The relationship between successor and planning characteristics and the success of business transfer in Dutch SMEs

Joris Meijaard (), Lorraine Uhlaner, Bart Diephuis, Roberto Flören and Bas Sanders

No N200505, Scales Research Reports from EIM Business and Policy Research

Abstract: This study examines the relationship between successor and planning characteristics and post-transfer profitability in small businesses. Planning (by means of a written plan) is found to positively relate to profitability, particularly for non-family-firms. This study suggests that certain variables, especially the use of outside advisors may have an opposite effect on profitability.

Pages: 20 pages
Date: 2005-09-05
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