Karsten Wenzlaff, Advisor
August 26th, 2025
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Category Archives: Fintech International
Y Combinator Removes Canada From Standard Deal Terms
Jan 30, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Funding and Ecosystem
Jurisdiction Becomes A Gatekeeper For Accelerator Funding
On January 26 2026, Y Combinator updated its standard deal terms to limit eligible investment jurisdictions to the United States, Cayman Islands, and Singapore. Canada no longer appears as a jurisdiction where YC will invest directly under its standard structure.
The financial terms remain unchanged. YC continues to offer $500,000 per company, split between $125,000 for a fixed 7% equity stake and $375,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE. YC also states it can assist founders with incorporation if they have not yet formed a company.
The practical impact for Canada based founders is immediate. Teams can still apply to YC, but a Canadian incorporated startup must now establish a parent company in one of the eligible jurisdictions before YC completes the investment. That moves incorporation decisions forward in the startup lifecycle, often before product market fit or initial customer traction.
See: CVCA And TCS Release The 50 Guide For 2026
This matters because corporate structure is not a paperwork detail. It affects ownership control, intellectual property placement, option plans, investor rights, tax exposure, and the mechanics of future fundraising. What was once handled after a seed round now sits directly on the path to accelerator participation.
YC’s decision also highlights how early stage capital increasingly flows through standardized structures. Accelerators and seed funds optimize for speed and repeatability. When jurisdiction narrows, founders adapt by default, even if their teams, customers, and operations remain Canadian.
Talking Point
When access to top accelerators depends on jurisdiction first and execution second, how early should founders be forced to trade structural flexibility for capital velocity?
This is not a withdrawal from Canadian talent. It is a capital routing decision. But when global accelerators set the defaults, those defaults shape where companies incorporate, where value accrues, and how national ecosystems compete for long term upside.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer to peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Klarna Launches Peer To Peer Payments Across 13 Countries
Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Consumer Finance
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Klarna Adds Peer To Peer Transfers Inside Its App
On January 14 2026, Klarna launches instant peer to peer payments in 13 European countries, letting customers send money to friends and family directly inside the Klarna app for everyday moments like splitting a bill or gifting cash.
Klarna says the rollout is part of its wider push into day to day banking. The company links this launch to Klarna Balance accounts and to early traction for Klarna Card, where it reports over 4 million sign ups in four months.
See: Europe’s Digital Euro and Bank Stablecoin Race
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Co Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Klarna:
“Customers are sick of the friction and fees of traditional banking, which is why millions signed up to Klarna Card within a few months of launch. With peer to peer payments we’re making it even easier to manage all of your payments through Klarna, now including small transfers, making managing your money quicker, easier, and cheaper.”
The product mechanics stay simple. Users pick a recipient by phone number, email address, QR code, or saved contact. Klarna then runs fraud and eligibility checks before it sends the payment. Klarna starts with transfers between Klarna users and says it plans to expand to transfers to non Klarna users and to cross border payments.
The country list makes the scale concrete. Klarna launches the feature in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Klarna also ties the rollout to momentum in its banking products. It reports that global deposits increased from $9.5bn to $14bn by September 2025 after the introduction of Klarna Balance in August 2024. It also reports that card payments now make up 15% of total volume.
See: Eurostars Funding and What It Means for Canadian Fintech
This release reads like a straightforward product launch, but it carries a deeper operating message. When a consumer finance app adds instant transfers, it moves closer to becoming the place users keep returning to. That changes how a brand competes. Users start comparing it less to checkout tools and more to whatever they use as their default money app.
Talking Point
When more consumer fintechs add peer to peer transfers, what keeps trust intact, clear fees, clear limits, clear recourse, or something else?
Klarna says its peer to peer payments run on traditional banking rails today, and it also says its exploring stablecoin-based options to improve speed, reach, and efficiency. The short term litmus test is whether Klarna can make transfers feel effortless without introducing new confusion around eligibility, disputes, and consumer expectations.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer to peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Algorithms Go On Trial As AI Scales Across Society
AI Risks | Jan 28, 2026
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Why Courts Are Looking Inside Algorithm Design
On January 27, 2026, a landmark trial begins in Los Angeles Superior Court that forces major tech companies to explain how their algorithms work. The defendants include Meta and YouTube, as both TikTok and Snap reached a settlement just before trial, leaving Meta and YouTube to proceed before a jury.
