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Explore expert insights, advice, and real-world case studies on startup finance, growth planning, and strategic decision-making from Parallel.

Finance Advice
What Cloud FP&A Platforms Are and Why Startups Should Use Them
Jan 6, 2026

Finance Advice
What Cloud FP&A Platforms Are and Why Startups Should Use Them
Jan 6, 2026

Finance Advice
What Cloud FP&A Platforms Are and Why Startups Should Use Them
Jan 6, 2026

Finance Advice
What Cloud FP&A Platforms Are and Why Startups Should Use Them
Jan 6, 2026

Finance Advice
Why Manual Spreadsheets Don’t Scale: A Practical Look at Modern FP&A Tools
Dec 29, 2025

Finance Advice
Why Manual Spreadsheets Don’t Scale: A Practical Look at Modern FP&A Tools
Dec 29, 2025

Finance Advice
Why Manual Spreadsheets Don’t Scale: A Practical Look at Modern FP&A Tools
Dec 29, 2025

Finance Advice
Why Manual Spreadsheets Don’t Scale: A Practical Look at Modern FP&A Tools
Dec 29, 2025

Finance Advice
Integration and Real-Time Data Sync Features in FP&A Tools for Startups
Dec 17, 2025

Finance Advice
Integration and Real-Time Data Sync Features in FP&A Tools for Startups
Dec 17, 2025

Finance Advice
Integration and Real-Time Data Sync Features in FP&A Tools for Startups
Dec 17, 2025

Finance Advice
Integration and Real-Time Data Sync Features in FP&A Tools for Startups
Dec 17, 2025

Finance Advice
Best Financial Modeling Software 2025 Review
Dec 16, 2025

Finance Advice
Best Financial Modeling Software 2025 Review
Dec 16, 2025

Finance Advice
Best Financial Modeling Software 2025 Review
Dec 16, 2025

Finance Advice
Best Financial Modeling Software 2025 Review
Dec 16, 2025

Finance Advice
Top 10 Reasons Founders Switch from Spreadsheets to Financial Planning Software
Dec 9, 2025

Finance Advice
Top 10 Reasons Founders Switch from Spreadsheets to Financial Planning Software
Dec 9, 2025

Finance Advice
Top 10 Reasons Founders Switch from Spreadsheets to Financial Planning Software
Dec 9, 2025

Finance Advice
Top 10 Reasons Founders Switch from Spreadsheets to Financial Planning Software
Dec 9, 2025

Finance Advice
Why You Should Model Ramp Time, Not Just Salary When Hiring in a Startup
Dec 5, 2025

Finance Advice
Why You Should Model Ramp Time, Not Just Salary When Hiring in a Startup
Dec 5, 2025

Finance Advice
Why You Should Model Ramp Time, Not Just Salary When Hiring in a Startup
Dec 5, 2025

Finance Advice
Why You Should Model Ramp Time, Not Just Salary When Hiring in a Startup
Dec 5, 2025
From hiring to fundraising, Parallel helps startups make faster, more confident decisions with a financial forecast they trust.
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Why shouldn’t I just use spreadsheets for my startup’s finances?
How quickly can I set up Parallel for my startup?
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What’s the difference between accounting and forecasting?
Do I need a finance background to use Parallel?
Why shouldn’t I just use spreadsheets for my startup’s finances?
How quickly can I set up Parallel for my startup?
How do I calculate runway?
What’s the difference between accounting and forecasting?
Do I need a finance background to use Parallel?
Why shouldn’t I just use spreadsheets for my startup’s finances?
How quickly can I set up Parallel for my startup?
How do I calculate runway?
What’s the difference between accounting and forecasting?
Do I need a finance background to use Parallel?
Why shouldn’t I just use spreadsheets for my startup’s finances?
How quickly can I set up Parallel for my startup?
From hiring to fundraising, Parallel helps startups make faster, more confident decisions with a financial forecast they trust.