How Singapore's family-owned SMEs can shoot for the moon
A handover from founders to the next generation is a difficult topic for many family businesses.
LOCAL small and medium-sized family-run companies with an ageing leadership and concerned about their legacy and the longevity of their business can turn to the moon for inspiration.
A PWC report in 2016 finds over a third of Singapore's family businesses are still led by the founder, and around half by the second generation.
Professionally planning for succession is still a relatively new idea here. While you'd expect that most of the family businesses here would already be putting in place their plans for the next generation of leaders and owners, a survey by American Express in 2016 indicates most SMEs here have not yet dedicated the time or resources to formalise succession planning.
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