The Private Company: A Legal and Business Guide for Owners and Managers, Second Edition

This book provides guidance to the owners and managers of private companies on how to deal with the many challenges they experience when establishing, operating and financing their companies. It contains chapters relating to starting up, dealing with employees, obtaining debt and equity financing, protecting intellectual property, creditor proofing, director duties and liabilities, dealing with shareholders, business succession and company governance. It essentially provides "one stop shopping" by giving an overview of the main issues which owners and managers should be aware of, so that they can be more proactive and better equipped to deal with their companies' shareholders, bankers, employees, and other stakeholders and reduce the likelihood of disputes arising.