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Made your New Years Resolutions? How are you going with fulfilling them? Or have you even started to take action yet? At Bonza we can help you as a business owner with item 4, getting your business sold for an affordable fixed fee. Getting your business sold will enable you to meet other goals such as international trips, more activity, less work and putting money into super! As we advertise broadly across 9 business sites, you get more exposure and more enquiry compared to a limited advertising package. We use systems to ensure buyers receive information as quickly as possible and follow-up so that we know who is interested.

When it comes to business growth, acquisition is one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, strategies. While organic growth through marketing, product development or customer retention is essential, acquiring another business can instantly accelerate your momentum, open up new markets, and unlock long-term value that might take years to achieve otherwise.

After receiving a promotion at work, this F45 franchisee made the decision to focus on her career path and place her business up for sale. She originally advertised the business for sale herself for over 8 weeks, during this time no progress was made.

Not every great business looks perfect on paper. If you’re in the market to buy a business, don’t make the mistake of judging it purely on current profit. Some of the best opportunities are hidden in businesses that are underperforming—but come with powerful foundations.

When the time comes for you to think about selling a small business, there are several directions you can take. Brokers provide many services, but too often those services come at a high cost.

We speak to hundreds of business owners and often the owner will say "I am not sure my business is saleable, its so.... niche..... small.... complicated...."This is a natural and honest thought for the seller to have. Is there a buyer who will want this business, who can create value in this niche, grow a small business to a larger business or run a complicated business or simplify how it is run? The answer to all three is a resounding yes. Often a niche business will only appeal to a small number of buyers, but they then tend to know what they are looking for and are more likely to see value in that niche than in general sales offerings such as cafes.

Ever thought about owning a business that practically runs itself? Well, I’ve got something that might just pique your interest. Imagine a business that’s been around since 2015, bringing in consistent cash flow and still has plenty of room to expand.

Ian finds his perfect opportunity during a pandemicDespite job losses, industry changes and uncertainty in the market, many Australians are actively seeking new opportunities as the coronavirus pandemic reshapes the economy. Ian is one such person, after searching for numerous weeks looking for the perfect business, that would provide him with the work-life balance he was after, Ian came across John’s bookkeeping business. John’s bookkeeping business had only been on the market for 1 month and was already receive great interest. John’s business model allowed him to adapt to the changing environment that the world was seeing.

For many business buyers, the process of finding the right opportunity is frustratingly slow. Delayed responses and incomplete information are common issues that can derail the buying journey.

A Practical Guide to Small Business Pricing – the Bonza Way Putting a price on a business is both an art and a science. There’s no single formula or universal rule. At Bonza, we specialise in helping small business owners understand what their business is really worth, not just on paper, but in today’s market.

Selling your business is one of the hardest decisions you will have to make in life, even when retirement is on the horizon. Building and creating your own business takes years of sacrifice and hard work, so stepping away can be scary.

In today’s digital era, the popularity of running a business online has increased hugely over recent years and there are various reasons for this. The first is, of course, the huge demand for online services and products from consumers.