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We spoke with Tom Rooney, CEO of Waterfind, who shared insights into his family business, which evolved from real estate and valuations into a national water management enterprise.

Catherine and Grace explore the key challenges and opportunities for family businesses in 2026, from balancing family dynamics with business performance to planning for succession. Catherine also shares how many family businesses are embracing fresh thinking and innovation from younger generations.

We spoke with the team at Ask Marketing, who shared how founders Ali and Stephanie King started the business and how the flexibility of their work has enabled them to continue operating at an executive level.

We spoke with the team at Porthaul about how they shifted direction to launch their transport business, and how the next generations have stepped into leadership roles.

Cultural differences shape how succession is discussed within families, but the core issues that need to be addressed are often the same. EWM Group explores how families approach these conversations, showing that while the language may differ, the underlying issues remain much the same.

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, Lisa Christo from NDA Law answers the question, "We’re a family-owned business planning to bring in outside investors, but we’re concerned about protecting our confidential information and maintaining control. How can a commercial lawyer assist us with this?"

We spoke with Hayley Alexander from Alexander Group, who shared with us some history on the business and her story entering the company.

In this article, we explore four key areas of effective succession planning for family businesses: starting early, communicating openly, documenting the process and preparing the next generation.

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, Dr Catherine Bowen from Generation to Generation: The People Factor answers the question, "Is there any hope for this family 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, Adrian Nisbet from The End Game answers the question, "Every founder asks it at some point: How do I find time to focus on strategy?"