Privately held business

  • Home
  • Industries/Segments
  • Privately held business
  • From start-up to succession—understanding the needs of your business.

    Whether you’re just starting up, or getting ready to sell, as an owner of a family enterprise or privately held business you’re confronted with a wide range of challenges unique to you. Understanding the life cycle of your business is vital—adapting to these changing stages of development can mean the difference between moderate success and glowing prosperity. That’s where we come in.


    At Grant Thornton, our trusted advisers put their experience and understanding of privately held businesses to work for you. From identifying what stage your business is at, to taking it to the heights you want it to go—we can help.


    Looking for strategies to help you manage through the good times and the bad?

    The challenging economic conditions in 2009 put many businesses under stress. Privately held businesses in particular felt the pinch. And while some continue to do so, many others have weathered the storm and are looking to embrace the opportunities to be had in the new business landscape. Regardless of whether you continue to face challenges—or you're ready to welcome new possibilities—visit the Resources page designed specifically for privately held businesses to see the wealth of publications available to help.


    Where is your business today? Where do you want to take it, tomorrow?

    International business report (IBR)