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Article One: ESOPS as Business, Financial and Estate Planning Vehicles for Business Owners and Employees

Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), qualifying as a tax deferred or $1,000 tax exempt employee share scheme under the qualifying provisions of Division 13A, provide participating employees with an ownership stake in their company and an opportunity to reap the rewards emanating from that ownership.....

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Article Two: Why You Should Outsource Administration?

At one time or another, companies will have asked themselves the same question: should they administer their plans in-house, or would it make more sense to outsource part or all of that administration to a third-party?
This is a complex decision to make, and requires a lot of thought. There are many factors which should be taken into account – it is not simply a question of cost.....

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Article Three: Five Key Errors in Designing Equity Compensation Plans in Closely Held Companies

Error One: The 10% Solution
Error Two: Most of the Equity to Be Given Will Be Given Out Up Front
Error Three: Unless We Sell or Go Public, No Exercise Is Allowed

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