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Family businesses: engine of the Dutch economy
14 May 2020 – Family businesses are the engine of the Dutch economy. Research of the CBS reveals that families are in charge at more than 70% of the companies. Also outside the Netherlands families occupy an important place. There are beautifull stories to tell about family businesses. For example about the formation of the sport brands Adidas and Puma or the Dutch beer brewer Heineken.