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Best CEOs 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)

MainStreet Claimed Company

Our products aim to do one thing: save startup founders and small business owners time, money, and peace of mind. We started by demystifying complicated tax credits, saving over $100M – and countless hours of tax code research ????– for founders in nearly every industry. Then, we introduced MainStreet Procurement, simplifying expense management and contract negotiation for teams without the means to do it themselves, as well as our treasury management product that helps customers earn better yields on their cash reserves. Since our sort-of viral beginnings in 2019, we’ve raised a $60M Series A (more on that later), launched three product lines (with more in the works), and grew from 3 employees to 160+. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 35

TOTAL RATINGS: 990

CEO: Doug Ludow

Joining MainStreet - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at MainStreet are rated an A. At MainStreet most employees said they received feedback once a month or every week. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at MainStreet.

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Every week	37%
Once a month	43%
Once a quarter	3%
Once a year	9%
Never	8%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, MainStreet employees earn $124,547. MainStreet ranks in the Top 5% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at MainStreet.

Average Salaries at MainStreet by Department

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined MainStreet, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

MainStreet ranks in the Top 25% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 79% of employees feel as though MainStreet is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 41% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at MainStreet.

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Yes	41%
No	59%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	79%
No	21%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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