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What financial basics does every founder need to understand? Know your cash balance, monthly burn, runway, and gross margin cold, these four numbers decide whether you live or die. You don't need an accountin... Beginner 3 resources → What is burn rate and runway, and how do I calculate them? Burn rate is how much cash you lose per month (net burn = cash out minus cash in); runway is your cash balance divided by monthly net burn, literal... Beginner 2 resources → Do I need an accountant and proper bookkeeping from day one? Yes, set up clean bookkeeping and a separate business bank account from day one, even if it's just simple software plus a good CA. Messy early book... Beginner 3 resources → Should I open a separate business bank account before I even register the company, or use my personal account for now? Mixing personal and business money is the first accounting mistake most first-time founders make, and it costs you when tax season or fundraising a... Beginner 3 resources → When should I move from a spreadsheet to actual accounting software, and which one fits an early Indian startup? A spreadsheet is genuinely fine until you have GST filings, payroll, or more than a handful of invoices a month, at which point manual books start ... Beginner 2 resources →

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