Hi Lauren,
I have a business with my two sons in Australia and we joined Family Business Australia 2 years ago. At the beginning of our business, we encountered a lot of difficulties, due to the lack of professional advices. That's why we decided to joined FBA. This not-for-profit, member-based organization was very helpful for us. It gave us access to events, mentor possibilities and advisers on strategy. Also, by sharing an experience through other FBA members, we avoid many mistakes in leading our family business. That's why I strongly encourage any family involved in a family business to join FBA. If anybody is interested, you can check their websites at
http://www.fambiz.org.au/