Hundreds of families, teens, and school districts accuse social media platforms of intentionally designing products that keep young people addicted. The scale is hard to ignore. The coordinated cases include roughly 1,600 plaintiffs, more than 350 families, and about 250 school districts.
See: Meta AI Rules Trigger Calls for Stricter Oversight
The first trial focuses on a 19 year old identified as KGM and is expected to last six to eight weeks. It is the first of about 22 test cases that will guide how thousands of similar lawsuits proceed. A separate federal case involving more than 235 plaintiffs, including attorneys general from nearly three dozen U.S. states, is scheduled to begin in San Francisco in June 2026.
This isn't just a social media story. Courts are no longer looking only at what people post. They are looking 'under the hood' at how systems are built to see if and how algorithms are influencing behaviour at scale.
What Courts Are Actually Testing
For years, technology companies leaned on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 to avoid liability tied to online activity. That protection still exists for user generated content. What changes here is the focus. Judges are allowing these cases to proceed because the claims target design choices.
Plaintiffs argue that features like infinite scroll, video autoplay, notifications, and recommendation systems encourage compulsive use. In a November 2025 ruling, the judge ruled that jurors must examine platform design choices rather than focusing only on user generated content.
That opens the door to evidence most companies prefer to keep internal. Product research, feature testing, internal discussions, and decision making around engagement will now move into public view. The question's are simple and uncomfortable. Why did the system work this way?
How Big The Stakes Really Are
The plaintiffs seek more than damages. They also ask the court to order changes to how the platforms operate, which could set safety rules for the whole industry. If courts agree that algorithm design causes harm, the impact reaches far beyond a single verdict.
See: Grok AI Sexual Image Failures Trigger Global Backlash
Executives from the biggest platforms may testify, including leaders from Meta, YouTube, Instagram, and Snap. Plaintiffs openly compare their strategy to tobacco cases from the 1990s, where internal documents and sworn testimony changed how courts and the public viewed addiction.
Recent settlements highlight the pressure cooker. Snap settled shortly before trial in one lead case. TikTok settled hours before jury selection began. Financial terms stay confidential, but the timing confirms risks companies would prefer not to explain in court.
Accountability and Why AI Changes Everything
These trials are taking place at a time when algorithms do more than recommend content. They adapt, learn, and optimize constantly. Modern systems adjust in real time based on user behaviour. Reinforcement loops scale instantly.
In January 2026, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei warns that AI risks are arriving faster than governance can keep up. In a 19,000 word essay called, 'The Adolescence of Technology", he writes:
“Humanity is about to be handed almost unimaginable power, and it is deeply unclear whether our social, political, and technological systems possess the maturity to wield it.”
Courts are now peering into that gap. When rules lag and impact grows, litigation becomes a way to force transparency. Judges and juries start asking questions regulators have not yet answered.
Financial services already run on algorithms. Credit decisions, fraud detection, transaction monitoring, pricing, robo advice, and nudges all rely on systems that influence user behaviour. These lawsuits do not accuse fintechs of wrongdoing, but they can change how accountability works.
See: AI Immerses Youth Today And The Real Question Of Protection
If courts see algorithm design as a product choice that predictably affects people, then how those systems are built really matters. Why a system pushes certain outcomes, what it favours, and where it slows users down can end up being questions for a judge or jury, not just a product team.
For founders and institutions, it's about building systems you can explain. Clear design goals, documented tradeoffs, and guardrails reduce exposure and build trust with users, partners, and regulators.
Why This Moment Feels Different
As plaintiffs’ attorney Matthew Bergman puts it, “The fact that a social media company is going to have to stand trial before a jury … is unprecedented.” Courts now ask companies to explain their design decisions in plain language, under oath, and in public. That expectation will not disappear. Innovation keeps moving fast. Accountability now moves with it.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Why A $35M Built In Canada Startup Still Moved To The US
Startups and Talent | Jan 28, 2026
Built In Canada Doesn't Always Mean Staying In Canada
On January 21, 2026, CTV News reported that a fintech startup built in Canada, Internet Backyard, reached an approx. valuation of $35 million in Canada but ended up relocating to the United States. The story drew attention because the venture succeeded here but still chose to leave after proving product market fit.
See: Which Fintech Processes Are Most Ready for Agentic AI
The founders included a recently graduated international student from Vietnam and her co-founder from Brazil.
