Medium-sized business in need: Who saves the company succession?

Medium-sized business in need: Who saves the company succession?

in Baden-Württemberg burns the air! Over half a million medium -sized companies are desperately looking for successors for their companies. A third of this entrepreneur has already thrown the towel and plans to close his doors forever. What does this mean for the economy and what solutions are ready? The hosts Anna Planken and David Ahlf, in the latest episode of their podcast "Plusminus. More than just economy" of this explosive question.

The search for a suitable successor is impossible for many owner -managed companies. The labor market is swept empty and many entrepreneurs do not take care of a handover in time. In addition, the younger generations have completely different ideas about their working life. But there is hope: one way is to hand over the company to its own employees. In the Podcast episode, various experiences are shared by companies that have already taken this path.

dispute and challenges in corporate succession

But the successor often also contains conflicts. Often not only strategic considerations are in the foreground, but also personal vanities and communication problems. In the "Quarks Daily" podcast, illuminates how to argue constructively and what scientific knowledge there is. The discussion about corporate successes is therefore not only economically, but also emotionally charged.

The Situation is alarming and requires urgent measures. Entrepreneurs in Baden-Württemberg face the challenge of making their companies future-proof, while at the same time the search for successors is becoming increasingly pressing. Time ticks and the question remains: who will take over the reins?