Every pain avoided but in certain circumstances and owing to the claims of duty or the obligations of business it will frequently occur that pleasures have to be repudiated and annoyances accepted selection he rejects pleasures to secure.
Bella Vista, NSW 2153, Sydney, Australia.
A private, obligation-free conversation to understand your goals, your timeframe and the story of your business, and to explain how our process works.
We review financials, assets and operations to prepare a realistic market appraisal, supported by a confidential information memorandum for qualified buyers.
Once you are ready to proceed, we formalise the engagement with a clear agency agreement setting out fees, marketing approach and confidentiality terms.
Your business is presented to a qualified network of buyers, with all enquiries screened and confidentiality agreements signed before financial details are shared.
We manage offers and negotiations on your behalf, working to secure favourable price and terms while keeping you fully informed at every step.
We coordinate with your solicitor and accountant through due diligence, contract exchange and settlement, so the transaction closes smoothly and on schedule.
Timeframes above are indicative and will vary depending on business complexity, buyer finance arrangements and lease or franchisor approval requirements.
We believe fees should be simple to understand and fair for the size of business being sold. Every engagement begins with a written agreement that sets out exactly what you will pay and when.
Fee Basis: Complimentary, no obligation.
Fee Basis: Fixed fee, agreed upfront.
Fee Basis: Commission on completed sale price, agreed in writing prior to engagement.
Fee Basis: Fee structure tailored to the search and acquisition scope.
Fee Basis: Disclosed and agreed in advance, never deducted without prior approval.
Exact fees are always confirmed in your engagement letter and depend on the size, industry and complexity of the transaction. We are happy to discuss indicative figures during your confidential introductory call, at no cost and with no obligation to proceed.
One of the most common questions we are asked is simply: what is my business worth? There is rarely a single number, but a defensible range, arrived at through a combination of recognised valuation approaches.
Compares your business against recent, similar sales in the same industry and region, adjusted for size and performance differences.
Businesses in sectors with active, observable sale activity, such as retail, hospitality and trades.
Applies an industry-appropriate multiple to a normalised measure of earnings, typically adjusted net profit before owner remuneration.
Established, profitable businesses with a track record of consistent earnings.
Values the business based on the fair market value of its tangible and identifiable intangible assets, less liabilities.
Asset-heavy businesses, or those with limited trading history or inconsistent profitability.
