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Share schemes (2)

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10 founders explain why they set up a share scheme

Why set up a share scheme? We hear this question a lot. But rather than us harping on, we asked some of the UK’s most progressive startup founders to...

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What is the Ownership Effect and why does it matter?

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What is the Ownership Effect and why does it matter?

You may have heard us talking about the impact of the so-called Ownership Effect. But just in case you aren’t familiar, we’ve put together a quick...

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Digital equity management: the new way to share ownership

The founders we talk to want to share equity with some or all of their team. They agree that it’s the right way to go, that everyone benefits when...

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Why aren’t more employees asking about equity

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Why don't more employees ask about equity?

The idea of sharing equity is a no-brainer. Share schemes are proven to increase productivity and improve retention rates.

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Why share dilution isn’t always something to avoid

We help a lot of UK founders to share equity with their teams. Whether it’s through an EMI Scheme, an Agile Partnership, or anything in between, we...

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One in four UK SMEs motivate employees with equity

One in four UK-based SMEs now share ownership with some or all of their employees, according to an independent study commissioned by Vestd and...

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Good leaver, bad leaver - what to do when someone has equity?

Share schemes are a fantastic way of incentivising people, but what happens when somebody leaves the business?

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Why your board should support a company share scheme

If you’ve been researching how to set up a share scheme - and if it’s a good fit for your company - you’ve likely noticed the key ‘receiving board...

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How equity dilution affects your employee share scheme

Whether you already have a company share option plan or are considering launching one, equity dilution is likely a topic at the front of your mind.

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Employee equity: how much is right for UK SMEs?

Once you’ve made up your mind to create a company share scheme, the first questions that spring to mind may look something like this:

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