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Succession is a challenge for family businesses the world over and covers both the areas of management and ownership as well as the transition from one generation to the next which needs careful planning and consideration to minimise the potential affects.

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Key Considerations For Life After The Family Business Exit

Key Considerations For Life After The Family Business Exit

As the ‘baby boomer’ generation reaches retirement age, a growing number of family business owners are considering an exit. In fact,...

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Inheritance Tax And Succession Planning For Family Businesses

Inheritance Tax And Succession Planning For Family Businesses

For family businesses, passing wealth and control to the next generation can be both a strategic and an emotional journey. However,...

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Over 50s 'Underprepared' For Major Inheritance Tax Changes

Over 50s 'Underprepared' For Major Inheritance Tax Changes

A national survey commissioned by UK law firm Brodies LLP has revealed that UK residents aged 50 and over are underprepared for the...

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Why Professional Development Is Vital For The Next Generation

Why Professional Development Is Vital For The Next Generation

The transition of leadership in a family business is never just about passing on titles or control — it’s about preparing the next...

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Family Business Succession Under Pressure

Family Business Succession Under Pressure

Family business succession under pressure as one in four lack clear heir, new research finds 92% of family business owners want to keep...

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A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business

A Practical Guide To Succession Planning In Family Business

Succession planning is often one of the most delicate and decisive phases in the life of a family business. While many enterprises thrive...

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Reflections On Prada's Succession Plan And Lessons For Family Firms

Reflections On Prada's Succession Plan And Lessons For Family Firms

Recent news that Prada has agreed to buy Versace in a £1.1billion deal, that brings together two of Italy’s biggest luxury fashion...

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Succession Planning Is Vital To Securing The Future Of Family Businesses

Succession Planning Is Vital To Securing The Future Of Family Businesses

Failure to implement a succession plan is one of the main reasons why so few family businesses survive, future generations. The...

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The Changing Succession Landscape

The Changing Succession Landscape

Succession planning has always been a difficult topic for many due to the need to confront issues around death and the loss of someone...

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Succession: Third-Party Sales As An Exit Strategy

Succession: Third-Party Sales As An Exit Strategy

When business owners decide to step down, one of the most common succession options is to sell the business to a third party. A trade...

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The Practicalities Of Succession Planning For Business Owners

The Practicalities Of Succession Planning For Business Owners

Succession planning is an inevitable consideration for every business owner, no matter the size or industry of the business. Eventually,...

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Succession Planning Can Never Really Be Ignored

Succession Planning Can Never Really Be Ignored

Preparing to pass the business to the next generation is often seen as one of the biggest challenges facing the family business,...

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