The Business of Family

BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF FAMILY BUSINESSES NEW AND OLD TO EXAMINE THE HOW, WHAT, AND WHY OF SUCCESS

THE FAMILY BUSINESSES USING BRAND EXTENSIONS TO GROW

A brand extension is a powerful way to grow and develop an organisation. We discover three family companies using the strategy to bolster their businesses for the coming generations.

IS EXIT THE STRATEGY FOR YOUR FAMILY BUSINESS?

What are some of the factors that make selling the family business the best course of action? And what do you need to think about when considering it?

HOW INSTAGRAM IS HELPING FAMILY BUSINESSES AMIDST THE BUSHFIRES

Instagram is proving to be a valuable tool in helping family businesses impacted by the devastating bushfires; with initiatives EmptyEsky and Buy From the Bush encouraging Australians to spend their money where it’s needed the most.

60 SECONDS WITH ANGUS KENNARD, CEO OF KENNARDS HIRE

Built on strong family values, Kennards Hire is now the largest family-owned supplier of hire-equipment. We speak to CEO Angus Kennard about the importance of instilling these values and defining your brand.

FAMILY BUSINESSES EMBRACING SEASONAL DIVERSIFICATION AS A GROWTH STRATEGY

We shine the light on three family businesses who have embraced creative ways to secure new revenue streams, provide activity during the off season, and still stay true to their brand values and ethos.

FAMILY BUSINESS CREATING CHANGE THROUGH DEEP PURPOSE

It’s not enough to support a ‘cause’ and wait for them to do good on your behalf. Family businesses creating change are being built on a deep purpose – and it’s not about purpose or profit, it’s about purpose and profit.

60 SECONDS WITH JUSTIN LINNEY, CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF LINNEYS JEWELLERY

Linneys is a family owned manufacturing jeweller established in 1972. We speak to the second generation, Creative Director Justin Linney, about the advantages of being a family business, plus the challenging and rewarding moments along the way.

60 SECONDS WITH DANNY LENZARINI, OWNER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GOLDEN RAVIOLI

Golden Ravioli is family owned and crafts high-quality products with passion and tradition. We speak to Danny about the advantage of family business and the importance of authenticity and storytelling.

THE FAMILY ADVANTAGE

Research has shown that family businesses outperform non-family businesses. Here we explore what it is that makes family businesses special.

60 SECONDS WITH VITTORIA WYNNE, FOUNDER OF SOCIETY PIZZERIA

Co-founder of ‘Sydney’s best pizza’ talks about the most challenging and rewarding things about working in a family business and what legacy she wants to leave behind.