A year ago, the company took a charge of $46 million for employee buyouts.

Typically, final planning of an employee buyout takes anything from two to 18 months.

The proposed structure for the employee buyout needs to be decided, taking into account the tax consequences.

See the page in this guide on running the business after an employee buyout.

See the page in this guide on planning for an employee buyout.

See the page in this guide on help and advice for employee buyouts.

Owners who have faith in their business - and support the idea of an employee buyout - are often willing to do this.

Many business owners find that an employee buyout is an attractive option.

An employee buyout can include all the employees and the management.

An employee buyout can sometimes save a business in this position.