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In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, David Harland from FINH answers the question, "How can we ensure a smooth transition of leadership in our family business?"
Family Business Association (FBA) is proud to be promoting Australian Family Businesses through a segment on 3AW and 5AA Australia Overnight with Tony McManus. On 28 April 2025, brothers Greg and Brett Miller joined Tony McManus to discuss their family business, Miller Dental Group and their philanthropic ventures throughout the country.
We spoke with Pam Bagworth, owner of Academic Group, to learn more about the family business. Since starting in 1986, Academic Group has helped over 100,000 students and worked with many schools to enable students to achieve academic success.
In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Jonathan Coles answers the question, "How can we accelerate our business growth?"
Philanthropy is a powerful way to align wealth with values, create impact, and involve the next generation. EWM Group helps individuals and families give with purpose offering tailored strategies, due diligence, and guidance on structures like PAFs or sub-funds to ensure charitable giving is meaningful, effective, and deeply rewarding.
In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Matthew Bartemucci from Hood Sweeney answers the question, "How do we create wealth outside of the family business, so the next generation doesn’t have to support us when we’re ready to exit the business?"
In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, conflict management advisor, Iain Spear answers the questions, "Can family conflict be resolved / managed?", "Do you think we will ever get back to normal – just be able to have dinner together successfully?"
As the Family Business Association, we are concerned about the impact of Division 296 and unrealised gains tax proposals. Alongside other industry groups, we’ve issued a joint statement urging policymakers to rule out these measures. We call for clarity to protect investment confidence and the future of family businesses.
Family businesses face rising costs, compliance pressures, and talent challenges. Nearly half report efficiency as a major concern. Pronto Software highlights key solutions: employee training, process automation, and measurable KPIs. With tools like Pronto’s ERP system, businesses can gain visibility, reduce manual work, and unlock growth through smarter, streamlined operations.
