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How do you divide equity between co-founders

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How do you divide equity between co-founders?

Startup founders have a million and one decisions to make. Each one needs to be thought about carefully because one wrong move could end in disaster. 

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When should founders start paying themselves a salary

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When should founders start paying themselves a salary?

You have your own startup or small business and everything seems to be going well. You’re busy, for sure, but you can see growth coming your way. The...

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Founder life and family life: how to balance both

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Founder life and family life: how to balance both

You have a dream - you have a great idea for a startup and you want to jump straight in and make it work. 

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What questions should I ask a potential co-founder

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What questions should I ask a potential co-founder?

Co-founder disputes are among the most common causes of early-stage startup failure, so your choice here is among the most important you’ll ever make.

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The dos and don'ts of founding a business with your best friend

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The dos and don'ts of founding a business with your best friend

If you are an entrepreneur (or a budding one) there’s a good chance some of your friends are too.

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You don’t have to be a superhero to be an entrepreneur

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You don’t have to be a superhero to be an entrepreneur

There are a lot of myths surrounding entrepreneurship, some of them more outlandish than others. Entrepreneurship gets a lot of attention in the...

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Iconic departures all founders can learn from

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Iconic departures all founders can learn from

JD Rockefeller. Henry Ford. Walt Disney. Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. Mark Zuckerberg. Elon Musk. The image of the CEO and founder may be central to...

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Co-founder conflict: the pitfalls and how to avoid them

Together with cash flow issues and insufficient market need, co-founder conflict is one of THE biggest contributors to startup failure. And yet it...

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How to find the best co-founder for your startup

Starting a business is challenging, especially if you’re doing it alone. Being solely responsible for operations, legal, growth, and all business...

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Seven things first-time founders should avoid

Are you thinking of launching a business? There are a few things you should know first.

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