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We’re excited to announce this year’s Founder Salary Report. It's our 4th iteration of this report and this year is better than ever. More than 1,000 founder salaries analyzed with breakdowns by geo, funding level, and company size. This year, we also added a deep dive on AI startup founder salaries.

We’re thrilled to be ranked as the #1 Bookkeeping, Tax, and Accounting Services Provider on G2, earning 10 badges in their 2024 seasonal reports! 🏆 Huge thanks to our amazing customers—here’s to a successful 2025 serving you all!  🙌  #G2Awards #CustomerLove

EOY is crucial for any business. Apart from closing deals and the final sprint toward hitting your annual revenue goals, many orgs are also preparing for the upcoming tax season and laying the groundwork for 2024. Here are our tips to combat any looming EOY pitfalls: ✅ Take a stab at annual planning and budgeting ✅ Close your books on time ✅ Don’t send W-2 and 1099 forms out too early ✅ Communicate new workplace policies ✅ Ensure payroll and employee tax docs are up to date Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvF5gwYW

📚 Start the new year right by closing your books monthly.  Regular bookkeeping not only helps you prepare for the tax season but also ensures a smooth transition into the next year. Bonus points if you maintain open communication with your tax preparer year-round.👏 Learn more in our EOY checklist: https://lnkd.in/gvF5gwYW

🤖 AI fundraising is changing. VCs are becoming more selective about what qualifies as "AI." Expect smaller rounds and greater scrutiny as the distinction between foundational models and application-layer AI broadens. 📺 Get ahead of the trends—watch the conversation now! https://lnkd.in/gY-8ZA7W

Nashville, you showed up and showed why this business community is SECOND TO NONE! Thank you to the amazing entrepreneurs and business leaders who made Entrepreneur Exclusive: Nashville an action-packed afternoon to remember. The level of experience, insight, and unfiltered wisdom was out of this world. Special appreciation to our keynote Brittany Hodak and our expert speakers Cole Levin, Phil Shmerling, Sherry Deutschmann, Kelley Griggs, and Sam Davidson for sharing unfiltered strategies and real-world solutions that will actually help small businesses in 2025 and beyond. From the keynote to the fireside chats to all the networking discussions—every minute reminded us exactly why Nashville business leaders are in a league of their own! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️ And this is just the beginning. What a hole in one! Thank you, Nashville! #EntrepreneurExclusiveNashville #SmallBusinessGrowth #SupportLocalBusinesses #CustomerExperience #Accounting #Finance

Looking to stay ahead of the game in 2025? 📅 Join us tomorrow, December 10th for a one-of-a-kind webinar where experts from Pilot and Carta share their predictions and insights. Learn from Waseem Daher and Peter Walker about fundraising markets, cash management, and hiring trends with data sourced from thousands of startups. Let's navigate the challenges and opportunities together! Don't miss out on this competitive edge. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6cttdRg

This is business done right—the Nashville way! 🔥 Right now at Entrepreneur Exclusive: Nashville, decades of business experience are colliding with fresh innovation. Strategic partnerships are forming. Market-dominating ideas are emerging. This is what happens when Nashville's most ambitious business leaders come together to elevate the entire ecosystem. What an afternoon! #EntrepreneurExclusiveNashville #SmallBusinessGrowth #SupportLocalBusinesses #CustomerExperience #Accounting #Finance

Networking isn't just a buzzword—it's a lifeline for entrepreneurs. At Entrepreneur Exclusive: Nashville, Sherry Deutschmann, Kelley Griggs, and Sam Davidson discussed the importance of connection and community among Nashville business owners. Kelley Griggs highlighted the importance of building a go-to network strategy: "Your earliest connections can be your first customers. Sometimes, your network is your starting point." Sherry Deutschmann offered a personal take on building connections: "I surrounded myself with peers who were building companies in different industries, and what they brought to the table was their different experiences, and that gave me a different perspective on the way I could handle a certain problem or opportunity." The message is clear: You are NOT alone on your entrepreneurial journey. Surround yourself with supportive peers who can offer fresh perspectives and unexpected insights. #EntrepreneurExclusiveNashville #SmallBusinessGrowth #SupportLocalBusinesses #CustomerExperience #Accounting #Finance

During her keynote at Entrepreneur Exclusive: Nashville, Brittany Hodak shared powerful advice for business owners: "You’ve got to truly understand your customer story. Many of us are talking so much about the features and the stories that we want to tell that we’re not listening to the user's needs. You’ve got to show people that you understand what they’re struggling with. The transformation they’re looking for and how you can help them through their reservations.” A great reminder that customer empathy is the key to creating passionate superfans! 💡 #EntrepreneurExclusiveNashville  #SmallBusinessGrowth #Entrepreneur #CustomerExperience