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KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

It is estimated that 65% of UK industry is made up of family businesses. Less than a third of these are passed on to the next generation.

Twofour is making a pilot for BBC TWO about small family businesses. It will explore why so few children of business owners want to take over the reigns of the companies founded by their fathers and forefathers.

Family companies provide around 42% of all private sector jobs in the UK. They also provide £73 BILLION in taxes to the exchequer. Clearly the family business sector is of massive importance to the UK economy and more needs to be done to ensure the success of the next generation taking over these businesses.

However, a study just carried out by the BusinessLink found that the next generation often don’t want to take over the business because they feel they won’t be paid fairly, they want to be free of family influence and a fear they’ll lose their identity. When this is the case, businesses are either sold on to a third party or simply shut down at a massive cost to the UK’s economy.

We are keen to speak to business owners all over the UK who run all sorts of businesses: from butchers to builders, farmers to printers, corner shops to car dealerships. Their kids will be given another chance to look at the business. Are they sure they don’t want to take over the family firm? If you’re interested in finding out more, just call 020 7438 1835 or email family@twofour.co.uk



MY GREAT BIG ADVENTURE

Are you planning to set off on the adventure of a lifetime to set up a new business abroad?
Are you putting yourself at great financial risk with your grand plan?
Is your plan extraordinary, world-changing and on a grand scale?
Will it involve a massive lifestyle change for yourself and your whole family?
If so, please do get in touch on enq@twofour.co.uk


THINK YOU'RE SMARTER THAN A TEN YEAR OLD?

Noel Edmonds and Dick and Dom are back to host Sky One’s biggest and most exciting entertainment show and you could be part of it!

Auditioning for ‘Are You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old?’ couldn’t be easier.

Download an application form here, send it back to us as soon at the stated address and we will take it from there.

“Come and have a go if you think you’re smart enough!"

SEEKING HOTELS DESPERATE FOR A HELPING HAND...

The third series of The Hotel Inspector was broadcast on Five, attracting 2 million viewers in its prime time slot, the best rating original programme in their schedule. In each hour-long episode of The Hotel Inspector, we follow the Hotel Inspector as they help to improve the fortunes of one hotel. Last series we helped a range of hotels, from a hotel whose novice owners were in dire need of help having brought it to the brink of bankruptcy; to a prestigious hotel whose owner wanted help in attracting a new kind of clientele.

Following the success of the series, Twofour Broadcast have been commissioned to make a fourth series and are looking for new hotels that could do with some help from our trouble shooting hotel guru.

Guests

Have you recently stayed in a British hotel whose owners were more Basil Fawlty than Rocco Forte? If you’ve got somewhere in mind that you think could do with a visit, email us at hotelinspector@twofour.co.uk with the name and location of the hotel and your reasons for nominating it. We won’t mention your name if you don’t want us to.

Hoteliers

We’d like to hear from hoteliers who would be interested in this unique opportunity to get valuable, non-nonsense advice that will boost profit margins, a cash injection to help with changes, as well promoting their hotel to a nationwide audience of millions.

Are you trying to improve standards at your hotel? Are your staff are a nightmare and you don’t know how to lead them? Have you perfected the product but are struggling with marketing? Maybe you just can’t get that restaurant right? Or despite your best efforts, has it all gone terribly wrong and you’re on the brink of throwing in the towel?

“We found it the most enjoyable experience. I am very grateful to the whole programme, and what it has done for my Bed and Breakfast.”
Francis Shelly, Butley Priory (Series 3 hotelier)

“I took the advice given by the Hotel Inspector and in the end they managed to place us in Alastair Sawday's "Special Places to Stay". We are now reaping the rewards.”
Robert Gray, St Alfeges Greenwich (Series 3 hotelier)

Please download and complete our questionnaire so that we can get a better idea of your situation. You’re under no obligation; you can use it just to find out more.


CALLING ALL LEARNER DRIVERS AND PARENTS OF TEENS ABOUT TO TAKE TO THE ROADS....

Twofour Broadcast is looking for 17- 18 year olds who think they’ve got what it takes to pass their practical driving test to take part in a brand new television show.

If you're a sick and tired of being a taxi service to your offspring or a teen longing for your freedom and independence? We want to hear from you....

In return for your participation you will be in with a chance to win your very own wheels. Why not get in touch to find out more…

Email: learnerdrivers@twofour.co.uk or give the team a call on 0870 062 5090

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