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Is it Against the Law to Compensate a Non-Licensed Capital Funds Finder?

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When a startup is receiving professional assistance in raising neededcapital to continue growing the business and the brand, a common issue arises – whether the startup is allowed to compensate the individual helping raise capital with a commission or transaction-based fee if he or she is not a licensed broker dealer. Here is the answer: generally, no. This type of compensation structure is not allowed. Specifically, the use of an individual who is not a…
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How to Manage Equity Compensation for Startup Employees

Posted by Posted in Startup & Emerging Companies
Starting a business without the capital to pay employees large salaries is a common problem in the startup world, and most founders find the answer to this problem by turning to equity compensation. Unfortunately, there are a lot of legal and financial nuances with the various types of equity compensation available to companies, and not every company handles this process perfectly, which can result in disastrous problems for the company in the future. Below are…
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