What To I Do if a Co-Founder Is Underperforming (And How to Help Prevent This)
Startup co-founders work late nights on tight budgets to grow a business. But sometimes, personal circumstances can derail a once…
How to Incentivise Shareholders With Good/Bad Leaver and Vesting Provisions
A company can issue shares to investors in return for a cash injection or as an incentive for founders, employees…
I’m a Startup Founder. When Should I Start Paying Myself a Salary?
Most founders in the early stages of their startup agonise over every dollar spent. And paying yourself or your co-founder…
What are the Key Terms of a Convertible Note?
Startup founders can raise capital from investors through either: an equity round where an investor purchases ordinary or preference shares…
What’s the Difference Between a SAFE and Convertible Note?
Australian startups are increasingly considering raising capital using a convertible note or a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE). Both…
3 Things a New Startup Founder Should Know
You have a great idea, and you know you can turn it into a profitable one. But taking the step…
4 Rules for Startup Founders About Intellectual Property Protection
A startup’s most valuable asset is usually its intellectual property (IP). If your business gains traction, you can commercialise your…
A Cautionary Tale: Participating Liquidation Preferences
If you’re a startup founder in desperate need of an injection of cash, it is tempting to rush into a…
What Happens to the Options Pool if Your Startup is Acquired?
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) improved the way participants are taxed under eligible Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs) in July…
How Should I Structure My Options Pool?
A business can give its employees, contractors and/or directors options to purchase shares in the company. This can be done…
