FBs in the News: Germany’s ‘hidden champions’ of the Mittelstand
BBC’s Caroline Bayley delves into southern Germany to explore the multitude of medium-sized companies (or Mittelstand) and “Hidden Champions” hidden in the German countryside.
Family Businesses in the Netherlands
Thanks to the EU COSME programme, the Dutch statistics for family businesses were published on August 1st 2017.
FBs in the News: How to Navigate the Challenges of Keeping a Business in the Family
The Telegraph’s Amy Pay writes about what needs to be done to keep a family business in the family as well as the challenges the company will face in the process.
Family Businesses in Denmark
Thanks to the EU COSME programme, the Danish statistics on family businesses was published on 28th June 2017.
Family Businesses in Poland
Thanks to the EU COSME programme, the Polish statistics for family businesses were published on 19th June 2017
FBs in the News: Women Fight Bias in Family Businesses
As attitudes change, more women are being selected for the top roles, experts tell Jonathan Moules at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year event. However, more needs to be done.
Family Businesses in Bulgaria
Thanks to the EU COSME programme, the Bulgarian statistics on family businesses were released on 9th June 2017
FBs in the News: Turning a Start-up into a Lasting Family Business
Kevin Fern of the Financial Times talks to a second generation owner of a family business about the difficulties in the succession of a family businesses as well as the personal and professional problems businesses can face as a result of it.
Vice-President Katainen’s Speech at the 4th European Family Business Summit
La Communication au Cours du Processus de Transmission Intrafamiliale en Belgique Francophone
Nathalia Crutzen et Fabrice Pirnay examinent la communication au cours du processus de transmission intrafamiliale dans les entreprises (familiales) en Belgique francophone.