We see it all the time: founders start their company and hand out equity early and often in hopes of growing as much as they can, as quickly as they can. They’ll give out equity to contractors, to advisors and to employees without really understanding what it is they’re giving. So we’re here to say: STOP. Here’s how NOT to screw up your Cap Table.

If you’re not a financial wizard (but you are a business owner) it can be daunting to assess all of your financial statements, keep them up-to-date and truly understand them. As experts in helping our clients manage their finances, we understand the importance of getting these right and establishing the habit of keeping them current, and we help them gain valuable insights about their business from their finances. We want to use this article to look at the three most important financial tools we use, how they’re used and how they can help you build and maintain a financially healthy business.

Now more than ever, Cash Flow is the most important way to monitor your ongoing business operations. Because we’re in such uncertain times right now, companies -- small businesses especially -- should focus on the next 30, 60 and 90 days (instead of thinking six months to a year out, for example). How do you as a startup founder create a Cash Flow Forecast and actually use it to your advantage?

Chances are you’ve considered offering equity as a form of compensation to your team. But do you know when, why, or even how to offer equity compensation to your people?

Michelle Murcia was recently featured on the 614Startups Impact Report. Read how their podcast made an impact on Book + Street’s business.

Book + Street™ Client BYBE was recently featured on the Amazon Web Services blog.

Listen in as Michelle Murcia, Founder + CEO visits the Conquering Columbus Podcast.

A startup doesn’t go from zero to raise capital. There are a lot of steps in between – and getting a company’s finances in order is often a major hurdle. Metropreneur looks at how Book+Street ™ is helping startups around the MidWest

7 tools to help build your startup and make entrepreneurship easier.

Check out Book + Street Founder Michelle Murcia on the 614Startups podcast!