Yes, most of us will use the Black Scholes model to value our stock option grants (or the equity portion of a convertible note). The other inputs are fairly straight forward but most often than not I am asked how to calculate (or find!) volatility? Well, it all depends on if you are [...]
Entries from April 2008 ↓
how to calculate volatility for Black Scholes?
April 15th, 2008 — general & admin, templates
has your company revenue stalled?
April 10th, 2008 — product development, sales & marketing, services & support
A lot of small company’s start out with a great burst of activity once they get a bit of traction but within a period of time (say 18-24 months) find that they are losing momentum in their revenue growth. There are a few things, within management’s control, that if done early could prevent your [...]
leadership tip #1 - listen!
April 8th, 2008 — general & admin
I spend a lot of time with new CEO’s and admire that entrepreneurial bent that keeps them going every day to do anything for the success of the venture. However, sometimes this driving business persona does not translate well into leading their staff - in particular today’s twenty-something’s that are new to business and [...]
charging provincial/state sales and use tax?
April 3rd, 2008 — general & admin, sales & marketing
It’s an all too familiar ‘quick question’ asked over a casual drink: “do I have to charge sales and use tax on this order to [insert state or province] if I don’t have an operation there and ….”
Below is some general guidance but please be sure to check with the finance/revenue ministries of each state [...]
