International Business Report 2009

The Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) is an annual survey of the views of senior executives in privately held businesses (PHBs) all over the world. Launched in 1992 in nine European countries the report now surveys over 7,200 PHBs in 36 economies providing insights on the economic and commercial issues affecting a sector often described as the 'engine' of the world's economy.

This site contains all IBR related materials, including latest press releases, reports and podcasts. It also allows users to complete the survey and benchmark their results against all other respondents by territory, industry type and size of business.

Business planning

This report examines the strategies that PHBs can use to make ‘big decisions’ to help survive the economic downturn in the longer term with the aid of good business planning.

Latest IBR news

22/05/2009
Privately held businesses globally still willing to introduce 'green' practices
01/04/2009
Economic turbulence dictates business planning cycles amongst privately held businesses
1/04/2009
Privately held businesses still believe product innovation boosts profitability
11/03/2009
Merger and acquisition plans remain resilient for privately held businesses around the world
05/03/2009
Women still hold less than a quarter of senior management positions in privately held businesses

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