The Guardrail Blog
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The Real Cost of Hiring Too Early
That exciting first hire might be the most expensive mistake you ever make. Here's how to know when you're actually ready.
Cash Runway: The Number That Kills Startups
Most founders check their bank balance. Smart founders track their runway. Here's the difference and why it matters.
Growing Unprofitably: The Trap Nobody Talks About
Revenue is up. Customers are happy. So why are you running out of money? The dangerous math of unprofitable growth.
Financial Guardrails vs. Gut Instinct
Your gut got you this far. But as stakes rise, intuition becomes increasingly dangerous. Here's when to trust it—and when not to.
The Discount Trap: Why Cutting Prices Rarely Works
When sales slow down, discounting feels like the obvious solution. Here's the math that shows why it usually makes things worse.
Building a Business Snapshot That Matters
Forget dashboards with 50 metrics. Here are the 4 numbers every founder should check weekly.
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