fresh start na <| sep |> The organization should have an operating agreement in place which defines very clearly how profits are distributed amongst equity shareholders and at what frequency . This should include a breakdown of how much of the profit is distributed versus reinvested in the company . Distributions are most commonly taken each quarter or annually , but there is no reason why a distribution cannot be made every month . If you are an equity shareholder in the company , you would receive a distribution commensurate with your ownership equity percentage based on the operating agreement and how much money was generated as profit for that time period . Negotiate for equity and find out how profit is distributed and calculate your share and negotiate for that .