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What is Phantom Stock? Phantom Equity Plans Explained
What is phantom stock? It's a way to offer benefits, aligning incentives without granting equity. Learn all about phantom equity plans and how to set one up.
September 22, 2025
What is Phantom Stock? Phantom Equity Plans Explained
What is phantom stock? It's a way to offer benefits, aligning incentives without granting equity. Learn all about phantom equity plans and how to set one up.
Illustration for How to Recruit HVAC Technicians: 7 Strategies That Work
July 13, 2026
How to Recruit HVAC Technicians: 7 Strategies That Work
Illustration for Phantom Stock Calculator: How to Value Your Plan
July 10, 2026
Phantom Stock Calculator: How to Value Your Plan
Illustration for Phantom Stock Taxation: How Phantom Equity Is Taxed
July 9, 2026
Phantom Stock Taxation: How Phantom Equity Is Taxed
Illustration for Phantom Stock Agreement Template: What It Must Include
July 7, 2026
Phantom Stock Agreement Template: What It Must Include
Illustration for Employee Ownership for Small Business: What It Is and How It Works
July 6, 2026
Employee Ownership for Small Business: What It Is and How It Works
Illustration representing long-term incentive planning for small business employees
July 3, 2026
Employee Incentives for Small Business: How Long-Term Plans Work
Illustration for How to Reduce Employee Turnover in a Trades Business
July 2, 2026
How to Reduce Employee Turnover in a Trades Business
Employee Retention Benefits for Small Business: How to Keep Your Best People
July 1, 2026
Employee Retention Benefits for Small Business: How to Keep Your Best People
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June 30, 2026
Family Business Succession Planning (Trades)
A commercial building with a price tag and valuation chart icons in flat vector illustration style
June 29, 2026
Small Business Valuation for Trades Owners
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June 25, 2026
Construction Employee Benefits: What Trades Businesses Should Offer
Skilled trades technician working on a job site
June 24, 2026
How to Retain Skilled Trades Workers During a Labor Shortage
October 31, 2025
Phantom Stock Payout: Triggers, Taxes, and Installments
October 31, 2025
Phantom Stock Valuation: A Guide for Owners
October 7, 2025
What Is Profit Sharing and Is It Right For Your Company?
October 7, 2025
What Is Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC)?
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October 7, 2025
Affordable Employee Benefits for Small Businesses (That Actually Improve Retention)
September 22, 2025
How Does an ESOP Work? ESOP Guide for Small Business Owners
September 22, 2025
Phantom Stock vs ESOP: Which Is Better for Small Businesses?
September 22, 2025
What is Phantom Stock? Phantom Equity Plans Explained
August 15, 2025
New Issues with Trade Licenses in SBA Deals (June 2025)
July 14, 2025
The SBA just made big changes (SOP 50 10 8)…what does it mean for you?
May 19, 2025
Giving Employees Incentive Goals to Chase
May 5, 2025
Selling Your Company: What Happens to the Phantom Stock?
April 15, 2025
Sharing Ownership Improves Employee Retention Rates: How Do I Calculate Mine?
April 8, 2025
What are the motivators for using alternative equity incentives?
April 4, 2025
Who Should Benefit from Profit Sharing? Understanding the Rules and Exceptions
March 18, 2025
Ramp Up Recruiting: Offer a phantom stock or equity plan
March 10, 2025
If you share profits, do you cut back on equity? Apparently not.
March 4, 2025
Phantom Stock Taxation: How Payouts and Taxes Really Work