- FEATURED ARTICLE
Big Beautiful Bill 2026 Payroll Guide: What Startups Need to Know
Nicole Sievers · Jan 30, 2026
Startup Equity Dilution: What Founders Need to Know Before Their Next Round
Equity dilution is a normal part of fundraising, but it can become a problem when founders don’t understand or anticipate it. Learn how dilution actually works across priced rounds, SAFEs, option pools, and 409A valuations.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 30, 2026
R&D Tax Credit Changes in 2026: Startups Can Now Expense Immediately
The 2025 OBBBA restored immediate R&D expensing and doubled the payroll tax offset to $500K. Learn how startups can claim up to $2.5M in non-dilutive cash savings.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 30, 2026
How Much Should Startup Founders Pay Themselves? A Data-Driven Guide for 2026
How much should founders pay themselves in 2026? See real benchmarks, what investors think, and how to set a salary that actually makes sense.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 30, 2026
How to Create an Invoice: A Complete Guide for Freelancers and Small Businesses
Learn how to create an invoice that gets paid faster. See what to include, common mistakes to avoid, and generate a professional invoice for free.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 29, 2026
How The Head of Ops at Freckle Applies Auction-Floor Thinking to Startup Payroll
How the Head of Operations at Freckle.io, Emily Gruzdowich, stopped fighting their payroll provider and started building. Warp automates payroll compliance so you can focus on what matters.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 29, 2026
3 Rippling Alternatives If You Don't Need Enterprise Features
Compare the best Rippling alternatives for startups. See pricing, compliance, support, and which tools actually make sense for your company.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 28, 2026
Top 3 Gusto Alternatives for Scaling Startups in 2026
Looking for Gusto alternatives? This guide compares three alternatives built for growing startups: Warp, Justworks, and Deel.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 27, 2026
Moving Off a PEO in New York: A Guide for Startups with 1-25 Employees
A step-by-step guide for NY startups leaving a PEO. Compare ICHRA, group insurance, and QSEHRA with real costs and migration timelines.
Dylan Munn · Jan 26, 2026
5 Best Payroll Software for Startups in 2026
Compare the 5 best payroll platforms for startups in 2026: Warp, Gusto, Rippling, Deel, and Justworks. Find the right fit for your stage and team size.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 23, 2026
Startup Burn Rate Explained: Benchmarks, Runway, and What Investors Expect in 2026
Breakdown of burn rate fundamentals, 2026 runway expectations by stage, the burn multiple metric, and warning signs your startup is spending too fast.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 21, 2026
Tax ID essentials for startup founders: SSN, ITIN, and EIN explained
SSNs, ITINs, and EINs each have their own place in a startup’s operations. Read this blog post to learn the differences between the three and when to use them in your business.
Sarah Bai · Jan 21, 2026
1099 vs W-2: Which Worker Type Is Best for Your Startup in 2026?
Founders making their first hire have to choose between a contractor and employee. Read this blog post to learn which option is best for you.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Jan 20, 2026
How to Set Up Payroll for Your Startup in 2026: A Complete 9-Step Guide
A payroll system helps businesses pay employees on time and keeps them compliant with government regulations. Here’s how to set up payroll for your startup in nine easy steps.
Sarah Bai · Jan 20, 2026
Workers' Compensation Insurance in 2026: What Startups and Small Businesses Need to Know
Workers' compensation protects companies and their employees in the event of a work-related injury or illness. Learn how it works, how to file a claim, and more.
Nicole Chinuntdet · Jan 15, 2026
How to Automate Startup Payroll to Save Time and Reduce Errors
Manual payroll drains 10-20 hours monthly from founders. Discover how payroll automation software cuts errors by 31% and puts compliance on autopilot.
Nicole Sievers · Jan 15, 2026
PEO vs. EOR in 2026: What Startups Need to Know About Payroll Outsourcing
Read this guide to find out what makes PEOs and EORs different from each other, and learn about an alternative that’s ideal for cost-conscious startups.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Jan 15, 2026
Why Choosing the Right Payroll Platform Is Central for a Startup
Your payroll software can streamline your work or weigh you down. Read this blog post to learn why payroll matters so much for founders, and how to make an informed decision for your startup.
Varunram Ganesh · Jan 6, 2026
What is State Unemployment Insurance? The Founder’s Guide to SUI Taxes in 2026
If you’re hiring employees for the first time, here’s everything you need to know to stay on top of your state unemployment taxes.
Sarah Bai · Jan 5, 2026
Warp 2.0: How we rebuilt the Warp UI from scratch
We built the Warp UI from scratch to make it more intuitive and user-friendly.
Adam Rankin, CTO · Jun 17, 2025
Free BOI Filing for all Startups
We're excited to share some news – we’ve partnered with Pilot to make BOI filing completely free for all Warp customers.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Nov 12, 2024
Floating Holiday Leave vs. PTO: Which is Best for Your Startup?
