neo.tax alternatives

Just started using this (filed DE franchise tax with them), but the experience so far has been great. Very easy to use and intuitive, especially for the price.

Secfi provides what would otherwise be a helpful service to employees at venture-backed startups: financing of options for exercise. For employees who want to derisk or don't have the capital, it's a decent option. The problem enters with their terms. First, you are paying an automated fee every month for basically nothing directly to Secfi. They say it's for their platform and trust management but they literally have to do nothing to earn the fee each month. Second, the terms of any agreement you get through them are egregious. Not only does the financier share in the upside but they charge a ridiculously high interest fee which compounds. This means you should only receive financing if: 1. There's an IMMINENT exit (< 6 months) 2. The exit is for a very high multiple of what you purchased the shares for. Otherwise, the interest will eat into your cost basis, leaving you with basically nothing. This is essentially a lender of last resort and should be treated as such despite their friendly public marketing. They get to offer predatory terms because there are few financiers operating in this market. It's completely exploitative.

This tool is critical to run my agency. I couldn't imagine doing what I do without it. You're able to invoice, manage projects, and so much more. The people at this company are also super personable and are trying to make this tool the best it can be! I highly recommend it for agencies, both small and large!

Great idea Gillian! I think that founders can plan their budget in that way so they will have enough money for good life without fears "Where to take money".