The founders built the product in Canada, validated demand, hired talent, and reached scale. After that proof point, they made the decision to move the business south.
The founders cited two main reasons for leaving: access to growth capital and visa limitations. Those challenges aren't unique and reflect structural gaps that continue to impact where ambitious companies choose to grow.
While Canada's become a strong place to attract global founders, students, and early stage builders. The challenge emerges later, when companies move from validation to rapid expansion and require larger capital rounds, senior leadership mobility, and operational certainty. In those moments, founders tend to optimize for speed and certainty rather than geography.
Canada’s Venture Capital Market Makes Scaling Harder
Canada’s venture capital environment continues to constrain companies at the growth stage. According to data cited by RBCx, Canadian venture capital firms raised just over $2 billion in new capital in 2025. That level sits well below longer term averages and reflects a market dominated by a small number of large funds.
The same data shows that emerging fund managers raise only about $249 million of that total. The top five funds account for roughly 83% of all capital raised, concentrating decision making power among a small group of investors. This concentration reduces the number of domestic lead investors capable of supporting large follow on rounds. For founders approaching Series B or later, this structure often results in slower fundraising cycles, fewer competitive term sheets, and increased pressure to secure capital outside Canada.
See: 12 Market Entry Approaches for Fintech Startups
Fundraising constraints also impact capital allocation. Through the first nine months of 2025, total venture capital investment in Canadian companies reached approximately $4.9 billion across 386 deals, compared with about $8.6 billion invested across all of 2024, based on aggregated industry reporting referenced by RBCx.
The conditions make capital availability less predictable at the exact moment companies need speed and certainty. When companies are ready to scale, relocation is increasingly becoming a rational operational decision based on their confidence in the domestic ecosystem, not a reflection of founder loyalty.
Immigration And Founder Mobility Constraints
Capital isn't the only factor. Immigration and founder mobility also impact the decision where founders choose to scale.
Canada’s Start Up Visa program aims to attract global entrepreneurs and support company building inside Canada. In practice, the program faces processing delays and capacity strain. The federal government now applies application caps and limits new intake while it works toward program changes expected to take effect in 2026, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
For founders already operating a growing company, these conditions create uncertainty. Delays and intake limits complicate executive mobility, cross border hiring, and decisions about where senior leadership can legally and reliably operate.
By comparison, the United States offers more established founder and talent pathways, including O-1 and H-1B visas, that companies can pursue once growth accelerates. For teams making time sensitive scaling decisions, visa predictability can be a competitive advantage. Having said that, the US administration has introduced new fees which could adversely affect the program.
Why It Matters
When companies leave after proving traction, Canada loses future job creation, downstream investment, and the chance to build repeat founders who recycle experience and capital into the next generation of startups.
Read: U.S. Brain Drain and Implications for Canadian Fintech
The solution is to close the gap between early success and long term scale (reducing top founder frictions). It requires coordinated progress on growth capital availability, immigration execution, and speed of decision making. Until those pieces align, Canada will continue to function as a strong launch environment but a weaker destination for companies once they reach global scale.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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Coincheck Signs Deal To Acquire Ontario-Based 3iQ
Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Digital Assets and Investment Products
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Coincheck Signs Deal To Acquire 3iQ
On January 8 2026, Coincheck Group announced an agreement to acquire approx 97% beneficial ownership of 3iQ, a digital asset investment manager based in Ontario, Canada.
The release values 3iQ at USD 111,840,476 and sets Coincheck Group’s share value at USD 4.00 per ordinary share for the exchange. Coincheck Group plans to issue 27,149,684 new ordinary shares to Monex Group for its stake, and it also plans to offer similar terms to minority shareholders. That offer could take Coincheck Group to 100% beneficial ownership.
Coincheck Group expects closing in the second calendar quarter of 2026 and ties it to regulatory approvals and due diligence conditions. The deal also sits inside a wider expansion effort that includes prior acquisitions the release lists in France and in staking infrastructure.
See: What Is a Crypto Program for B2B Clients?
3iQ brings a Canadian anchored track record in regulated digital asset products. The release says 3iQ was the first regulated digital asset investment fund manager in Canada in 2017 and launched major exchange listed Bitcoin and Ether funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2020. It also lists product milestones that include QMAP in 2023, an Ethereum staking ETF and Ether staking ETP in 2023, and Solana staking and spot based XRP ETF launches in 2025.
