Family Business Advisory & Succession Planning | Upland Consulting

Family Business

We’re partners in preserving your family business legacy and growing it sustainably.

Our signature mantra, Head, Heart & Bottom Line™, means we engage your head for smart strategy, your heart for meaningful stewardship, and your bottom line for ongoing value. Our founder, Iain Massey, is accredited by Family Business Australia to advise family business stakeholders.

Family Business Experts

Iain is among the few accredited advisors with Family Business Australia certification. We believe in the power of the “hard stuff”— the emotional, relational, and strategic layers of family enterprise. We can help protect what matters most: your legacy, your family, and your community.

Here to listen and guide you.

Whether you’re starting out, growing through change, or facing the complexity of succession, Upland Consulting is here to guide you. We work with family businesses across regional and rural Australia, helping you make decisions that balance smart strategy, family dynamics, and long-term value.

A word from Iain

I came to this work after realising just how many businesses in our region are family- owned. And how different they are.

Family businesses have unique dynamics, and unique strengths. They can think in generations, not just quarters. That gives them the chance to build something truly lasting. But the tricky part is often the handover when one generation steps back, and another steps up.

That’s why I became an accredited advisor with Family Business Australia (FBA), the national peak body for this important sector. In the space where values, legacy, and financial realities intersect, the role of an experienced advisor is to bring clarity, structure, and a unifying path forward.

If you’re part of a family business, I strongly encourage you to join FBA. You’ll find support, like-minded people, education, and a directory of accredited advisors in all fields.

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