Our Focus on the Mid-Market
Active Directions is dedicated to supporting private, family, and not-for-profits organisations to maximise their growth opportunities and navigate challenges such as cost pressures, management succession, and digital and technology change.
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Helping Australian Family Businesses Navigate Change & Unlock Growth.
Your business is more than numbers; it’s your family’s future. At Active Directions, we provide consulting solutions that respect your legacy, respond to your challenges, and create shared opportunities for sustainable success.
Our Approach.
- Respect – We listen first to understand your history, and family and business ambitions.
- Shared Opportunity – Growth is a journey we take together.
- Responsiveness – We will lead you at every step and build momentum for you to take forward.
The Challenges
You Face.
- Cost Pressures & Margin Squeeze – Inflation and supply chain volatility are impacting profitability.
- Talent & Skills Gap – Attracting and retaining skilled staff is harder than ever.
- Digital Transformation – Integrating technology without losing your culture can feel overwhelming.
- Succession & Sustainability – Planning for the next generation while maintaining stability is critical.
Articles for SMBs
Family Business & SME Priorities: What Matters Now
Why This Matters This article continues our series highlighting the importance and advocating for...
Digital & AI Enablement for SMBs
Don’t Get Scared, Just Get Going Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are under increasing pressure...
Understanding Supply Chain Challenges for SMBs: A Guide for Trusted Advisors
Challenges such as fluctuating demand, rising costs, and unpredictable supplier reliability put...
Advocating for Family Businesses & SMEs
At Active Directions, we’re proud to champion family, private and mid-market firms as they are the...
Get Me Out, Get Them In
How to Step Back with Clarity and Confidence Why This Transition Matters Stepping away from the...
Recent Case Studies
Getting Exit Ready by Getting Out: Management Succession
Industry: Commercial Services. Turnover: $50M+ Ownership: Founder-led, privately held. Project...
Strategy, Sales & Marketing Transformation - Construction
Case Study Overview The industry: The client operates in the commercial fit-out industry. Turnover:...
Ready to Secure Your Future?
Your business is more than numbers. It’s your family’s future. Let’s build the next chapter together.