This matters because it connects two different strengths. Coincheck brings a large exchange and retail distribution base in Japan. 3iQ brings regulated product structuring and an institutional grade shelf that already fits inside traditional investment accounts. Put together, the combined platform can push deeper into the part of the market where banks, advisors, and asset managers want compliant exposure, not just spot trading.
Gary A Simanson, CEO and Executive Director of Coincheck Group:
“We expect that 3iQ will bring to Coincheck Group proven innovation, expertise and institutional product offerings and infrastructure recognized in the digital asset investment management space. By combining our strengths, we believe we will be better positioned to meet the needs of institutional and sophisticated investors and firms, including traditional financial institutions now seeking to include digital assets in their portfolio offerings to their customers. We also anticipate that the acquisition will be accretive to our earnings.”
Talking Point
Regulated digital asset products keep moving closer to traditional investment plumbing. When more firms offer staking and ETF wrappers, what becomes the real differentiator, product design, distribution, or governance?
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The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer to peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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VersaPay Appoints Chief Sales Officer To Drive AR Growth
Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Scale and Leadership
Emily Roccheggiani, Chief Sales Officer, VersaPay
VersaPay's New Sales Leadership Hire Signals Next Growth Phase
On January 26 2026, VersaPay named Emily Roccheggiani as chief sales officer and tasked her with leading the company’s sales organization and commercial growth strategy.
VersaPay describes itself as an accounts receivable platform focused on removing friction in B2B collections and reconciliation. The company reports 10,000 customers, more than 5M companies transacting, more than 110M transactions, and $260B in annual payment volume.
Roccheggiani brings a payments background that fits a scale role. The release says she spent more than eight years at Adyen and joined as the sixth member of the North American sales team during a major expansion period. She later served as chief revenue officer at Forma, where she built and led go to market teams.
See: Fiserv Turns Card Present Payments Into A Usable Data Layer
The appointment matters because AR automation often wins or loses on distribution. In B2B payments, product capability rarely carries the deal on its own. Sales execution, partner reach, and repeatable deployment inside finance teams decide whether a platform becomes a standard tool or a niche add on.
Carey Kolaja, CEO of Versapay:
"Emily has spent her career inside some of the most important growth stories in modern fintech. She knows what it takes to build, scale, and win--from the earliest days of category creation through global expansion. As Versapay enters a new chapter of product innovation, partner-led distribution, and vertical market acceleration, Emily is exactly the leader we want at the helm of our revenue engine."
Talking Point
VersaPay puts a senior revenue leader in place while it pushes deeper into AR modernization. When CFOs choose AR platforms to improve cash flow visibility and controls, what evidence will actually influence enterprise buying decisions in 2026?
Read: Global Payments to Reach $2.4 Trillion and Tokenized Future
The release positions this hire as part of the company’s next growth stage across verticals and partnerships. The near term test is simple. VersaPay must convert market interest in AR modernization into repeatable wins with measurable cycle time and working capital outcomes.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer to peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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From Side Hustle to Scalable Business: Setting Up Your Operational Foundation
January 26, 2026
Image: Unsplash/Garrhet Sampson
Ready to grow your side hustle into a legitimate business?
You're not alone.
Half-a-million new entrepreneurs every month.
That many people all starting businesses means hoping their side hustle can turn into something more.
But most won't…
Research shows that the majority of side hustlers fail within their first year.
Not because their idea sucks or they aren't motivated enough.
They fail because they never set up the proper foundation.
An operational foundation that separates REAL businesses from hobby businesses that cost you money.
Luckily for you, setting up your operational foundation is simple and cheap.
Let's dig in.
Table of Contents
- Why Your Business Address Makes Or Breaks Your Business
- The Operational Must-Haves Of Every Scalable Business
- Separating Your Business From Personal The RIGHT Way
- Build Systems That Allow You To Scale Stress Free
- The Foundation Checklist
- Time To Build Your Operational Foundation!
Why Your Business Address Makes Or Breaks Your Business
There's one thing most side hustlers never think about…
Their business address.
Yeah, you heard that right.
When you start a side hustle, it's tempting to just use your home address. After all, you're probably working from home anyway and who cares if clients can Google your street?
Well, plenty of things.
Your privacy. Your credibility. That awkward conversation when a client asks to "come to your office".
