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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, 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.
We spoke with Helen Kay from Rise Legal to learn more about her family business with husband, Oliver Kay - a commercial law firm specialising in business sales, franchising, and business protection.
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, Shelley and Müge answer questions around family disputes and transitioning leadership.
A powerful new partnership between business growth organisation Icehouse and Family Business Association aims to strengthen collaboration, networks and training for New Zealand’s family-owned businesses.
