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Navigating Family Business

Workshops for a Solid Foundation

In partnership with Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business, Family Business Association is offering three workshops in South Australia to help family business owners build fundamental knowledge and capability. 

Specifically tailored to the unique needs of family businesses, these workshops focus on core family business fundamentals, providing you with practical knowledge that’s critical to improve business processes and drive sustainable growth for generations, no matter your stage in business.

Available in South Australia, workshops will run for 3 hours and are available both in-person in Adelaide and online, costing $55 per person.

The following workshops will be offered throughout May to October 2024: 

  • Succession in Family Business 

  • Governance in Family Business 

  • Legal Considerations in Family Business ..

*Please note that these workshops are for family business owners in South Australia only.


Succession in Family Business 

Succession is one of the greatest challenges associated with running a family business. Transitioning leadership is a complex strategic process, and early planning is key. Now is the time to start having the conversation. This workshop delves into what is involved in succession planning, why it is vital and the key elements involved. You’ll leave with an understanding of where you are on your succession journey and a plan for next steps.  

Presented by Hood Sweeney

  • This workshop will enable participants to:  

    • Understand what Succession involves for families in business.   

    • Why Succession Planning is vital for any size family business.  

    • Succession Planning is an essential focus for the family, the business they operate and for owners. 

    • Understand the elements to Succession in family business.  

    • Be able to assess where they are on their Succession journey and plan further steps. 


Governance in Family Business 

Governance is the structure, systems and processes that ensure a business’ overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability. Having formal governance structures assists open communication, reduces internal conflicts, nurtures the next generation, and develops a shared family vision. This workshop will help you understand key elements of governance, identify your gaps and plan next steps towards sound governance in your family business.

Presented by Andreyev Lawyers

  • This workshop will enable participants to:  

    • Understand what Governance involves for families in business.   

    • Why Governance is vital for any size family business.  

    • Governance is an essential focus for the family, the business they operate and for owners. 

    • Understand the elements that make up sound governance in family business.  

    • Be able to assess where they are on their governance journey and plan further steps to take towards sound governance.


Legal Considerations in Family Business 

As a member of a family business with an impact on direction and strategy, it is important you meet your legal responsibilities - as you may be as liable as any director on the board. This workshop will help you understand the distinct legal responsibilities of running a family business, and key areas of personal and commercial risk. Identify the gaps in your current legal knowledge and leave armed with the next steps to ensure compliance in your family business.

Presented by Andreyev Lawyers

  • This workshop will enable participants to: 

    • Understand what how the legal framework intercepts with governance. 

    • Why owning and running a family business are distinct and attract different legal responsibilities. 

    • Why every family member in and out of the business needs to understand the impact of legal responsibilities and governance. 

    • An introduction to the key areas of personal and commercial risks in a legal context. 

    • Be able to identify gaps in their current legal governance knowledge to assess further skills and steps needed to be taken to ensure compliance and understanding of obligations.



An initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.