BBC Searches for Family Business
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Published: Monday, June 30, 2008
The BBC is appealing to craft businesses with a strong family feel to come forward for a new programme it has planned.
Research suggests that two thirds of UK industry is made up of family businesses, a trend strongly represented in the independent retail sector and wider craft trade. However, whilst 70% of business stayed in the family 25 years ago, today fewer than 13% survive beyond the second generation.
Now production company Twofour Broadcast, acting on behalf of the BBC, is looking for family-run businesses facing the dilemma of who will take over the reins to participate in Keep it in the Family, a new programme that will see business owners' offspring given a brief apprenticeship before taking the helm for two weeks. Programme makers believe that involvement in the show will provide small businesses with the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at the future of the family firm.
For more information, or to apply, call the Keep it in the Family team on 01752 727 400 or email
Research suggests that two thirds of UK industry is made up of family businesses, a trend strongly represented in the independent retail sector and wider craft trade. However, whilst 70% of business stayed in the family 25 years ago, today fewer than 13% survive beyond the second generation.
Now production company Twofour Broadcast, acting on behalf of the BBC, is looking for family-run businesses facing the dilemma of who will take over the reins to participate in Keep it in the Family, a new programme that will see business owners' offspring given a brief apprenticeship before taking the helm for two weeks. Programme makers believe that involvement in the show will provide small businesses with the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at the future of the family firm.
For more information, or to apply, call the Keep it in the Family team on 01752 727 400 or email
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