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UK business owners: share your stories of family succession

We would like to hear about your experiences of succession in family businesses. What’s it like passing on a business to the next generation?

As the story of the Roys and their fight for control of the family company approaches its finale, we would like to hear your true Succession stories.

If you’re a family business, you will likely have experienced passing it on from one generation to another. Whether you are owners deciding about your company’s future within the family, or you have inherited a business, we would like to hear your stories of succession.

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You can share your true succession story by messaging us or using the form below.

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