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Phantom Stock

Adapting Stock and Profit-Sharing Programs from Successful Corporations to Your Home Service Business

December 4, 2024

Often, organizations with smaller staff and budgets struggle to provide the perks that larger organizations can provide. But with new profit-sharing and stock phantom stock options, smaller businesses can compete with their larger counterparts.

Chris Buttenham

If You Think Small Business Can’t Build Strong Employee Equity Plans, Think Again

November 6, 2024

In the past, a 40-hour work week with healthcare benefits and some time off was just about all an employee received from their employer, particularly if that employer happened to be a privately owned, small business. But with innovative new equity-based offerings on the market, even small businesses can now reward their best employees with a true stake in their future.

Chris Buttenham

Bonuses & Incentives: Good for Retention or Hype?

October 3, 2024

I recently wrote an article for HVACR Business diving into the effectiveness of bonuses and incentives in the HVACR industry. With retention being a critical challenge, it’s time we ask: Are these perks really working, or are they just hype?

Chris Buttenham

An Overview of Phantom Stock with Mark Poerio Transcript

September 20, 2024

Co-founder of Reins, Chris Buttenham, interviews Reins legal advisor and 40-year compensation and benefits veteran, Mark Poerio to discuss the mostly commonly asked questions about phantom stock.

Chris Buttenham

Ensure Employee Buy-in for Your Phantom Stock Plan

September 5, 2024

To reap the full benefits of a phantom equity plan, employers must thoughtfully and internationally engage employees about what the plan involves, how it fits your goals as an employer and a small business, and how it is beneficial for your team.

Chris Buttenham

How Can I Get My Employer to Offer Me Phantom Stock?

An overview of how employees can approach their managers about phantom equity as a benefit.

Seven Ways Accountants Can Provide Guidance on Phantom Equity

Accountants are small businesses’ most trusted advisors. Learn how to better serve your clients’ hiring, retention, succession, and retirement needs with MARE Stock.

Maximizing Employee Retention with Bonuses

Boost employee retention with retention bonuses like phantom stock and profit sharing. Learn how to implement effective employee retention bonuses to retain top talent and enhance employee loyalty.

Maximizing Small Business Employee Benefits

Discover cost-effective ways to maximize employee benefits in your small business. Learn about staff incentives, phantom stock, and strategies to boost employee satisfaction and retention.

Phantom Stock Vesting Schedules Explained

Phantom stock vesting schedules are explored by outlining what they are, their benefits, and some real examples.

Types of Phantom Stock Plans: Full Value and Appreciation-Only

Compare the differences between full value and appreciation-only phantom stock plans. Learn with examples and about tax implications.

Phantom Stock vs. Profits Interests Units (PIUs): Understanding Your Incentive Options