’ll transition smoothly and unlock your new system’s full potential without the hassle.
The Mantra for Better Monthly Financial Reporting
Monthly financial reporting shouldn’t just be about numbers—it’s about telling a story. Too often, businesses settle for the basics: revenue, EBITDA, and cash balances. But at Inflammo, we believe there’s more to financials. We encourage finance professionals to adopt our “I CARE” approach: Compare, Analyze, Research, and Explain. This method helps you go beyond standard reporting, empowering leadership with deeper insights for informed business decisions.