Offering employees stock options is an excellent talent retention strategy but take the time to understand the difference between RSU and ESOP. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) are quickly becoming popular with startups having limited capital. You can offer equity as part of compensation packages to not just reward them […]
Introduction Financial expertise is essential when growing your startup. Many small businesses and early-stage companies eventually face the same problem — a lack of financial knowledge or expertise. For startup founders and business owners with little financial expertise, it can be a substantial challenge to record financial data. It can also be hard to evaluate […]
What is ESOP? Before we look at ESOPs under Companies Act, 2013 let’s first understand the meaning of ESOPs. Employee Stock Option Plans, or ESOPs, incentivize employees for performance. Many firms use ESOPs as a retention strategy to retain employees in the long term. When a company awards an ESOP to an employee, they get […]
Although developing a thrilling business concept and using it to build a company sounds like a great plan, it’s important not to abandon a profitable job and career in pursuit of big money just yet. Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to try their hand at the business world should first take the time to learn about […]
Introduction Founders play the most crucial role in building a startup company from scratch. Also, it’s their sweat and tears, sleepless nights and determination that keep the team motivated. It convinces and persuades people, including investors, to believe in their idea. By their inherent nature, startups are tough. For example, there are rarely sufficient funds […]
Fears of recession started setting in post the Ukraine-Russia war in 2022. Capital has increasingly become difficult to raise for many startups. Both large corporates as well as start-ups have been on a firing spree since mid-2022. Investors have started monitoring the capital efficiency (i.e., how efficiently is the capital used) closely. The SaaS burn […]
Funding is the lifeblood of any startup, and as your business grows, you’ll need to raise money to continue scaling. Issuing common stock and preferred stock at different funding stages is the best way to acquire the capital you need. Before you start compiling a list of potential investors, you’ll research the various types of […]
Hinge’s complimentary rebranding guide equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to lead your firm through the rebranding process — from preparation tips to choosing your branding firm to smoothly navigating the process. Hinge’s complimentary rebranding guide equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to lead your firm through the rebranding […]
The startup ecosystem in India has rapidly grown in recent years and has become one of the fastest-growing startup scenes in the world. To woo more investors and entrepreneurs, the tax benefits for startups in India have also gained a significant momentum over the last few years. With a large and young population, a growing […]
Before diving into the 7 habits of highly effective CFOs, it is critical to understand that contemporary CFOs differ from their traditional counterparts. CFOs are no longer just number crunchers for the company, shooting down innovative ideas and citing budgetary constraints. Their job is now about more than just internal controls, statutory compliance, financial reporting, […]