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Keeping it in the family

The most powerful business group in Australia isn’t the major internationals or big corporates. It’s not the ASX listed companies that works for shareholders, it’s those that have put their own dollars, assets, blood, sweat and tears into their businesses. The true engine of the Australian economy is the family business.

Family Business Australia (FBA) is the group that represents, supports, and networks the businesses that employ such a large proportion of the Australian population. It is an organisation that provides the leadership and education to businesses that have a very different makeup to that of a non-family business. There are different challenges and advantages that a family business experiences with topics like secession planning and governance high on the agenda.

Jeff Ash is the WA State Chairman and National Board member of Family Business Australia and a family business owner himself. Jeff shares some wonderful insights into the world of family businesses and what drives, motivates and keeps them focussed. Jeff is a sought-out commentator on business and can give a very accurate view and maybe one that is more measured on the real issues faced by businesses.

Education and Connection is what Jeff talks about as being the major drawcard for any family business to be involved with FBA. With the country pushing itself out of this pandemic, the government looking to wind back the economic stimulus and getting back on track we need some very strong leadership. You will be hearing a lot more from Jeff and FBA in the media as we fight our way out of 2020.