ABSTRACT

Reviewing employment paperwork from previous employer before hiring ..................... 318 Outsourcing referral searches, online recruiting tools, and executive searches ................ 319 What to include in a standard offer letter ................................................................................ 323 Sample startup compensation information ............................................................................. 328 Budgeting for the “true” cost of an employee ........................................................................ 332 Determining proper equity grants for an employee ..............................................................344 Handling employee departures ................................................................................................ 355

For many high-technology startup companies, employees will represent one of the most crucial assets and one of the most substantial expenses.