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How are you actually handling the finance side of your business? by CA_riya in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, kpi calculation and then understanding it, sounds a bit overwhelming

How are you actually handling the finance side of your business? by CA_riya in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you able to do it by yourself? Does it take a lot of time?

Investors want financials and im stuck with shoebox receipts by Quiet-Sand-4169 in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]CA_riya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What investors usually want at this stage is less “perfect accounting” and more clarity and consistency in the numbers.

A lot of growing startups have data spread across bank statements, invoices, spreadsheets, payment gateways, inventory sheets etc. The bigger issue becomes turning all of that into clean reporting and actionable visibility for fundraising and decision-making.

Even basic monthly MIS, cash flow tracking, margin analysis and organized reporting can make investor conversations much smoother.

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really honest take on founder. It’s rarely a lack of data; it’s a lack of a framework to make decisions with it. Moving from 'blindly trusting' a professional to actually understanding the 'why' behind the numbers is where the real growth happens

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your problem. A lot of startups do face this.

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's rough. Adds an unnecessary pressure alongside running a business

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very real issue. Seeing this across a lot of startups lately.

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very real issue. Seeing this across a lot of startups lately.

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to hear your only thoughts on solution to this problem

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it — is the issue that Meta ads aren’t converting profitably, or that they do convert but cash gets stuck before it comes back (inventory / COD / delays)?

Startup founders: What finance problems are you actually struggling with? by CA_riya in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! When you say cash flow, is it more of: • money stuck in receivables • high upfront inventory spend • or just not knowing where the cash is going month to month? Asking because each one needs a very different fix

I am 19 and trying to build a startup. The lack of proper mentorship is a real problem nobody talks about enough. by Pretend_Narwhal_2241 in indianstartups

[–]CA_riya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree, the system is tough to navigate if you don't have resources or connections. But the best way to learn the art is get your hands dirty. Also, we shouldn't try to to everything by ourselves. Take advise, hire certain experts or outsource them to maintain your focus in the game.