A recent study reveals that over 100,000 small companies in Switzerland risk closure in the next five years due to unresolved succession matters. Rolf Bressan, a 67-year-old owner of a family-run construction business, exemplifies this issue as he prepares to retire without finding a successor. With a significant number of businesses facing similar challenges, particularly those with fewer than 50 employees, experts warn of potential economic repercussions stemming from the aging workforce and shifting generational priorities.