PwC’s to-do list for business sellers

• Michael Bailey

The reputation of private equity managers among investors may have been impacted in the wake of surprise writedowns at PE-vended Dick Smith and Spotless Group, but business owners preparing to exit should still "bring them into the conversation", says a transactions partner at PwC's Private Clients.

When your business partner stops being your life partner

• Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Michael Bailey

Running a business with your spouse can be fraught at the best of times. Maintaining it through a divorce is the ultimate test.

How to get the ATO to back your property development

• Michael Bailey

As the property boom falters, family offices dabbling in development can expect to talk to the Australian Tax Office almost as much as their financiers, says PwC tax partner and adviser to family businesses for 27 years, Kel Fitzalan.

Money not only measure of family business success: PwC's David Smorgon

• David Smorgon

Does the traditional definition of what defines rich, money, actually resonate with today's definition of a richer life? David Smorgon ponders.