“National Family Business Day celebrates and recognises the contribution family businesses make to Australian business and culture.”
FBA invited businesses around the country to host a special morning tea online/virtually or in the workplace today (Friday 18 September 2020).
“National Family Business Day is a bit different this year, but it’s important to celebrate and rally around family businesses as they innovate and support their communities.”
Mr Griffith said the high rate of Australian business ownership among family businesses meant economic activity within the sector had a greater impact on the Australian economy. He urges consumers to look for companies displaying the A family owned Australian business emblem, which adorns some of Australia’s best-known brands including Carman’s Kitchen, Haigh’s Chocolates, Kennard’s Hire, Haymes Paint and so many more.
“By looking for the A family owned Australian business emblem on products, shop fronts and other signage, you are keeping the wealth within the country and jobs within our local communities.”
Key Australian family business sector facts:
- Family businesses account for approximately 70 per cent of all businesses in Australia – estimated at half a million businesses
- Approximately 50 per cent of the Australian workforce is employed in family businesses
- Australian family business sector is worth approximately $4.3 trillion
- The average family business has a turnover of $12 million, and employs 37 people
- The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer found family businesses are more trusted than business in general: 75% trust Family Businesses in Australia vs 52% trust in general businesses
