Amortization

Amortization allows startups to spread the cost of intangible assets over their useful life. It aligns expenses with revenue and impacts how investors view your profitability.

EBITDA measures operational profitability by stripping away financial and accounting costs. This article explains the metric, its components, and why it is not the same as cash flow.

Principal is the original sum of money borrowed or invested. Understanding how it differs from interest and how it behaves over time is critical for managing startup cash flow.