Cautious optimism of family businesses revealed by PwC survey

A NARROW majority of family business owners think the UK business environment will get better over the next five years, according to a PwC survey of its Midlands Private Business Forum members.

Fifty four per cent showed cautious optimism about the economy, but more than 40% expected no change.

However, most were bullish about prospects for their own business, with 79% reporting that they were in better shape than before the start of the economic downturn.

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