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What are some must have's in an employee contract that is equity only?

Zack Herman I help businesses increase their revenue through Facebook and Instagram Marketing

April 9th, 2015

We've just hired a developer and since we didn't have capital we've given him equity in the company. I know sometimes this is frowned upon but it... More

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Do you have views on an investor majority consent of approving annual business plans and budgets?

Anonymous

January 4th, 2016

I am presently in the process of gaining angel investment for my startup in London. Having the right to approve our annual budget and business plan... More

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How do I renegotiate my equity agreement?

Nathan Frerichs Digital Media Director at American Trade Magazines

November 10th, 2015

I currently have a single-digit equity share in a company for which I work full-time. I came up with and idea that is completely unrelated... More

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How to formalize employment for your first employee?

Matthew Eshed Engineering and Operations Projects Leader

June 27th, 2016

I am the first employee / staff for a lab in San Francisco, and given the quick-changing nature of companies at this stage, I am trying to figure... More

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What are the must have clauses in contract / MoU agreement with IT Vendor for a tech solution?

Manav Chaudhary Healthcare | Consumer Experiences & Journeys | Analytics | Start-ups | Mentor

July 16th, 2016

Fellow Community Members,  I am looking to draft an appropriate contract / partnership agreement to sign-off with an IT vendor to develop a solution... More

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Sales contract or MPA/MSA for B2B SaaS sales?

John Sturdivant CEO, Founder at WorkforceAlpha

May 25th, 2016

I'm starting to sell a B2B SaaS product, and wondering if I should go through the expense of drawing up my own custom sales contract to try and use... More

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I have all the ideas, but not enough drive to pursue them. What kind of co-founder do I need, and what kind of arrangement is reasonable?

Promise Jarius Founder and CEO @Lifemap Consulting

February 2nd, 2018

I am an abstract thinker. I see solutions in unusual ways but I find it difficult, in fact, impossible, to translate these into concrete activities,... More

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How would you negotiate a deal where your price is higher than current solution?

Yaya Mbaoua Founder & CEO of Zencey | Telehealth Expert | Digital Health Technologies

February 26th, 2015

I am replacing a healthcare service with a far superior one in terms of quality, cost savings and patient experience. The sales... More

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Start-up / Small Biz Legal help needed - Does Retainer or Adhoc work best?

Brandies Dunagan CEO & Co-Founder of SourceDigital Marketing

June 17th, 2015

We are a start-up in Chicago getting ready to spin out of our incubator as an LLC. We are trying to figure out at this stage: 1 - Who would you... More

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Is getting a GSA (Government Services Agency) contract a DIY project or should I get a specialist?

David Coleman Principal at Michigan and Beck, LLC dba Brandoogle

March 23rd, 2016

We are a staffing agency trying to get on with the Veterans Administration. Can we fill out the forms ourselves or should we hire a consultant that... More

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