Should You Have Founder Shareholder Agreements?

Once you have decided on how to split the equity and adding a vesting schedule for the founder’s stock, it is time for you to decide if you need a founder shareholder agreement or not. Founder shareholder agreements can help set the considerations and terms of the shareholders in the company. Keep reading this knowledge-based article …

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What is a Section 83(b) Election? Do I need to file it?

With all clear on how to distribute the shares amongst the founders in the company, it is time to move ahead and talk about the taxes you will need to pay for what you own. In this case, you need to know all about the section 83(b) election. Keep reading to know more! What is …

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Onboarding Employees in an early-stage company

Just started a company and thinking of onboarding your employees? Even though time efficiency may be your main concern, onboarding employees is an important process for the success of any company. Being an early-stage company, it is important for you to identify the needed outcomes of your onboarding plan to work towards each one and …

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Retain Your Good Employees: 8 Best Practices

Retaining your employees is very important for the long-term health and success of your business. Company managers agree that keeping the best employees in the company ensures increased product sales, customer satisfaction, organizational knowledge and learning, effective succession planning along with happy and satisfied coworkers.  So be sure to explore these useful practices to retain …

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Super Voting Common Stock for founders

Worried that you will lose control over your company by offering shares to new investors as you grow your company? Founders often struggle with this issue of share dilution on their ownership. That is where super-voting common stock for founders can help. The main idea behind this can be interesting for founders who are concerned …

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When can I buy my employee stocks? Can I buy them right away?

Have you been offered equity compensation as a part of your benefits package in your company? Well then, congratulations! With this, you can now build towards financial wealth for yourself. Regardless of the level of compensation, it is highly crucial for you to see how your overall financial health would benefit, both short and long …

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Did you exercise options? You need to file IRS Form 3921

Have you exercised your options recently? Well, then you may need to pay the taxes for it. Form 3921 for ISO exercises The moment you exercise a company ISO option grant, you will get a form 3921 from your company by the 31st of January. This form is used to calculate the capital gains you …

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What is an early exercisable stock option?

Stock options are a highly favourable financial asset for many, as they offer the holder the choice to purchase shares now or later down the road. These allow the person to have an extended amount of time to decide whether they want to buy their employer’s stock at a fixed price, in which lies the …

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Restriction on your shares after you leave the company

In today’s job market, changing jobs to find the right fit of a nice company environment and good salary has become commonplace. And if you find a company that offers you stock or options in your employment package, remember to fully understand what rights you have before you enter the company. Keep reading to know …

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