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Share schemes (2)

What's a cliff, and what's that got to do with shares vesting?

3 min read

What's a cliff, and what's it got to do with vesting?

Last updated: 16 April 2024 There's a lot of jargon in finance, investment and even in business more broadly. Two words that don’t seem to go...

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Liquidity events and their relationship with share schemes

5 min read

Liquidity events and their relationship with share schemes

Last updated: 17 April 2024 Equity in early startups tends to be highly illiquid, meaning you can’t easily convert it into cash. It’s tough to know a...

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Employee ownership: what are the choices?

5 min read

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

4 min read

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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Why do companies give employees shares

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Why do companies give employees shares?

Last updated: 17 April 2024

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Vesting and what it means for your company share scheme

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Vesting: what it means for your share option scheme

Last updated: 27 June 2024. There are many ways to increase employee engagement and look to reward your employees for their hard work. For sure, you...

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Company share schemes - a worthy alternative to a pay rise

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Company share schemes: a worthy alternative to a pay rise?

If you asked employees out of the blue if they'd like a pay rise, it's unlikely that a single one would turn to you and say, "Thanks, but no thanks",...

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Should I give equity to early employees? Yes, here’s why

Last updated: 19 April 2024

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