Why a Family Business Needs Good Governance

Advivo Managing Partner, Leon Stephan, explains why all family businesses need good governance to thrive. It is common knowledge family business is the engine room of Australia, representing approximately 70% of all Australian businesses and employing approximately 50% of the workforce. One of the strengths of many small/family businesses is being nimble/agile and able to…

Timing Considerations for Your Succession Plan

Advivo Managing Partner, Leon Stephan, outlines the considerations you must make when it comes to the timing of your succession plan. Most small business owners make more (after allowance for their normal commercial wages for time spent working in the business) out of the sale of their business rather than operating the business. So, it…

What if My Kids Don’t Want to Continue My Family Business?

Advivo Partner, Dale Edwards, explains how to navigate when your children aren’t interested in being part of your business’s succession plan.   For many entrepreneurs, the dream isn’t just about building a successful business; it’s about creating a lasting legacy that can be passed down through generations. However, what happens when the next generation doesn’t…

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The Key to a Successful Family Business

Advivo Partner, Chris Morris, outlines what goes into creating a successful family business.   First Published: August, 2019 Updated: September, 2023   I worked in the family business for nearly 13 years, and during that time I worked with my father, my mother, my brother, my grandfather, my stepsister, my stepmother and my cousin, whom…

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Do I Need an SMSF Accountant?

Advivo explores the benefits of seeking help from an SMSF Accountant There are many reasons for starting up a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) and one of the main reasons is that it gives the trustee greater control and flexibility to invest in certain assets. But if you’re unfamiliar with SMSFs or in the process of…