Micro and small-medium enterprises represent the backbone of the economy both in Switzerland and Ticino. These companies are essential for job creation, a sustainable economic growth, and the preservation of specific skills and knowledge within the region. Ensuring their continuity is therefore of vital importance to preserve the economic stability and a valuable corporate know-how.

One crucial issue that many of these businesses will face within the next years concerns the business succession, which is the transfer of ownership and management to a new generation. This process will become increasingly relevant as business owners from the baby boomer generation - who make up a significant part of the entrepreneurial landscape - reach retirement age.

For entrepreneurs interested in exploring this topic and evaluating options for their company's future, the portal www.ti.ch/trasmissione-aziendale is a useful resource. Here, they can access a wide range of information to conduct a preliminary assessment of their business situation. These resources provide an overview of the key aspects of business succession, helping owners properly prepare for this delicate transition, whether it involves an internal transfer to family members or employees, or the sale of the company to third parties.