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Family businesses are integral to the economic and social fabric of New Zealand, representing a staggering 75 per cent of all businesses, contributing approximately 65 per cent to GDP, and employing around 75 per cent of the workforce. Notably, the agriculture sector, which is pivotal to the nation's economy, is predominantly made up of family-owned businesses.
Family businesses face distinctive challenges and opportunities, requiring tailored expertise to grow and thrive.
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Charlotte Bowan, General Manager of Heartland Potato Chips, a second-generation family business based in Canterbury, is an FBA member and long-time 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 client. She says the partnership brings together two organisations aligned in their values and purpose to support family business growth and longevity across New Zealand.
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Echoing Sayer, National Managing Partner for 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Private Enterprise, Jon Holmes, shared their commitment to supporting family businesses. "New Zealand family businesses are integral to our economy and culture, and they have a significant impact on every part of our economy. With dedicated support and expertise from both 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 and FBA, we will make possible happen for more family businesses and accelerate our 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 purpose to Fuel New Zealand鈥檚 Prosperity.鈥�
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