Write a commentA Family Business Breakfast Seminar is taking place on Tuesday 1st December in the Canal Court Hotel.
The Seminar organised by Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade in association with PKF-FPM Accountants begins at 7.45am.
Feargal McCormack, Managing Director, PKF-FPM, stated, ‘PKF-FPM is delighted to be jointly hosting this event with the Newry Chamber of Commerce. This seminar will be of interest to family businesses, who wish to increase the sustainability and survival rate of their business. Family businesses are vital to our economy and currently account for circa 75% of all businesses and accounts for 30% of employment in the economy. However, the startling fact that only 30% survive the second generation and less than 10% the third generation, highlights that assistance is needed to help the transition of our family businesses to the next generation and thus to safeguard our indigenous businesses.’
President Michael McKeown, stated, ‘Newry Chamber of Commerce is delighted to host this informative breakfast seminar in association with PKF-FPM who have a long history of supporting family run businesses. The greater Newry area has many family businesses; including some of our most successful companies. Close working relationships with family members present some of the best business opportunities however, it comes with its challenges. This seminar aims to identify and resolve the issues faced by these businesses’.
The Seminar is free of charge for members of Newry Chamber and £15pp for non members. To book your place at this event, please contact Newry Chamber on Tel: 028 3025 0303, Email: info@newrychamber.com or www.newrychamber.com
