Family businesses are an important part of the economy, but with their own unique dynamics and challenges.
At Smart&Start, we offer customized advisory services to support the sustainable growth of family businesses and ensure their successful succession from generation to generation.
Our Service Scope
Managing Family and Work Dynamics
- Balancing family and work relationships
- Clarification of roles and responsibilities
- Strengthening communication within the family
- Establishing conflict management and resolution mechanisms
Intergenerational Transition Planning
- Preparation of leadership succession plans
- Identifying and developing the next generation of leaders
- Retirement planning and succession management
- Strategies for the preservation and transmission of family heritage
Establishment of Corporate Governance Structure
- Designing the board structure
- Establishing a family council and organizing its functioning
- Integration of family members with professional management
- Establish transparency and accountability mechanisms
Strategic Planning and Growth Management
- Development of long-term strategic plans
- Assessment of growth opportunities and risk management
- Management of innovation and digital transformation processes
- Strategies for entering and diversifying into new business areas
Financial Management and Capital Planning
- Separating family and corporate finance
- Optimization of capital structure
- Management of investment and financing decisions
- Determination of profit distribution policies
Human Resources and Talent Management
- Management of non-family employees
- Design of performance appraisal and reward systems
- Creating and developing a talent pool
- Career planning of family members
Preservation and Development of Family Business Culture
- Integration of family values into corporate culture
- Develop corporate social responsibility strategies
Our Approach
- Comprehensive Analysis: We analyze the current status of your family business, family dynamics and business processes in detail.
- Customized Solutions: Considering the unique structure of each family business, we develop customized solutions for you.
- Holistic Perspective: We offer solutions by considering the balance between family relations, business processes and corporate governance.
- Long Term Perspective: We develop strategies that target the long-term sustainability of your company rather than short-term solutions.
- Continuous Support: Beyond the consultancy process, we also provide support and regular monitoring during the implementation phase.
- Confidentiality and Trust: We understand the sensitive nature of family businesses and strictly adhere to the principles of confidentiality and trust in all processes.
You can contact us for more detailed information about your business needs or to start a consultancy process.
