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Business Succession

Family-internal or external succession, the five-year lead time and preserving the company beyond the handover — the human side of the transaction, properly planned.

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Challenges in Business Succession in SMEs—A Comparison of Poland and Germany
Business Succession

Challenges in Business Succession in SMEs—A Comparison of Poland and Germany

In Poland and Germany, demographic change is affecting succession planning in SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), i.e., companies with up to 250 employees.

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Women in Business Succession: Harnessing Potential, Shaping the Future!

Business succession is crucial for German small and medium-sized enterprises, yet only 21% of those taking over a business are women. Women bring fresh ideas and innovative leadership approaches that help SMEs stay competitive for the future. Visible role models and targeted support are necessary to encourage more women to take the leap into business leadership.

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Champagne, Female Executives, Equal Opportunity – How Women Are Taking the Lead in Corporate Succession

Champagne, Female Executives, Equal Opportunity – How Women Are Taking the Lead in Corporate Succession. Women still take over companies far too rarely. Why this is the case and what needs to change.

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