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Share schemes (4)

4 min read

One in four UK SMEs motivate employees with equity

This blog is more than four years old. Some information may no longer be current. One in four UK-based SMEs now share ownership with some or all of...

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Good leaver, bad leaver: What to do when someone has equity

2 min read

Good leaver, bad leaver: the equity stakes

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

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5 min read

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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12 min read

Employee equity: how much is right for UK SMEs?

Last updated: 14 August 2025 Once you’ve made up your mind to create a company share scheme, the first questions that spring to mind may look...

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2 min read

The fast track guide to setting up an employee share scheme

Setting up a company share scheme is one of the best things you can do to create a successful business.

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4 min read

3 Must-Knows for UK Business Owners: Shares & 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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Best Share Scheme For Your Business | Vestd

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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