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Founders’ guide to equity, valuations, and company growth.

Finding Your Law Firm Value: All You Need to Know

The approach to how companies, including law firms and other corporations, are valued has changed significantly in recent years. As such, organic expansion is probably not going to be sufficient when law firms determine there are areas of the law or regions they should practice in—possibly because they would be complementary to an existing practice …

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Crypto or Token Vesting: What blockchain startups should know?

The rising trend of blockchain-based technologies has spawned a whole new industry. Cryptocurrencies are gaining traction, and presently, the global crypto market cap is $979.94B. With such a high market cap, the potential opportunities are endless. Crypto refers to the technology of creating the digital currency, which relies on cryptography and blockchain. Cryptography is the …

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Cryptocurrencies Valuation and its Evolution

Cryptocurrencies have grown quickly over the past few years, leading to a huge buzz and often intense speculation. What’s more, the term “cryptocurrency” has been used to describe a wide variety of virtual currencies. The market capitalization of the cryptocurrency industry is estimated at around $1.17 trillion in May 2022. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual …

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Instacart IPO: All you need to know

With the rise in the trend of grocery delivery services like Instacart, grocery shopping has become easier and more convenient for consumers. The one-click ordering process and delivery of groceries in a timely manner have made shopping for groceries more accessible and enjoyable. Instacart provides a one-hour grocery delivery or pick-up service, which covers items …

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Best Valuation Software for Your Business

In recent years, the involvement of technology in the business world has increased dramatically. Whether this is to make everyday tasks more efficient or to provide a better service, the need for the use of technology has been constant. One of the ways in which technology has had such an impact is through the creation …

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Post-Termination Option Exercise Window

Options refer to a type of equity award in which an employee is granted the right to buy a certain number of shares in the company at a predetermined price within a certain time frame. Typically, employees are not obligated to exercise their options. As we know, layoffs and terminations are part and parcel of …

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What is Incorporation and Why is it Important for Business?

Incorporation is the act of establishing a new business as a separate legal entity. Basically, it is a legal process in order to form a corporate entity or a company. You might be wondering why you would ever want to incorporate a business. Well, an incorporated business has a separate legal identity from its owners …

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Key Differences Between Regular and Advisory Shares

With the diversification of the marketplace, there are a wide variety of options available to investors. Corporations are constantly under pressure to develop new and innovative ways to fund their operations in this competitive environment. As such, companies may be required to issue multiple classes of equities in order to facilitate their operations. In this …

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Par Value vs Fair Value: Everything you should know

The terms “par value” and “fair value” are often confused with one another, and it’s important to understand the difference between the two. Stock markets around the globe are constantly fluctuating, and it is crucial that you understand the terms associated with the financial sector in order to strategize, improve, and function within it. The …

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SaaS Valuations: 7 Metrics Every SaaS Company Should Know

When it comes to analyzing and selling their SaaS business, many companies struggle. This unique SaaS business strategy makes the SaaS valuation extremely different from that of traditional enterprises. There are many variables and multiples to consider when it comes to SaaS companies; this article will help you understand them all. SaaS Company Valuation SaaS …

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Why Do Businesses Need A Limited Partnership Agreement?

Every business owner dreams of seeing their business grow, or even unicorn startups, firms, companies, and corporations do dream of such before their business becomes a unicorn. These business owners are open to any partnership, especially limited partnerships aiming to grow the business to execute its potential and their partnerships by limited partners. As a …

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Stripe IPO and what it means for the fintech industry

With the rise in fintech companies and the disruption of traditional financial systems, online payments are shaping the future of the financial industry. According to statistics, the global fintech market size was valued at $110.57 billion back in 2020, while it is projected to reach $698.48 billion by 2030, thus growing at a CAGR of …

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Microsoft Employee Compensation (RSUs/ESPPs)

Employee compensation is a key component of any business. Microsoft is one of the most competitive companies in the world, and it strives to offer employees competitive compensation as well. Restricted stock units (RSUs) and Employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) are two of the important tools of employee compensation that help Microsoft match employee talent …

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Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT):Everything you should know

The AMT (alternative minimum tax) is an additional tax system that calculates the tax liability twice. The AMT was introduced as a part to enforce the belief that all taxpayers should pay a minimum share of their income to the federal government, regardless of whether they have many deductions or not. The purpose of AMT …

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What is Golden Parachute payment and taxes?

Golden parachutes are expensive severance provisions written into senior executives’ contracts that recompense them if they are fired. Golden parachutes may include continued insurance and pension benefits in addition to signing bonuses and stock rewards. If a business executive is forced to leave a company due to a merger, acquisition, or takeover, a golden parachute …

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What is Rule 701 and how can it help startup founders?

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. …

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What is section 280G? When does it apply?

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 …

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5 Important Things to Consider After Converting LLC to C-Corp

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 …

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Client Spotlight: Adam Hoeksema, Co-Founder of ProjectionHub

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 …

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Successful Bootstrapped Startups that got Acquired

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 …

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