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Family Businesses and SMEs

Family owned businesses in Australia are a major contributor to the economy, representing more than three-quarters of all operating businesses and providing the largest source of employment to the nation.

Cutting across a broad range of industry sectors, family businesses span all facets of commerce and trade; production, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, retail, service, information, management, education, entertainment and administration. The challenges of operating a family owned business are extensive, but there are almost unlimited opportunities for growth.

Across the national team, Bentleys’ professional staff collectively have been working with, and in, family owned businesses for decades. We have been at the forefront of change and development in many sectors and understand what it takes to achieve excellence in your own business.

Our experience spans the broad spectrum of industries and sectors and we have knowledge and expertise in the industries and the business environments in which you operate.

Our advisors provide you with more than just accounting and taxation services. We take the time to understand your business, and develop appreciation for the often complicated, and sometimes sensitive, issues which you address in the day to day running of your business.

Our key objective is to assist you with growth and profitability to achieve your business goals. We recognise the significance of protecting your business and offer business consulting services that can prevent or minimise conflict between family members and the business, ensuring that family objectives are reflected in the conduct of the business.

Our consulting is backed up by our comprehensive range of services including all aspects of corporate accounting and taxation, business advisory, asset protection, business succession and estate planning, superannuation, valuation, business diagnostics, as well as dispute resolution.

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