Opposition underlines SME issues with new shadow ministry roles for former business owner Luke Howarth
The federal opposition has a new-look shadow ministry and an updated focus on small business issues, through the introduction of former family business operator MP Luke Howarth to shadow treasury and finance roles.
From a family side-hustle to a $30 million business: Nutra Organics was selling wellness products “before it was cool”
Nutra Organics has become a household name in the wellness space, thanks to its ever-growing range of family friendly, locally made supplements and powders.
As Rupert Murdoch steps down, here are some family business succession tips from the SmartCompany archives
As the world tracks one of the highest-profile corporate successions in living memory, here are some tips for smaller Australian businesses contemplating their own family member handovers, drawn from the SmartCompany archives.
Why family businesses shouldn’t run like the one on Succession
The COS research revealed that 41% of males were more open to starting a family business compared to their female counterparts.
New stock: Aussie family-owned bone broth brand Gevity Rx to hit Woolworths shelves
Gevity Rx was founded in 2012 and the company is owned by husband and wife team Mark and Atlanta Fowler, who are self-proclaimed “ingredients geeks”.
Family-owned Garlo’s Pies comes to Victoria through Coles partnership
Victorian pie lovers can now enjoy Garlo's pies and sausage rolls in-store and online at 14 Coles stores across the state for the first time.
How ‘Manoush Man’ leveraged TikTok to revitalise his family’s Lebanese-pizza fusion restaurant
Tarraf Shalala says it was an obvious decision to turn to TikTok to grow the family business, and he emphasises the importance of knowing the audience of the social media platform you’re posting on.
Family-run Bevilles cashes out for $45 million as Michael Hill takes ownership of jewellery retailer
The Bevilles jewellery chain will fold into the Michael Hill retail group in a deal worth $45 million, the ASX-listed firm has announced, ending nearly 90 years and three generations of ownership by the Beville family.
Five things I’ve learned as a family business advisor
A family business advisor shares the unique challenges and opportunities such businesses face on a daily basis and her key learnings.
Succession planning can help younger generations seamlessly take over their family business. Here’s how
Succession planning is a way to help younger generations take control, often more gradually. These families set up, acquire and manage family businesses in parallel over a long period of time. This provides a training ground for younger generations.
Iconic Aussie pie brand Mrs Mac’s sold to mystery buyer
The family-owned pie brand has reportedly been sold to a mystery buyer, following months of financial pressure and tough times stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frankly Speaking: The opportunity of a lifetime
Have you ever had an opportunity present itself to you that you just can’t ignore?
