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Should I use EMI options or growth shares

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Should I use EMI options or growth shares?

Last updated: 23 November 2023. There are many different ways to share ownership. EMI options are the most tax-efficient for your employees. Growth shares, however, can be a great shout for other members of your team, like freelancers, contractors,...

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What I learnt from TechDay 2017

London can be overwhelming. You want to build relationships with potential customers, yet it can feel like you have too many options. Which event or...

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Shared ownership calculator: how many shares should you give to your team?

Some of us struggle with the maths when trying to work out exactly how many shares (or options) to give to a member of the team so that they end up...

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Six lessons from the Employee Share Schemes for SMEs conference

When you enter a room that’s full of people who all share your belief in the power of ownership, you know you’re going to have a good day. At the...

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Insider’s guide for the Employee Share Schemes for SMEs conference 2017

As a growing business you’ll have been to conferences before. But how many times have you come away feeling like you could have got more out of it?...

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Three things for a founder to watch out for with shareholder agreements

When companies get seed investment from a crowdfunding raise or individual investors, it is often the case that a shareholder agreement (SHA) will be...

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Three ‘must knows’ for UK business owners when it comes to shares and equity

This blog is more than 7 years old. Some information, including tax rates, may no longer be correct. You love your team and want to share ownership...

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Sharing ownership: when new ideas and old thinking collide

This blog is more than 7 years old. Some information may no longer be current. I was speaking to a SaaS business owner recently who was putting an...

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The five mistakes UK businesses make when it comes to their equity

For many private businesses, their equity is like the drawer in the kitchen you’re a bit scared to open. You’re sure there are many useful things in...

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How to choose the best share scheme for your business

When you’re trying to work out which share scheme or share option scheme is best for your business, it’s hard to fight the urge to Google...

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