The PwC Family Business Survey 2010/11

The PwC Family Business Survey 2010/11

Kin in the game

Although we found pronounced differences across regions, there's one thing on which the majority of entrepreneurs in every country agree—the value of being part of a "family" business.

How do the challenges facing family businesses vary from one country to another? >

Half of family firms surveyed saw increased demand for their products and services over the previous 12 months. Sixty percent were intending to expand in the coming 12 months.

How are family firms fending off challenges and investing in the future? >

More than a quarter of companies are expected to change hands within the next five years.

Are family proprietors ready to hand over the reins? >

Nearly half the respondents reported disagreements over the future direction of the business.

When there’s a falling out between family members, how can they make up? >

More than four-fifths of family business owners said they wanted simpler tax rules and/or lower taxes. But more than half also wanted more emphasis on corporate compliance and social responsibility.

What changes in their operating environment do family businesses most want to see? >

Many respondents attribute their companies' resilience to the fact that they are family firms.

One global meltdown later, what has changed for family firms ? >
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Axel Dorenkamp
Director, Global Middle Market
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Taking the pulse of family firms around the world

We talked to more than 1,600 family business owners and managers in 35 countries for our second global survey, and found some surprising divergences.
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Country comparisons

Looking across borders.

You know what’s working for your family firm—and what keeps you up at night. But how do your plans, problems and prospects compare with those of entrepreneurs in other countries?



  

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Prof. Norbert Winkeljohann summarises our findings

How have family businesses fared since the crisis?