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Notes from your finance team: what we see in company costs, pricing and spend, and the numbers founders get asked for when they raise and report.

ryze books

Who can prepare year-end financial statements for a company with no bookkeeping records?

9/22/2026

You can, from your bank statements. Ryze Books turns a year of statements into a P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, no bookkeeper or software needed. Free during launch, $250 reviewed.

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cash recovery

How to find money leaking from business bank accounts

9/22/2026

Export twelve months of statements, sort by merchant, and check five things: foreign-currency charges, price changes, unused subscriptions, dead cards and monthly plans. An afternoon of work, or we do it for you.

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cash recovery

What service reviews business bank statements to find overcharges and hidden fees?

9/22/2026

A fixed-fee, line-by-line review of 12 months of bank, card and processor statements, done by a person, with a walkthrough call. $500, five business days, refunded if we find less.

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energy

Eight Charts on the Real State of the Energy Market

5/13/2026

A quick overview of where the Hormuz closure is actually showing up across crude, fuel, fertilizer, and grain.

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central banks

Fed and BoC Cut Rates Amid Mixed Economic Signals

11/4/2025

Central banks on both sides of the border delivered rate cuts this week. The Fed cut by 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00%, while the BoC reduced rates to 2.25%. With inflation recent inflation stickiness and softer labor markets, what's next?

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UAE

Navigating UAE Corporate Tax: Deadlines, Exemptions, and Penalties

9/17/2025

Corporate Tax is here! Learn the key filing dates, who qualifies for relief, and how to avoid penalties under the UAE’s new tax regime.

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employment

Economic Headwinds Intensify in North America

9/2/2025

A deeper dive into the changing employment situation in North America and what it means for business and policy decisions.

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accounting

The New Reality of SMB Finance: Building for What’s Next

8/16/2025

A look into how small businesses can navigate today's evolving finance landscape amid talent shortages and new technology solutions

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startups

The One Big Beautiful Bill's Game-Changing Impact on Startups

7/3/2025

An overview of how the One Big Beautiful Bill could give major tax relief and cash flow boosts for startups and capital-intensive businesses through key R&D, depreciation, and QSBS reforms.

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finance

Interest Rate Trends and What They Mean for SMBs & Startups (June 2025)

6/24/2025

An up-to-date guide on the latest interest rate news in Canada and the US, and how they might impact startup operations, fundraising, and hiring strategies through the rest of 2025

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