General 17 Nov 2018 About Octopus Ventures We are a team that backs entrepreneurs. We like to be in early and follow through from one defining moment to the next. We aim to be helpful... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 15 Nov 2018 How do you build a high performing team? Know thyself Recruitment demands that you know your own business to the core. Your recruitment briefs should be blueprints of your corporate... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 15 Nov 2018 “Could the land of the free cost you the Earth?” Is your company ready to manage the complexity of a multinational operation? While the US’ large market holds great promise for scale, even... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 15 Nov 2018 How do you determine stock options for your US employees? 1. Retain advisers: Above all else, tax and legal advisers should be engaged early on to help you think this through and to understand how to... Written by Tosin Agbabiaka Read more
General 15 Nov 2018 What is your remuneration strategy? Remuneration considerations The US job market is normally cited as setting salary levels above those for similar roles in different geographies.... Written by Tosin Agbabiaka Read more
General 15 Nov 2018 Conducting a foolproof interview process Tips on conducting a foolproof interview process from remote roles to Benchmarking against competing offers Written by Tosin Agbabiaka Read more
General 15 Nov 2018 Which taxes are you liable for? Corporation Tax Corporation Tax is collected at Federal, State and sometimes District level. It is applied at graduate rates to the net profits... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 How do you protect your IP? Patents In the US, a single patent covers the whole of the US. A US patent is granted by the federal US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) but... Written by Zoe Chambers Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 How do you choose the right business insurance? What insurance policies should you consider? We break down the insurance world into three categories: Mandatory, Sensible, Additional. 1. Mandatory:... Written by Karan Mehta Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 How do you set up in the US? How do you establish a US corporate entity? When and why incorporate a US entity? If a non-US company is generating revenue and profit in the... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 What is the right banking solution for you? Legal requirements Regardless of which bank you go with, in order to open a business bank account in the US you will be required to provide four... Written by Karan Mehta Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 Who is on your US advisory board? When Yext, a B2B tech company that powers location data in search results, wanted to grow its customer reach in the US, its team was intentional... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more