With the skilled work regional provisional visa offering many migrants a route to obtain an extended visa and permanent residency, the increase in business selling has grown tenfold. Food and hospitality businesses have been by far the most popular, with an established foundation and ease of operation they are walking out the door. Owning the … Continue reading →

We are seeing an increased number of business sales where Vendor financing plays a role. This is partially due to the fact that the banks are not financing business purchases very often and hence the buyers are looking at alternate ways to leverage into businesses. The length of time a business takes to sell, and … Continue reading →

There are a lot of cleaning businesses around these days, so purchasing an established business takes less time and effort than building one from the ground up and comes with tonnes of perks. Aaron knew the value of his business and was happy to wait for the perfect buyer to come along. Offering an established … Continue reading →

How long will it take for my business to sell? On average we tell a client to expect a sale period of between 4 – 9 months. Every sale is different so there is no standard answer. Some sales may be shorter, or some may be longer, no one has a crystal ball that can … Continue reading →

Online business are in demand now more than ever. With the change in the world over the last year, individuals are looking for ‘job type’ businesses that will provide them with an ongoing income no matter what the economic environment. With retirement on the mind, Loretta engaged Bonza to assist her in the sale of … Continue reading →

Christmas is a time to unwind and spend time with your family and friends. Many business owners think this is the worst time to have your business on the market but in fact it is the best time! With more free time on their hands and fewer businesses on the market, buyers have more time … Continue reading →

Another Business Sold! It’s Now Matt’s Time To Relax When you have spent time and money creating a thriving and in-demand business, choosing to step away can be a hard decision to make. It is a common misconception that the hardest part of selling a business is finding buyers. Advertising broadly is the best way … Continue reading →

Something that Bonza is very transparent about from the start is that the process of selling a business typically takes at least four to six months. We like to advise owners on the best way to set practical expectations for the sale, remembering that we have everything ready for the right buyer, but this process … Continue reading →

A change in circumstances meant Elizabeth needed to sell her newly purchased online business much sooner than she ever anticipated. When buying a business, you don’t expect to be selling it again 12 months later but unfortunately sometimes things change. Restoring this business back to its former glory was Elizabeth’s dream. Buying herself the perfect … Continue reading →

New South Wales might be in lockdown but that’s not stopping buyers You may not believe it, but New South Wales and Victorian businesses are selling. With the support of their local community, many businesses are positively making their way through Covid, and this popular Gateshead café was no different. With the number of buyers … Continue reading →

Another Business Sold With No Face To Face Contact When it comes time to sell your business, it is not always possible to be face to face with your buyer and with continuing lockdowns this is now true more than ever. As Bonza continues to change the broker scene with virtual connectivity, working remotely has … Continue reading →

Walking down the aisle to a successful sale After Covid hit Melbourne hard, Michelle was worried she wouldn’t be able to sell her successful bridal business. The good news is, despite the current situation, it is possible to sell your business. It is important to put yourself in the buyers’ shoes and see if the … Continue reading →