"The establishment of ESOP's can be quite tricky and the tax treatment of the ESOP shares needs to be considered.
The question of the number or value of shares to be included depends on the objective of the scheme. For some, it is…"
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Employee Share Option Programs in Startups - Advice?
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I'm looking at starting an ESOP in my business. I'd like to know if anyone here can tell me about how they've structured an ESOP or similar arrangement in their company? In particular, what…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dirk de Vos Apr 30, 2012.
What do YOU sit on?
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Recently, I've made the decision to invest in a quality chair with proper back support. Until now, I've been using a standard office chair from Game, with a pillow for lumbar support ;) .I've now had…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Fall Apr 4, 2011.
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Rory Magee replied to Rory Magee's discussion Employee Share Option Programs in Startups - Advice?"Thanks for both your answers! I'll look at getting in touch with someone from Bowman Gilfillan."
Mike Jenkins replied to Rory Magee's discussion Employee Share Option Programs in Startups - Advice?"There is an event this week that may help with answers, or at least give you some direction.
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Law for Start-ups by Bowman Gilfillan and AngelHub"
Brendan Hughes replied to Rory Magee's discussion Employee Share Option Programs in Startups - Advice?"NB questions include (i) whether its a general ESOP for all staff where staff ideally don't actually acquire shares but participation rights in a trust that holds the shares or (ii) a targeted ESOP for key staff, where key staff can be…"
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Robert Fall replied to Rory Magee's discussion What do YOU sit on?"Definitely want to try it, it still sounds uber cool. Just hope it's more than just cool.
If there's a chair that can be R5000 better than my current one, then it's seriously a wonder chair and I must sit on it! I just worry…"
Rory Magee replied to Rory Magee's discussion What do YOU sit on?"It's all relative. Try the chair yourself. I'd rather buy 1 good chair and have it last forever, get the benefit of it over that time and then still have resale value afterwards. Rather than buying a cheaper chair that won't be as…"
Robert Fall replied to Rory Magee's discussion What do YOU sit on?"I guess without sitting in them I just can't justify that sort of expense for a chair.
I bought a great chair for R1K. It's d*** comfortable. Sure, it doesn't have a 12 year warranty, which I'll admit is…"
Rory Magee replied to Rory Magee's discussion What do YOU sit on?"Hey Robert,
AllOffice has a special on the Aeron, Fully-Loaded. It's selling for R6K excl. VAT. Sure it's expensive, but locally, it's actually a d*** good price. Basically, it makes it inline with Amazon's pricing, if you…"
Robert Fall replied to Rory Magee's discussion What do YOU sit on?"I'd like to know what you're doing that you have enough money lying around to consider a Mirra! :P
I've seen these chairs in the press, but never seriously considered them as a real option. What do they go for?"
Rory Magee posted a discussionWhat do YOU sit on?
Recently, I've made the decision to invest in a quality chair with proper back support. Until now, I've been using a standard office chair from Game, with a pillow for lumbar support ;) .I've now had the chance to test-drive the Herman Miller Aeron fully-loaded chair from the local distributor (All Office). I've sat in the chair for the last few days and my back has thanked me for it (the PostureFit is very comfortable and supportive). It's looks sublime and you can adjust the chair just about…See More
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Rory Magee replied to Tatenda Muregi's discussion South African payment gateways"Hey Tatenda,
Here's some other local payment gateways:
www.payfast.co.za
www.vcs.co.za
www.monsterpay.co.za
www.setcom.co.za
www.netcash.co.za
As far as 'best' goes, that will all depend on your needs and what integration exists…"
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Thank for the message - unfortunately I don't have any left - swapped the last one out.
Hope you get your invite soon.
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