Sam Jeans

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How to reward advisors, contractors and others with equity

Last updated: 17 April 2024 Sharing ownership to incentivise key team members is a winning strategy. Share schemes, like Enterprise Management...

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Exit strategies explained

Last updated: 26 June 2024. Startups – what are they heading for? Startup founders often plan for an exit, such as a merger and acquisition (M&A) or...

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Raising capital: How NOT to reach out to VCs

Last updated: 28 October 2024. Venture capitalists (VCs) are pivotal to the global startup ecosystem. But, getting on the radar of VCs and securing...

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Liquidity events and their relationship with share schemes

Last updated: 17 April 2024

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Employee ownership: what are the choices?

Last updated: 09 July 2024. Business ownership in the UK has gone through a period of rapid diversification. More businesses are deciding to give...

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Responsible AI: what startups need to know

Last updated: 12 December 2023.

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The many ways employees can benefit from your EMI scheme

Last updated: 1 October 2024. One of the primary advantages of the Enterprise Management Incentive scheme is its flexibility. While the majority of...

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Why it's better to set up a share scheme sooner rather than later

Last updated: 17 April 2024 Share schemes equip businesses with a means to incentivise employees beyond capital alone.

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The B Corp trend: what startups need to do to become a B Corp

Last updated: 19 February 2025. Meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals is no longer a box-ticking exercise. Studies show that high...