There’s nothing quite like the tension in a boardroom during M&A due diligence. The numbers may look good. The pitch sounds polished. But then comes the due diligence checklist – and that’s where the real deal begins. Nearly 60% of executives cited inadequate due diligence as the primary[…]
Read More
Finance isn’t what it used to be. And that’s a good thing. Gone are the days of drowning in spreadsheets, manually chasing invoice payments, or guessing at forecasts with outdated models. Thanks to the advent of AI in finance, business leaders have evolved from being number crunchers to[…]
Read More
How to Write a Business Plan in the AI and Tech-Driven Era? Let’s be honest — most business plans never get read after the funding pitch. They’re either too generic, too static, or written just to “check a box.” But in 2025, that’s no longer enough. Today, your[…]
Read More
Why the SaaS Financial Model Needs a Rethink in 2025? SaaS has evolved. The old Excel templates built for static MRR calculations and 12-month burn forecasts no longer cut it. In 2025 and beyond, SaaS financial models need to be dynamic, scenario-driven, cohort-based, and VC-credible. Whether preparing for[…]
Read More
Not sure if CFO for startups makes sense? Are you a startup seeking guidance, but not confident in investing on a high-end asset? Keep reading. There’s a dangerous assumption floating around the startup world: “We’ll hire a CFO when we grow bigger.” If you’re a founder juggling product,[…]
Read More
Most people think automation and FP&A are just about saving time and beautifying numbers, but it’s much more. It can totally flip the script for a business. In the first quarter of 2023, we collaborated with the founder of a fantastic travel company based in California. The brand[…]
Read More
Today, sharing a journey that encapsulates what we do at DNA Growth. This is how we partnered with an insurance industry CFO to streamline their reporting process, eliminate costly errors and penalties, and ultimately help them regain control over their financial operations. Keep reading to access our exclusive[…]
Read More
The role of a CFO has evolved dramatically in the last decade. Gone are the days when financial strategy meant end-of-quarter reports and Excel sheets filled with static data. Today, a Virtual CFO not only manages financial planning and analysis but also integrates business process automation (BPA) to[…]
Read More
For most founders and small business owners, selling their business — or merging with a larger player — is thrilling and terrifying. The reality is, exiting a business successfully isn’t about luck. It’s about preparation, clarity, and strategic planning — the kind you get from expert financial consulting[…]
Read More
Here’s the problem: Most business consulting services providers still think it’s 2015. They’ll send in a team of academically qualified experts with shiny PowerPoints, conduct three months of analysis, hand you a report, and call it a day. But let’s be honest. No founder wants another 50-page deck[…]
Read More