Limited Liability Companies
May 2024
Multi-member LLCs (MMLLC)
Learn the basics of multi-member LLCs, including the different types, how MMLLCs compare to other business structures,...
View
Private Companies
May 2024
Financial reporting
Learn the basics of financial reporting for your startup, what to include, and the different types of financial reports...
View
Founder Education
May 2024
How to close a business
Learn how to close a business with actionable steps to help you navigate every phase of the company dissolution...
View
Equity Education
May 2024
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP)
This article explores how ESOPs work in different countries. Whether you’re setting up an employee stock ownership...
View
Startup Fundraising
May 2024
Pre-seed funding
Learn what distinguishes pre-seed funding from other types of startup funding, including the different types of...
View
Equity Education
April 2024
Restricted stock awards (RSA)
Restricted stock awards are a type of restricted stock equity award. Learn how vesting, taxes, and termination work for...
View
Startup Fundraising
April 2024
Debt financing
Debt financing—including SBA loans, credit lines, and bonds—is when companies borrow money and pay it back, typically...
View
Equity Education
April 2024
Equity refresh
An equity refresh grant is a stock grant issued to tenured employees. Equity refreshes help retain top performers and...
View
Educational Essentials
April 2024
409A valuations
Learn everything you need to know about 409A valuations including what they are, when you need a valuation, valuation...
View
Liquidity
April 2024
Leveraged buyout (LBO)
A leveraged buyout (LBO) is a type of M&A exit strategy. The buyer uses debt as leverage to finance a substantial...
View
Limited Liability Companies
March 2024
LLC distributions
LLC distributions are profits paid directly to the company’s members. Learn about tax implications for single-member...
View
Limited Liability Companies
March 2024
Single-member LLC
A single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a company that is owned and operated by one person who receives limited liability...
View