We can all agree that COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of our lives in one way or another. Business owners across all industries have had to make some pretty big decisions about their future and what needed to be done to survive the effects. The one sector where this pandemic has taken the biggest toll … Continue reading →

Customer retention should be the goal for any business owner. Client preservation and possible referral strategies should start during the initial transaction. It is important to provide exceptional customer service, build rapport, trust and a genuine relationship with the clients you deal with because the next time they need the same service, you’ll be their … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Kay had a passion for beautiful furniture and for three years it consumed her life while she created the perfect business model to fit in with her lifestyle. She then spent 12 months building up what was now a great little online business selling popular rattan style furniture pieces, all while having a new baby … Continue reading →

After operating the business for over 30 years, David decided it was time for a lifestyle change, so the decision to list his automotive group for sale was made. Bonza Business and Franchise Sales was there to help! By offering a full broker service, David was able to continue running the business, while we worked … Continue reading →

Neil was a trained graphic designer, a self-taught web page creator and decided to one day start a home-based web design business to service the greater Geelong region. After 10 strong years he had established long term contracts, a history of recurring revenue, a large database of loyal clients and excellent SEO, but he was … Continue reading →

After 7 years in the carpet cleaning and pest control industry Dom had built up an excellent reputation around the Gold Coast region. He had built up a solid client base to keep himself busy, was making a decent income but had also lost his passion and wanted a change. This is when Dom decided … Continue reading →

It comes as no surprise that e-commerce is growing at an unprecedented rate all over the world, with Covid-19 playing a major role in an impressive increase in online spending habits. Quarantine orders forced consumers to create new buying behaviors, with families opting for online ordering of groceries, apparel, and entertainment, many reluctant to go … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

If an owner is wanting to sell and achieve a great value for their business, it’s all about standing out from the crowd and alleviating any potential risk for a potential buyer. When you have a specialised service business like pest control there are certainly some pros that are going to put them ahead of the … Continue reading →

It doesn’t get much better than this… Lisa built an established Doggy Day Care business working flexible hours. After 7 ½ years of operation building a successful business, Lisa decided it was time to slow things down and retire. Lisa had a wonderful business with the regular attendance of over 120 dogs per week and … Continue reading →

You will not find a more dynamic duo than a husband and wife family business partnership. With around 70% of Australian businesses family-owned and operated, it is no surprise that many of the small businesses across the country are operated by husband and wife teams, or at least started out that way. Teaming up with … Continue reading →