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How To Build An Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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If you own a business, you already know that one of the most effective retention strategies is to give your employees stock options. If not, I highly suggest getting started with something simple yet effective, like the employee stock purchase plan or ESPP. The discount is paid for with payroll deductions.

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The A to Z Explanation About Phantom Stocks

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Phantom stock plans, also known as equity compensation plans, equity pay plans, stock bonus plans, or phantom equity plans, are a form of employee stock option plan (ESOP). Companies use phantom stock options as a part of their total reward strategy.