Making the next move

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The Canadian supplement to the 2010/11 PwC Global Family Business Survey

Family businesses are the backbone of the world economy. How they fare, their successes and challenges ultimately affect everyone. This year, PwC has revisited family businesses around the world for a second global family business survey, speaking with more than 1,600 family business owners in 35 countries.

In the Canadian supplement to the 2010/11 PwC Global Family Business Survey, Making the next move, we take a closer look at the Canadian findings and share insights from PwC business advisors and family business leaders from across the country. 

To accompany Making the next move, we’ve created a number of articles related to family businesses that dive deeper into some of the issues discussed in the report.

As I see it: Planning a successful transition
Tom, Greg and Lauren Hitchman, Naylor Group Inc.
The Hitchman family shares insights into the steps they’ve taken to ensure a successful transition.

A healthy family business: Effective governance and strong communication keys to success
To succeed in the long-term, it is important for a family business to have effective governance, coupled with strong communication that can address the complex relationships that often exist between family members and within the business.

What you need to know about US estate taxes
Beth Webel, a tax partner at PwC, discusses the importance of having a clear understanding of US estate taxes and offers advice for family business owners who have children residing in the US.

The 21-year rule is taxing on family trusts
Angela Ross, an associate partner at PwC, shares her insight into family trusts, and offers advice on how to avoid significant—even devastating—tax bills triggered by the Income Tax Act’s “21-year rule”.

Exit Focus series
Download parts one and two of the five-part Exit Focus series, designed to help guide business owners through the development and execution of an effective exit strategy:

Making the decision to sell
This explores the framework for developing an effective exit strategy—setting the appropriate objectives and understanding the importance of effective and early planning.

Finding the right buyer
This looks at the business through the eyes of a potential buyer, takes the business owner through various deal options, and highlights some of the key value drivers that gain the most attention from prospective buyers.

 

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