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 →

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 →

Health, well-being and nutrition have been consistently trending for over a decade, with more consumers these days searching for a fresh, healthy meal alternative than your typical fast food. So, it’s no wonder Karen and Mark’s Queensland based superfood café and juice bar was so successful. The rapid increase in popularity that this café received … Continue reading →

Successful cleaning businesses are built from not only demonstrating specialised cleaning skills but providing professional customer service, strong communication and gaining an understanding that every client is different. In 2013 Mayumi decided to implement skills learnt from USA and Japan and put them into practice by South East Queensland with a high quality, residential cleaning … Continue reading →

“How long will it take to sell my business”? is one of the most common questions we get asked from business owners upon listing their business for sale. Unfortunately, it is something we can not predetermine. The length of time a business takes to sell and the final sale price are influenced by a variety … 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 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 →

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 →

Buying a café is a big investment and finding a buyer can take anything from 1 month to one year. Buyers are looking for something they can grow. To be a good investment, they will need to see a way for the business to become more valuable over time. When Stacy approached us to help … 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 →

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a major policy initiative in Australia that provides funding to people with a disability to access the support they need to live an independent and fulfilling life. Being an NDIS-approved provider comes with a range of benefits that can be hugely profitable to a business. Bonza Business & … Continue reading →

From time to time Bonza receives phone calls from accountants, solicitors or helpful friends who are researching business selling options for their clients as a way to help them during a tough decision-making situation. Referrals are not given out easily either, for an accountant to refer a broker to a long-standing client, there first needs … Continue reading →