Family Firms
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Ombudsman celebrates National Family Business Day
First 5000 | September 19, 2019The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is celebrating National Family Business Day on Thursday 19 September, encouraging people to shop local.
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Lessons from successful family businesses
Graeme Lofts | July 19, 2019A new book, Family Business Success Stories, describes the journeys of eight Australian families who have led their businesses through more than 100 years and a total of 39 generations.
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September 19 was National Family Business Day
First 5000 | September 19, 2018National Family Business Day, organised by Family Business Australia, celebrates the massive contribution which family businesses make to Australia. The FBA have used the day to announce new inductees to the FBA Family Business Hall of Fame and announce winners of the Family Business National Awards.
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Thinking of selling your family business?
Simon Bedard | August 10, 2018There have never been so many challenges facing family business owners or so many options for business owners to consider when planning to exit. It has therefore never been more important to plan for the long-term future of a family-owned business.
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14 questions before you retire from the family firm
David Harland | April 3, 2018Whether it’s because of underfunded retirement plans, lack of succession or sales options, or a sheer unwillingness to relinquish the reins, family business leaders are increasingly delaying the transition to retirement.
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Five ways to start SME succession planning
David Harland | March 31, 2018Every well-governed small business needs a robust succession plan says David Harland, Managing Director of FINH.
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How to manage conflict in family firms
David Harland | March 20, 2018Conflicts are part and parcel of any family business, driven by rivalries, ego and different priorities. David Harland, the Managing Director of FINH, offers some tips on avoiding and resolving conflicts in family firms.