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We spoke with the family behind Fore Design + Flex Planning (previously known as Beyond Ink). Fore Design is a multi-disciplinary residential and commercial design practice delivering end-to-end solutions for projects spanning a diverse range of sectors, scales and applications. Flex Planning provides specialised, independent planning support toward achieving council approvals for all project sizes and types across South Australia.

We spoke with Wren Spence from Motor Brand Design, a second-generation family business with over 25 years in the creative industry known for our “Refreshingly Upfront” approach to building unstoppable brands, to learn more about the family business.

We spoke with Aimee McLean, CEO, Kate McLean Homecare, to learn more about the family business. Founded in 2002 by Aimee's mother-in-law, Kate, provides in-home care for elderly, convalescing, palliative and post-operative clients throughout Auckland.

We spoke with Sally, Peter and Divinia Eather from Eather Group to learn more about their family business - a transport and earthmoving company based in Western Sydney that has become recognised for providing sustainable solutions to traditional construction issues

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, David Harland from FINH answers the question, "How can we ensure a smooth transition of leadership in our family business?"

We spoke with Pam Bagworth, owner of Academic Group, to learn more about the family business. Since starting in 1986, Academic Group has helped over 100,000 students and worked with many schools to enable students to achieve academic success.

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, Jonathan Coles answers the question, "How can we accelerate our business growth?"

Philanthropy is a powerful way to align wealth with values, create impact, and involve the next generation. EWM Group helps individuals and families give with purpose offering tailored strategies, due diligence, and guidance on structures like PAFs or sub-funds to ensure charitable giving is meaningful, effective, and deeply rewarding.

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, Matthew Bartemucci from Hood Sweeney answers the question, "How do we create wealth outside of the family business, so the next generation doesn’t have to support us when we’re ready to exit the business?"

Hear from KPMG, on their insights into the Sages family business story a tale of growth, transition, and the challenges of managing legacy, governance, and innovation across generations. Learn how KPMG supports family businesses in navigating change and securing their future through tailored advice and strategic planning.