You know you should have a financial model. Investors ask for one. Advisors mention it casually. But every time you open a spreadsheet, it turns into a mess of tabs, circular formulas, and assumptions ...

You have an idea you’re excited about, maybe even early users or interest, and then someone asks a deceptively simple question: “What does the model look like?” Suddenly, you’re staring at a blank ...

What if you could predict a company’s financial future with precision, make data-driven decisions, and impress stakeholders, all using one tool? Excel, often underestimated as a simple spreadsheet ...

Financial modeling predicts a company’s financial performance using historical data. Financial modeling aids in decision-making for budgeting, investing, and valuation. Models can apply to diverse ...

Austrian economists have long criticized using mathematics to undergird economic analysis. It is time to apply that same ...

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Any startup founder will tell you that cash is always a foremost concern. Every idea and every plan hinges upon having the resources to make it a reality, any help in managing your money is a welcome ...

A business model in essence is a description of the results the business wants to achieve, and how the business intends to achieve those results. Most business models are financial accounting models ...