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Our Family Business team are dedicated to bringing your family business the tailored support and guidance it deserves. With a keen understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in family businesses, our team of experts is committed to aligning our advice with your family values and goals.

We offer comprehensive assistance throughout your family business journey, from establishment to growth and legacy preservation. Our focus on mitigating conflicts and promoting success, combined with our dedication to long-term sustainability, ensures that we are your trusted partner, ready to navigate the complexities of running a successful family business with you.

With our Family Business team, you can count on personalised, expert guidance that evolves with your family and business, supporting you at every step along the way.

We provide support at every step of your journey

Establish

Establish

We work with families to establish operational and governance structures which support the interests of family members, shareholders and employees. These are designed to be fit for purpose for your business and your family – considering regulatory compliance, asset protection and structures to enable the maximisation of your financial and non-financial objectives. 

Operate

Operate

As you respond to constantly changing market conditions, regulations and market entrants, your business evolves. When you pivot your strategy to adapt, develop new products and services, and leverage technology, we work with you to drive operational efficiencies to support the sustainable operations of your family business.

Grow

Grow

Whether you are targeting growth through acquisitions, organic growth, expansion into new markets or diversifying into new business ventures – we work with you, your board and your family to support your growth objectives. 

Preserve

Preserve

You and your family have worked hard to get to where you are today, and we can help you preserve this success while working on future goals. This may include establishing succession plans, family governance structures, estate planning, creating family foundations or private ancillary funds or next generation education. We can also assist in helping you determine the family's objectives for the future, whether that is looking to sell, IPO or transition to new ownership.

The evolution of your family business

As with your family, your business doesn’t stand still — it evolves. We have the expertise to assist you at each stage of growth, whether you are looking to expand, go international, strengthen your operations, or plan for an exit strategy. Our services are designed to help you navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of your family business so that you can achieve long-term success.

How we can help

When it comes to running a business, the toughest decisions can be around succession. As an owner-manager, you want to make the right choices, for your business – and your family. Starting early is critical for a smooth transition. By making decisions and developing transition timelines, you can avoid conflict and build the support and buy-in your successor will need.

KPMG Enterprise family business advisors can help you manage the sensitivities that come with succession and provide confidential advice on the implications of any decisions your family might make. When the time comes, we can also help your successor take on his or her new role.

Starting a family business is easy, relatively speaking; sustaining it beyond a couple of generations is the hardest part. It’s often said that the typical family business goes from rags to riches and back to rags in three generations. Better governance of a family business can help improve performance and satisfy the expectations of all family members. Establishing a governance framework that includes a family constitution and code of conduct for family members can help your family deal with changes in the business constructively. It requires your family to think through important scenarios before critical decisions have to be made and find agreement on important family and business goals.

Growth is an essential ingredient to continued business success. While most businesses can achieve growth organically, this can require considerable time and effort. In order to grow sustainably, entrepreneurial businesses must consider all of their market opportunities including seeking out complementary businesses for acquisition, potentially divesting non-core businesses, outsourcing functions to increase cost efficiencies and potentially expanding into the emerging markets.

The need for effective risk management and controls is crucial in an environment of increased scrutiny. It is important to minimise these risks in an entrepreneurial business, not only for the business itself, but also for the family, property holdings and capital. Implementing controls, securing new financing, efficient tax management and optimisation can all have a positive impact on the bottom line of your business.

Sometimes, an exit strategy rather than a succession plan is needed as there isn’t a next generation of family members who are ready, willing or able to continue the business. The sale of your business is often a once-in-a-lifetime transaction, with just one opportunity to get it right. There are many options when considering an exit for the family business – KPMG Enterprise family business advisors can work with you to examine the options available to you and assist with the transaction itself.

As a successful entrepreneur or owner-manager of a business, you recognise the importance of giving back to your community – whether through your time, wisdom, money or assets. But giving to others can also be an effective part of your tax and wealth management programme.

KPMG Enterprise family business advisors can work with you to maximise the impact of your philanthropic endeavours, both for the organisations and causes that you support and as part of your personal tax plans. We’ll help you find the best ways to structure your support so you can give generously while also being tax-efficient.

A holistic approach to grow and protect your legacy

Our approach is to take a holistic view of your needs and integrate all aspects that matter to you and your family members. With access to the breadth of experience across our New Zealand firm and global network, we can provide comprehensive support tailored to your unique circumstances. Our aim is to assist you in growing and protecting your legacy while ensuring the long-term success of your family business.

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