Best Practices
Knowledge sharing and learning
Associations often organize events, seminars, and workshops where members can share best practices and stay current with industry developments.
WhatjoiningAFBEactuallygivesyou.
Knowledge sharing, peer networking, advocacy, access to resources and a community that understands the realities of family ownership.
What we do
Joining the Association of Family Business Enterprises offers numerous advantages for family-owned enterprises.
Peer community
Networking
Interact with peers. Connect with other family business owners, fostering valuable relationships and collaborative possibilities.
Leadership & succession
Professional development
Training and workshops to enhance leadership capabilities and prepare successors for future roles.
Safe space
Support
Family businesses often face unique challenges related to family dynamics, succession planning, and legacy concerns. The association provides a community where members share experiences and receive understanding from those navigating similar complexities.
Local & international
Family Business Visits
Local and international family business visits: inside the factories, farms and boardrooms of member firms and their peers abroad.
Advisory access
Professional advisory services
Access to information materials and professional advisory services relevant to governance, succession and family business growth.
Influence policy
Advocacy and representation
Being part of an association gives family businesses a collective voice to help shape a favourable business environment.
Research & reports
Access to resources
Members receive research reports, whitepapers, and case studies relevant to family business dynamics for informed decision-making.
Successors
Next Generation programs
Programs designed for the successors, preparing the next generation to carry the family business forward with confidence.
Linkages & industry
Mentorship programs
Mentorship through linkages with similar associations and industry players, pairing experience with ambition across the community.
The effectiveness of these benefits may depend on the level of engagement and active participation of the members.