Don't stress. A virtual address fixes all of these problems with one easy setup.
Why is a good business address so important?
When you run a legit business with a professional address, you'll notice things start happening.
Clients take you more seriously. You can open business bank accounts with ease. Banks approve loans quickly. And you can keep your home address out of Google.
By signing up for an ipostal 1 new york virtual address, you can have your own street address in Manhattan. You can receive physical mail and packages. Even use your virtual address to register your business. All without paying thousands of dollars for actual office space.
Here's the math…
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that there were over 5.2 million business applications created in 2024.
Renting out a small office in New York City can easily cost you $3,000+/month. A virtual address? $50 – $200/month.
That extra cash can go right back into your business.
The Operational Must-Haves Of Every Scalable Business
Now that the address thing is squared away. It's time to set up the rest of your operational foundation.
And guess what…
It won't cost you much at all. If anything, most of these tools are free or pretty cheap.
You don't have any more excuses not to start a legit business.
Here are the things every scalable business absolutely needs:
Need Separate Business Banking
This should be the first thing you do after signing up for your virtual address.
Open up a separate bank account and credit card for your business.
Seriously. Do not ever mix personal funds with business funds.
It'll keep your money clean for tax season and beyond. Use this account for ALL business transactions.
Basic Accounting Software
This cannot be stressed enough…
Stop using spreadsheets.
You can't grow your business running income and expenses through Excel.
Invest in some real accounting software. So when it's time to expand or get investors, you have clean, usable books.
Future you will thank present you for making this change today.
A Professional Email Address
gMail is great. No doubt about it.
But yourname@gmail.com isn't going to instill a ton of confidence with your clients.
Get yourself a custom email domain. It doesn't cost much and sets you apart from the competition right away.
Separating Your Business From Personal The RIGHT Way
This is where most amateur entrepreneurs fail…
They use the same address, phone number, bank accounts, and schedule as their business.
DON'T be that person.
Entrepreneurs who are scaling businesses understand the importance of separation.
Here's how to properly separate your hustle from your personal life:
Separate Physical Address
You got that covered with your virtual address.
Separate Bank Accounts
I already covered that too.
Establish Business Hours
This one is often overlooked.
You should work on your business when it's open, not around the clock.
Build Systems That Allow You To Scale Stress Free
If your side hustle is solely run by you. You'll never be able to scale it.
Full stop.
Your side hustle runs on hustle.
A real scalable business runs on systems.
Here's the difference.
When you first start out, you do everything yourself.
That's fine when you don't have clients. But once you start getting customers and sales, those small tasks add up. Before you know it, you're spending all your time emailing clients instead of hitting the gym.
Bring systems into your business that allow you to step away, and watch your stress levels decrease.
Here are the 3 main systems you should implement as soon as possible.
1. Mail and document management system.
Use a virtual mailbox service to scan and digitize all of your incoming mail. No more dealing with piles of paperwork. Everything will be online for you to view at any time.
2. Invoicing system.
Stop sending invoices manually and set up automatic recurring invoices. Include automatic payment reminders so you stop chasing money around.
3. Customer response templates.
Take notes on how you respond to your clients. Begin creating templates for emails and common responses. You'll save hours of time each week.
Ask yourself this…
Could you sell your business and have someone else run it for a week without you?
If you answer no, then you're not running a business. You have a job that you made for yourself.
Implementing systems changes that.
You'll be able to step away, and focus on growing. Instead of being burnt out from working 80 hour weeks in the trenches.
The Foundation Checklist
Before you even think about marketing, SEO, ads, or selling your product…
You better have these boxes checked first:
- Paid and professional virtual address for registration & mail.
- Separate bank accounts.
- Basic accounting software implemented.
- A legit email domain.
It's not sexy. But it's what's going to separate you from hobby businesses and entrepreneurs that struggle to make ends meet.
Time To Build Your Operational Foundation!
Believe it or not, some of the best parts of starting a business are the boring stuff.
Grab yourself a virtual address, then watch how much easier the rest becomes.
You can start marketing yourself instantly. Open up shop with local directories. And have peace of mind knowing you can physically separate work from personal.
See: Fiserv Acquires Payfare to Boost Gig Economy Solutions
It's time to build your foundations.
Once you have this stuff handled. You'll wonder how you ever operated any other way.
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create a vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org
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