For a business, going public is never a straightforward process. Amongst others, a company is to be prepared for structural and regulatory requirements as well as for the demands of external investors. A comprehensive action plan and timetable needs to be developed, and communications are to be drafted. It involves meticulous planning, an appreciation of the often unpredictable nature of the stock market, and a patient but focused drive to achieving the end goal: to be a successful publicly listed company. Read everything about how to execute a successful IPO in this document.