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Ray Sells His Subway Store & Common Myths About Franchises in Australia Franchises are a big business in Australia. In 2019, there were an estimated 1200 different franchise systems in operation, employing around 460,000 people. There are plenty of opportunities available for those looking to get involved.

Businesses that come to market and are fully staffed or under management are very popular because the future owner has the opportunity to invest limited time in the daily operations of the business and can focus more time on growing the businesses profits. This was the situation for our most recent sale of Clint’s Restaurant located west of Sydney. When client had already been listed on an “advertising only” package through another agency for several months and was tired of dealing with the time wasters and non-responders himself.

Walk past Tamara’s busy coffee shop and it will be full of customers enjoying coffee, espresso, lattés, teas and a variety of pastries and other goodies and there is no secret as to why! Great coffee and amazing service. When Tamara approached Bonza to sell her coffee shop, we knew this would be a great opportunity.

In the world of business sales, every transaction has its unique story. Today, we're sharing a remarkable success story about the sale of a backyard orchid farm that many deemed unsellable. The seller had nurtured a beautiful orchid farm in his backyard for years.

When you started or purchased your business you did so with certain targets in mind. These may have been monetary targets, lifestyle targets or simply becoming independent and not reliant on the whim of other business owners with regard to security of income. Many business owners achieve exactly that.

Welcome to The Deal Room Podcast's Ask Me Anything episode, featuring yours truly, Nigel Hall, Director of Transactions at Bonza Business and Franchise Sales. In this insightful discussion, hosted by Joanna Oakey, we delve into the realm of business sale advice and the crucial role accountants play in the process. During our conversation, Joanna and I shed light on some common pitfalls that arise when relying solely on an accountant's guidance during a business sale or acquisition.

Whether you decide to “go it alone” or hire a professional broker to sell your business, you should know the key twelve points to getting your business sold before you start! Set a Realistic Price for Your Business One of the key factors in getting your business sold is to position it where the buyer sees value and you are happy that are also happy to sell. The best guide to future sales is past sales and a thorough understanding of the current market. Generally, prices are based on one of four methods; Asset Value plus one year’s earnings The Current PEBITDA (Owner’s earnings/cashflow approximately) with an industry and size multiple applied.

Selling Your Business To An Employee May Be Your Best Bet - How Terry Sold His Business In 38 Days To One Of His Employees Selling your business is a big decision. You've built something from the ground up, and it's not easy to let go.

Food and hospitality, in particular cafes have always been a popular industry to buy. It also happens to be an industry that is flooding the market, and this can make “standing out from the crowd’ a challenge. It is important to have an eye catching and well written advert that promotes the unique characteristics of your café.

For business owners looking to sell their company, the presence of well-documented systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can be the difference between an easy, profitable transaction and a stressful, undervalued sale. Buyers look for businesses that can operate smoothly with minimal disruption post-acquisition.

Selling Your Business Yourself, But Having No Success? Selling a business can take a lot of effort and time and we understand that selling your business can be stressful and may not always deliver the results you are looking for. When Daniel approached Bonza, he had been trying to sell his business himself.

When you’ve spent years building your business, every dollar counts—especially when it’s time to sell. Yet many Australian business owners don’t realise they’re paying double or even triple what they should in broker commissions. The Industry Standard vs.