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Startup Survival Rates: The Risk Factor in Valuation You Should Think More About

Equidam

When Y Combinator’s demo day showcases 250 promising startups to a room of eager investors, there’s an uncomfortable truth lurking beneath the pitch decks and growth projections: half of these companies will fail , with 1 in 5 shutting down within the first 12 months. Outside of Y Combinator, the rate is higher.

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From peers to pioneers: Leveraging Practice Forward’s support network for success

ThomsonReuters

Jump to Understanding the shift to advisory An introduction to Practice Forward Leveraging the Practice Forward community and resources A proven roadmap to stand out in a competitive market Advisory services represent a growing area of opportunity for accounting firms, driven by changing client demands for proactive, value-added tax guidance.

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UK Startup Funding 2025: A Guide for Early-Stage Founders

Equidam

Gone are the days when a pitch deck with a slick product demo and a compelling “what if” could pull in pre-seed funding overnight. And what do you, as a founder at pre-seed or seed stage, need to understand about how the market operates today? So, what’s changed? What’s staying the same? Let’s break it down.

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Best Financial Innovation Labs 2025

Global Finance

More recently, the lab launched its “beyondbanking” initiative, an effort to identify nonfinancial markets that OTP Group could penetrate. It partners primarily with startups in Series A and Series B rounds of investments—those that have already demonstrated strong market traction and a market fit for their products.

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Founders: Don’t fall in love with fake progress

Vested

The problem is, they don’t reflect your company’s core goals, like revenue, retention or product-market fit. Interview Read More Company About us Careers Customers Our Partners Partner Programme Support Contact Us Help Centre Key Questions Refer a Friend Platform Demo Why Choose Vestd? What are share options?

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AI as a catalyst for talent retention strategies in tax and accounting firms

ThomsonReuters

Additionally, AI-driven insights enable your firm to identify trends, mitigate risks, and make more informed decisions, positioning you as a trusted advisor in an increasingly competitive market. Request a demo today and discover how Practice Forward can help your firm become an employer of choice.

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What oil and gas companies need to know about taxation worldwide

ThomsonReuters

Rates vary by state but are typically based on either a percentage of the market value of the oil or gas produced, or a fixed rate per unit of volume extracted. More than 30 states in the U.S. have some form of severance tax on the extraction of oil and natural gas.