[SME Business Succession Survey] 40% 'Have Not Started' Succession Preparation. The Reality of 'Information Gaps' Stalling Decisions and the 'Concrete Judgment Materials' Owners Truly Seek.
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MA Royal Advisory conducted a survey on business succession among SME owners. While about 70% view succession as an important business challenge, 40% have not started preparations. The survey suggests that information gaps, not just the lack of successors, are hindering decision-making.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What percentage of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners consider succession as an important management issue?
- A: Approximately 70% of business owners recognize succession as an important management issue.
- Q: What are the main reasons for the lack of progress in succession planning?
- A: The main reason is the lack of a successor, but a certain number of companies have successors but have not yet taken concrete steps in preparation.
- Q: According to the survey, what is the most preferred method of business succession?
- A: Succession to family members is the most preferred method at 36.7%.
- Q: What was the target and number of respondents for this survey?
- A: The survey targeted 1,002 SME owners who are considering succession in the future.
- Q: What was the survey period and method?
- A: The survey was conducted online using PRIZMA from May 1 to May 2, 2026.