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Equity Education
April 2024
83(b) elections
The tax implications of an 83(b) election vary by the type of equity you hold. In this article, we cover important due...
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Founder Education
April 2024
Valuations audit
Our experts walk through what you need to know about 409A valuations and how to prepare for a successful valuations...
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Educational Essentials
April 2024
Cap tables
In this article, we explain everything you need to know about cap tables and equity management. Download a free cap...
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Startup Fundraising
April 2024
Debt financing
Debt financing—including SBA loans, credit lines, and bonds—is when companies borrow money and pay it back, typically...
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Equity Education
April 2024
Equity refresh
An equity refresh grant is a stock grant issued to tenured employees. Equity refreshes help retain top performers and...
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Educational Essentials
April 2024
Stock options
Learn about the different types of stock options companies use to compensate employees: incentive stock options (ISO)...
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Educational Essentials
April 2024
Advisory shares
Learn how advisory shares work for early-stage companies and download a free advisory agreement template to start...
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Educational Essentials
April 2024
409A valuation
Learn everything you need to know about 409A valuations including what they are, when you need a valuation, valuation...
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Liquidity
April 2024
Leveraged buyout (LBO)
A leveraged buyout (LBO) is a type of M&A exit strategy. The buyer uses debt as leverage to finance a substantial...
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Limited Liability Companies
March 2024
LLC distributions
LLC distributions are profits paid directly to the company’s members. Learn about tax implications for single-member...
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Compensation
March 2024
Total rewards statements
A total rewards statement shows employees the annual value of their total compensation package. See examples to get...
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Limited Liability Companies
March 2024
Single-member LLC
A single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a company that is owned and operated by one person who receives limited liability...
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