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The majority of companies use Rule 701 to distribute employee stock. It’s a federal exception that permits private corporations to give workers up to $10 million in stock without having to make lengthy disclosures. Startups and small businesses who wish to issue stock but can’t afford pricey accountants or attorneys would benefit from Rule 701. … Continued
Section 280G was enacted to protect shareholders’ interests by prohibiting companies from making excessive payments to unqualified individuals when control of a corporation changes hands. Only public and private corporations are covered under Section 280G. It does not apply to partnerships taxed as S-Corps, Partnerships, or LLCs. Golden parachute payments are both limited in amount … Continued
There are numerous reasons to consider turning your LLC into a corporation, ranging from simplifying stock compensation to cutting taxes. While a limited liability corporation (LLC) form may work for your firm at first, it may not work for you in the long run. Operating as an LLC may, over time, prove to be a … Continued
We got to know more about Adam Hoeksema, co-founder of ProjectionHub in this edition of Client Spotlight! Learn more about how Adam convinced his brother to embark on their journey in developing what ProjectionHub is today, and how age does not hinder great business ideas. What’s your story? How did you come up with your … Continued
Bootstrapping is likely to be found in almost any successful company’s history. Before taking venture money or other types of outside financing, many of these enterprises are totally self-funded. Entrepreneurs who started their companies from the bottom up are a rare breed. To start a business and carry it through to completion, you’ll need a … Continued
In the United States, your financials are audited to ensure they comply with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) requirements. Financials that are clean, audited, and compliant make scaling to subsequent stages simpler. They assist you in completing due diligence and closing finance. ASC 718 is the stock-based reporting standard that every founder needs to know … Continued
Have you ever completed your tax return and been surprised by the amount of taxes you owe the IRS compared to what you expected? It’s possible that you’re unaware of how tax regulations affect you and your income. To avoid this from happening again, it’s crucial to understand the ISO 100K regulation, especially if you’ve … Continued
Amazon’s corporate compensation package includes restricted stock units (RSUs), which provide employees with an ownership stake in the company. RSUs, on the other hand, differ from stock options and restricted stock, particularly in terms of taxation. Let’s take a closer look at RSUs and how you may make the most of this component of your … Continued
A person, such as a startup founder or employee, might opt to include the fair market value of property connected to the performance of services as income under section 83 (b). The election simply permits a person to choose to be taxed when the property is received rather than when it is completely vested. In … Continued
Business valuation is an estimate of the worth of a company’s assets in an effort to ascertain the value of a company. Get the correct valuation of your business and other IRS filing from Eqvista with an assured value and accurate calculation. Business Valuation and IRS Filing In short, a business valuation is the process … Continued
Venture Capitals are always on the lookout for startups that have innovative ideas for revolutionizing products and services. One popular industry for startups is technology. We speak with Dan Conner, a general partner at Ascend Venture Capital, to learn more about what types of companies VCs invest in and how new founders can have an … Continued
Eqvista is pleased to announce that our startup valuation software now includes a PDF download feature. Users may now quickly obtain their comprehensive valuation report with a simple click of a button. Reports are now more easily accessible, allowing you to keep track of your valuations in one place. Valuation reports for startups just got … Continued
A capitalization table known as a cap table is a financial spreadsheet typically used in startups to manage the equity in the company. While dilution refers to a reduction in an ownership percentage interest in the company. In essence, dilution occurs when new shares are issued, decreasing the percentage ownership of each share. In this … Continued
The face value of preferred shares is set by the issuing firm, although it is essentially an arbitrary price. Because preferred shares offer consistent dividends but lack voting rights, they often trade for a lower price than common shares in the same company. The preferred stock is convertible into common stock and will increase in … Continued
A stock purchase plan is a type of employee benefit which offers employees the opportunity to buy company shares on an employee stock purchase plan at discounted rates. Since it’s good for both companies and employees, ESPPs are used widely throughout organizations in various industries. At Salesforce, they encourage our employees to participate in this … Continued
We had a quick chat with Maria Worley, an attorney and founder of Start.law, P.C. Maria maintains an active practice focused on supporting startups with a social impact. She shares her journey of making legal counsel easily accessible for startups by creating a virtual law firm. What’s your story? What excites you about your industry? … Continued
Business founders utilize their own funds, assets, and revenues to fund their company under a bootstrapped financing strategy. The bootstrapped company strategy keeps the founders out of debt and helps them to maintain track of their expenses. This technique is distinct from the financing model, which involves investors investing in a company in return for … Continued
A company must constantly make more money than it is spending to be sustainable. Managing the cash burn rate is as important as making sure you bring in enough new revenue for your business to survive. This article will provide you with some helpful tips on maintaining a company’s sustainability by managing the cash burn … Continued
In this edition of our employee spotlight series, we talk to Wesley Oh, who joined our team as a valuation analyst mainly responsible for onboarding clients to the Eqvista platform and performing valuation analysis. Hi Welsey, it’s great to have you in this interview. Firstly, congratulations on your new role! Can you briefly introduce yourself? … Continued
Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP) enables investors to purchase Starbucks shares directly from the company and at a price that is subject only to daily fluctuations in the market prices. In short, the Direct Stock Purchase Plan in Starbucks is a plan that allows investors to purchase shares of Starbucks directly from the corporation. In … Continued
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