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DAILY BALANCING ACT
Controlling the family business
WHEN a business has been built by successive generations, it makes sense that the family would want to maintain a hold on the business.
GOOD GOVERNANCE
Effective boards are built on commitment
WHILE getting the basics of good governance right, such as implementing smooth processes and clearly identifying each person’s roles and responsibilities, are factors that can make or break a board, the development of a truly effective board is founded on a myriad of important elements that go far beyond the basics.
HALL OF FAME WINNERS
Leadership for future generations
By Hardeep Girn
Managing Director, Know My Life
I RECENTLY met family members of two well-known and very successful Australian businesses, the Canberra Airport Group and Servcorp.
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FAMILY BUSINESS SURVEY
FBs are optimistic and open to disruption
THE results of the KPMG and Family Business Australia 2015 Family Business Survey have been released.
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HOME OF THE $76,000 MATTRESS
How culture shaped Beard dynasty
AH Beard is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of quality mattresses and bedding. As a 5th generation family-owned Australian business, A.H. Beard has built a reputation as the innovators in sleep products.
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COMMUNICATION KEY TO FB SUCCESS
Cliffs glitter in the community
By Di Bartok
THE key to working with the family in business is communication - and not treading on each other’s toes.
DEFACTO OR MARRIAGE?
Do you know the difference?
By Chelsea Winter
Solicitor Watts McCray
WE have previously discussed the important business considerations that are necessary and essential when first commencing a business and the importance of pre-planning should events such as the death of the business owner occur.
