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Why grant options over existing shares

3 min read

Why grant options over existing shares?

Equity dilution, share dilution (or whatever you want to call it) is not inherently a bad thing. Not if it’s well managed.

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UK startup essentials business insurance explained

7 min read

UK Startup Essentials: Business insurance explained

Last updated: 1 May 2024. Starting a company from scratch? Welcome to UK Startup Essentials, where we cover business basics such as bank accounts,...

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how startups can be more female-friendly

2 min read

Leaning in: how startups can be more female-friendly

The tech industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving field, offering immense opportunities for innovation and growth. However, it's no secret that the...

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UK startup essentials: how to register for tax

7 min read

UK Startup Essentials: How to register for tax

Last updated: 1 May 2024. Welcome to UK Startup Essentials, where we focus on the key tasks and tedious admin that (like it or not) you need to take...

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UK startup essentials: business bank accounts explained

8 min read

UK Startup Essentials: Business bank accounts explained

Last updated: 1 May 2024. Welcome to UK Startup Essentials, where we cover business basics and key topics like taxes, insurance and more. All the...

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EMI schemes keep vesting schedules simple

5 min read

EMI schemes: keep vesting schedules simple

So, you’ve discovered the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI), the most tax-efficient employee share option scheme in the UK. Nice! By default, EMI...

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AMA: James Higgins, founder of Ethical Bedding

4 min read

AMA: James Higgins, founder of Ethical Bedding

We caught up with James Higgins, the founder of Ethical Bedding, an eco-friendly bedding brand raved about in Good Housekeeping, The Times and beyond.

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Startup valuation methods explained

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Startup valuation methods explained

Last updated: 29 April 2024. Valuing businesses is an art, not a science. And it’s often considered a dark art at that - there’s no magic formula....

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How UK companies can give US employees stock options

5 min read

How UK companies can give US employees stock options

Last updated: 17 June 2024. Stock option schemes (or what we tend to call share option schemes in the UK) are a surefire method of uniting teams...

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409A valuations what you need to know

5 min read

409A valuations: what you need to know

Last updated: 6 September 2024.

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