The Business of People: Building Capability and Leading Performance was the theme of the state conference held Friday May 19^th. The conference programme covered the specialties of working in a family business and with family members. It was a content rich programme and feedback received from those that attended can be found on the SA Family Business Australia Facebook site here: The short vignettes really capture the takeaway value that delegates received listen here : https://www.facebook.com/fambizsa/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

 I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the SA Committee who worked diligently to bring this thought provoking and informative conference together  with special mention to Lowen Partridge, Mary Mercuri, Zoe Detmold, Debbie Reed, Sarah Leo, Graham Andrewartha, Jill Thomas.

Welcome to New Members
Ryan Lim – Magnetic Alliance

Michael Cap – Magnetic Alliance

Paul Rossiter – Rossiters Pty Ltd

SA Mushroom – Nat Femia

This month I had a meeting with the Department of State Development (DSD)& Department of Treasury & Finance  to discuss ways that small to medium business can reduce red tape & regulatory burden. DSD is committed to creating an environment here in South Australia in which family business can operate competitively in the global economy.

If you would like further information please contact  Rhonda Vincent – Principal Engagement Officer, Small Business DSD on  0435 960 832 or Rhonda.vincent@sa.gov.au or www.treasury.sa.gov.au/public-sector-operations/simpler-regulation-unit

Upcoming events
Adviser Connect Breakfast – Tuesday June 6

Lastly – if you have news to share we would love to hear if your family business has achieved something special , please email fbasa@fambiz.org.au

Yvonne McClaren
SA NT State Manager
Family Business Australia