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The reduction in your ownership percentage that happens when a company issues new shares, typically to raise money or grant options.

A unique nine-digit number the US IRS assigns to your business for tax and identification purposes, like a Social Security number for your company.

A reserved block of company shares set aside to grant as stock options to employees, aligning their upside with the company's success.

A documented, step-by-step process for how a recurring task should be done, so it's consistent no matter who does it.

The process of earning equity over time, so shares or options only fully belong to a person after they stay for a set period.