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EWM Group has signed a new, three year sponsorship agreement with Family Business Australia (FBA), the peak industry body representing this key business sector.
EWM Group joined FBA as a National Gold Sponsor in July 2017 and this re-commitment for an additional 3 years is testament to a strong brand alignment between EWM Group and FBA, and the value EWM Group offers to both family business members and Accredited Advisers.
Greg Griffith, CEO of FBA... Read more
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It is safe to say the majority of us can relate to working in an unproductive team. One that met regularly but didn’t achieve anything. One that had no alignment of purpose, vision and values.
Unfortunately, we can probably all relate to one where we didn’t feel ‘safe’. Where we couldn’t be authentic and true without the fear of negative consequences. Where we were punished for our mistakes, rather than being... Read more
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What do you do if you have made a payment, or received a payment, by mistake?
Will you always be able to retrieve the payment, or are there some circumstances where the party who has received the mistaken payment can refuse to pay it back?
This article will discuss your rights if you make a payment by mistake, or you receive a mistaken payment.
What is a ‘mistaken’ payment?
Before we consider these issues,... Read more
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Name: Suzy Munt
Role: Senior Manager, Tax and Advisory
Company: BDO
I help clients solve problems and grow their business to help them succeed into the future. This may be through things like succession planning, family charters, business and strategic planning or business tools like financial modelling or reporting tools to help clients work on their business rather than in it.
How long have you been working with family businesses?
I have been working with family businesses since... Read more
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Name: Lara-Jane Mitchell
Company: Brisbane Bus Lines
Industry: Passenger Transport
What generation is your family business?
3rd Generation
What is your role in the family business?
Managing Director
What/ who is a major influence for you in the family business?
My father and other long serving team with years of industry knowledge.
What keeps you up at night?
Safety
What’s the key benefit of your FBA membership?
The forum group. Having the ability to discuss ideas and problems with other family business members is priceless. ... Read more
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The first of a new era was launched on Friday 1 June, with the FBA QLD Insights Luncheon. An opportunity for the family business community to come together to network and understand the importance of building relationships.
Over 150 members and their connections attended the event at the Queensland Cricketers’ Club for what has been said to be one of the best FBA event in years. Read my take on the event... Read more
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THE CHALLENGE
This privately-owned business was sitting on a ticking time bomb and didn’t realise it. At any moment, a business with over 40 years of entrepreneurship and old-fashioned hard work could potentially face a major emotional and financial disruption to their operation.
While their business had grown significantly, a lack of guidance and advice meant the companies insurance program had been left behind. The years of “rolling cover” left policies... Read more
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FBA was created for members just like you. So it was wonderful to hear both local and interstate members share their stories at the annual Family Business Insights event recently.
These businesses shared their rollercoaster stories of wins and failures, which we are now able to learn lessons from and use to strengthen our own businesses in the future.
The September National Conference in Alice Springs will be another opportunity to hear... Read more
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Firstly it was great to see so many of you at our Family Business Insights last week, it was a great day, thank you to each of our speakers including:
Julie-Anne Black, Be Brilliant Now
James Parnwell, TheOnlineCo
The Hon Craig Laundy
Norman Windell and Robert Mundy from Actron Air
Chad Gates, Pronto Software
Roger Vertannes, Leadership Counts
Luke Harris, Harris Farm Markets
Lynne Schinella, Lynne Schinella Consulting
And of course our MC for the day, Philip Pryor, Morphthink... Read more
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Name: Anna Cesarano
Company: Doltone House
Industry: Hospitality
What generation is your family business?
2nd.
What is your role in the family business?
CEO
What/ who is a major influence for you in the family business?
Continuing my late father’s legacy. He passed away in 2008. He was inspirational in shaping my values and work ethic. He has been the driver and motivation for our growth.
What keeps you up at night?
I often think about the ‘what ifs'. I am often thinking... Read more
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