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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, Kirstin Stewart answers "What is a family office?"

The Jackson Russell team provide a summary of the relevant parts of New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the key takeaways from the Court’s decision in this landmark conviction and sentence of former CEO.

The Search Engineers is a second-generation digital marketing agency based in the southeast of Queensland. Since the late 90s, husband and wife Team Sue and Herb, have worked in digital marketing and have a deep, rich experience working with the internet. Caroline, a Nielsen Norman certified UX Specialist in her own right, has now joined the team to expand their expertise and continue the Family legacy. 

Brad Scott, Founder and Managing Director of Australia’s first independent Multi-Family Office, EWM Group, discusses the risks involved in not preparing the next generation for the roles and responsibilities that lie ahead in a family business, and the recommended steps to take.

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, Shaun Madders answers “How much is my business worth?” “How do I sell it?”, “Who will buy it – family or someone else?”, and finally, “How much tax will I pay?”.

Winkle Group began with humble beginnings in father Des’s home garage in Morphett Vale. Des, an exceptional joiner, partnered with his friend John to start a business specialising in commercial joinery and small retail fit-outs. As demand increased, they quickly outgrew the garage and moved into a warehouse to expand.

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, Carolyn Baker answers "How can I pay less tax?"

We spoke with Shari Westlake from Cosmostyle to learn more about their family business specialising in custom made Curtains, Blinds, Shutters and Awnings.

This International Women's Day, we are proud to celebrate the incredible women in family businesses. In this special Q&A article, we bring you the voices of nine extraordinary women in family business from various industries across Australia and New Zealand. They share their experiences, offer advice, and provide insights on how we can empower the next generation of female leaders. Their responses are powerful, offering great advice whether you are an aspiring family business leader, a woman in family business looking for some guidance, or simply interested in learning from their experiences.

Listen to FBA CEO, Catherine Sayer discussing the 2025 Family Business Barometer Survey on the Business Essentials Daily podcast, as well as sharing FBA's advocacy activities to support the family business sector.