Creating an employee benefits program? Read this blog post to learn what makes floating holiday leave different from PTO, and which option could make the most sense for your organization.
Varunram Ganesh · Oct 23, 2024
What Labor Law Posters Do You Need for Your Startup?
Labor law posters display important information for employees and their employers. Read this compliance guide for the poster requirements you must follow once you hire employees for your startup.
Varunram Ganesh · Oct 22, 2024
How Can Founders Leverage Their Personal Brand to Create a Rippling Effect for Their Startup
Your personal brand can be valuable to your startup in many ways, if you cultivate it correctly. Read this blog post for tips creating a strong personal brand from other founders and entrepreneurs.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Sep 12, 2024
What is a State Disability Insurance (SDI) Tax?
If you’re not familiar with SDI taxes, you’re not alone. Find out whether your startup is responsible for paying these taxes by reading this blog post.
Sarah Bai · Aug 12, 2024
How to Hire Interns for Your Startup
Hiring interns can be worthwhile, as long as you follow certain rules and regulations. Read this blog post to learn how to start an internship program at your startup.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Aug 5, 2024
A Founder’s Guide to FinCEN Reporting
A new rule was enacted by the US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. It requires companies to report their Beneficial Owners to FinCEN.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Jul 30, 2024
The Complete Guide to Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance for Startups
Read this blog post for everything you need to know to set up health insurance for your startup, including how to find the best health plans and four budget-friendly health insurance alternatives.
Sarah Bai · Jul 24, 2024
Should You Form a Delaware LLC or C Corporation for Your Startup?
Not sure whether to structure your startup as a Delaware LLC or C corporation? Read this guide to learn the differences between the two, and when it makes sense to choose one or the other.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Jun 26, 2024
How to Set Up a 401(k) Plan for Your Startup
401(k) plans can generally be summed up in one word: Confusing. Here, we’ll shed some light on this topic and walk you through the process of setting up a 401(k) plan of your own.
Sarah Bai · Jun 12, 2024
What is a Certificate of Good Standing?
This document can help you access resources and funds to scale your startup. Here’s what you should know about certificates of good standing and how to get one.
Sarah Bai · May 1, 2024
What Do Employers Need to Know about Remote I-9 Verification?
Verifying employment eligibility is easier than ever, especially for remote-first startups. Learn what the latest changes to Form I-9 and the verification process mean for your company.
Sarah Bai · Apr 24, 2024
How to Start a Blog for Your Startup in 5 Steps
Starting a blog for your company is easier than you think. Follow these five steps to kick off your content marketing program.
Varunram Ganesh · Apr 17, 2024
Work More Efficiently with These 9 Must-Have Tools for Startups
Add these tools to your tech stack for a more productive and collaborative team.
Varunram Ganesh · Apr 10, 2024
How to Build the Right Back Office Tech Stack for Your Startup
Read this blog post to learn what features to look for in your back office software, and five back office tools that are ideal for early-stage startup operations.
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Apr 3, 2024
8 Tips to Improve Your Startup’s Customer Experience
Keep reading for actionable tips you can use to improve your CX in as little as a few minutes.
Sarah Bai · Mar 26, 2024
Getting Started with CRM Software: The Startup Founder’s Guide
The best CRMs help resource-strapped startups hold their own against larger competitors. Learn more about these underestimated tools here.
Varunram Ganesh · Mar 6, 2024
What Founders Should Know Before Starting Google Ads
Here's why startups should consider adding Google Ads to their marketing strategy
Varunram Ganesh · Feb 28, 2024
Warp + Fondo: Bookkeeping, Taxes, and Tax Credits on Autopilot
Warp partners with Fondo to help startups with accounting and claim tax credits
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Feb 6, 2024
How to Get Your First Ten Customers as a Startup
A list of things for getting started with sales at a tech startup
Varunram Ganesh · Feb 1, 2024
How We Write Investor Updates at Warp
Open-sourcing Warp's investor update template
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Jan 25, 2024
Warp + Guideline: Easy 401(k) Benefits for Startups
Warp partners with Guideline to bring seamless 401(k) benefits management for startups
Sarah Bai · Jan 15, 2024
Welcoming Sarah, our First Customer Success Manager
Sarah joins Warp to help founders easily setup payroll and compliance
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Nov 30, 2023
Warp Partners with Check
Scaling Warp's growing payroll operations with the power of Check
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Sep 6, 2023
Announcing Health Benefits in Warp
Bringing the easiest health benefits admin built for founders to Warp
Adam Rankin, CTO · Aug 14, 2023
Warp + Y Combinator
Warp is accepted into YC Winter '23 batch
Ayush Sharma, CEO · Feb 27, 2023
