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How to Choose the Best Business Broker in Sydney
Search “best business broker Sydney” and you’ll find dozens of lists, most written by the brokers ranking themselves first. That’s not useful. What actually helps is knowing what separates a genuinely strong broker from an average one. This guide breaks down the real criteria worth checking, before you sign with anyone. Why “Best” Depends on More Than a Google Ranking A broker’s SEO ranking tells you how well their website is optimised. It doesn’t tellRead More
How to Choose the Best Business Broker in Brisbane
Search “best business broker Brisbane” and you’ll find dozens of lists, most written by the brokers ranking themselves first. That’s not useful. What actually helps is knowing what separates a genuinely strong broker from an average one. This guide breaks down the real criteria worth checking, before you sign with anyone. Why “Best” Depends on More Than a Google Ranking A broker’s SEO ranking tells you how well their website is optimised. It doesn’t tellRead More
Business Broker Fees: What You’ll Actually Pay, and Why
Selling a business involves two separate costs. A marketing fee, paid upfront, and a commission, paid on settlement. Understanding why both exist, what each one covers and the value each provides makes the whole process far less confusing. This guide breaks down exactly what you’ll pay, what that payment covers, and why the structure works the way it does. Two Fees, Two Different Jobs A marketing fee and a commission aren’t the same cost splitRead More
How to Sell a Business Confidentially
Word travels fast in small industries. One careless conversation, one loose email, and your staff, your suppliers, or your biggest client could hear you’re selling before you’ve told anyone. That single leak can undo months of planning. Staff leave. Clients get nervous. Competitors circle. This guide walks through exactly how to sell a business confidentially, without the panic, the resignations, or the collapsed deal. Why Confidentiality Actually Matters Here A business sale isn’t like sellingRead More
How to Choose the Best Business Broker on the Gold Coast
Search “best business broker Gold Coast” and you’ll find dozens of lists, most written by the brokers ranking themselves first. That’s not useful. What actually helps is knowing what separates a genuinely strong broker from an average one. This guide breaks down the real criteria worth checking, before you sign with anyone. Why “Best” Depends on More Than a Google Ranking A broker’s SEO ranking tells you how well their website is optimised. It doesn’tRead More
Transfer Duty Calculator: Business Sale
When you buy a business, transfer duty may apply to some or all of the assets included in the sale. The rules are different in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. The state where the business operates, the assets being purchased and the way the transaction is structured can all affect the amount of duty payable. When does Transfer Duty apply? (Swipe left when viewing from mobile device) Asset Type Queensland New South Wales VictoriaRead More
Business Valuation Calculator | Gold Coast Business Brokers
Business Valuation Calculator: Estimate What Your Business Is Worth Wondering what your business is actually worth? This free business valuation calculator gives you a fast, indicative estimate using two different methods side by side. Most online calculators use one formula and stop there. This one doesn’t. It compares the multiplier method against the asset method, then checks both against a realistic return on investment. That’s the same cross-check an experienced buyer runs before making anRead More
What Is the Best Way to Sell a Business?
There isn’t one single best way to sell a business. That’s the honest answer, and anyone who tells you otherwise is probably trying to sell you something. The right method depends on your business size, your industry, how much time you have, and how much of the process you want to run yourself. This guide walks through every realistic path a business owner can take, with the genuine pros and cons of each, and comparesRead More
How to Transfer a Company Name When Selling a Business
This trips up more sellers than any other part of the sale. A company name is the legal identity registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, or ASIC, when you incorporated (usually a “Pty Ltd”). If you’re selling or buying shares in the company itself, the company name doesn’t move anywhere. The company keeps existing; only its ownership changes hands. Nothing needs lodging with ASIC beyond updating shareholder and director details. When selling or buying aRead More
Transfer Business Name – What to do as Buyer
Upon settlement, the Seller will provide you with an ASIC Transfer Number which will allow you to transfer the Business Name to your own ABN. You then log into your own ASIC Connect account (free to register), apply to register the business name, and enter both the ASIC Transfer Number and your ABN. ASIC checks that your details match what’s on record before processing anything. Helpfully, you can generally begin trading under the name asRead More
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