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Why Startups Should Pay Attention to Herman Cain’s 9-9-9

Both Sides of the Table

In case you don’t know, “the “9-9-9 plan” would replace all current taxes (including the payroll tax , capital gains tax , and the estate tax ) with 9% business transaction tax; 9% personal income tax rate, and a 9% federal sales tax.” I do advocate: 1. The video was no accident. So my conclusion?

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How Startup Valuations are Driving Company Equity

ReadWriteStart

Dividends paid and capital gains realized on a per-share basis provide ordinary shareholders with a way to participate in the profits stream of the company. Other aspects of organizational governance. Here are the three basic types of equity, each with its own set of risks and rewards. Common stock.

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My Top 10 Methods To Make Money Online

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

Sell services you provide personally At one stage early in my career when my online income wasn’t consistent, I was part of a business grant program run by the Australian government designed to assist entrepreneurs with money to pay for life’s necessities so you can focus on growing your business.

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Am I just a greedy VC?

VC Adventure

No matter how you feel about Congress’ efforts to change the tax classification of VC profits from capital gains to ordinary income it’s worth a read (and keeping an open mind). While I wouldn’t say that I’m a “fan” of government, I’ve always been of the mind that some level of government safety-net is appropriate.