Why E-Commerce Acquisitions Require a Different Lens Start With the Revenue Story Understand the Traffic Sources Examine the Customer Database Supplier and Inventory Risk Intellectual Property and Brand Assets Platform and Technology Dependencies Financial Modelling and Normalised Earnings Legal and Compliance Checks What a Broker Should Be Doing for...
Why Financial Services Businesses Require a Different Approach Check 1: Confirm the Licence Status and Transfer Conditions Check 2: Audit the Client Book for Concentration and Churn Risk Check 3: Understand the Revenue Type and Recurring Income Quality Check 4: Review the Compliance and Breach History Check 5: Assess...
Why the Owner-Occupied vs Investment Grade Distinction Matters Owner-Occupied Office Space in Melbourne What It Means Who It Suits Financial Mechanics What to Look For in 2026 Investment-Grade Office Space in Melbourne What It Means Who It Suits Yield Expectations in 2026 What Makes a Property "Investment Grade" Due...
Why Manufacturing Businesses Are Harder to Sell How Manufacturing Businesses Are Valued in 2026 The Core Valuation Framework What Lifts or Reduces the Multiple Equipment and Asset Valuation The Appraisal Process Who Buys Manufacturing Businesses in Australia Strategic Buyers Private Equity and Search Funds Owner-Operators and Entrepreneurs Investment Migrants...
What Counts as a Healthcare or Allied Health Business Why Healthcare Businesses Are Attracting Buyers in 2026 What Drives Valuation in a Healthcare Business The Confidentiality Problem in Healthcare Sales What Buyers Need to Know Before Acquiring a Healthcare Business The Sale Process: What to Expect A Note for...
Why Childcare Businesses Attract Strong Buyer Interest in 2026 What Drives Valuation in a Childcare Business Licensed Capacity and Actual Occupancy Quality Rating Under the National Quality Framework Lease Terms and Premises Security Staffing Structure and Key Person Dependency Revenue Concentration and Subsidy Dependency Financial Clarity and Clean Records...
Why Melbourne's Industrial Market Demands Careful Assessment in 2026 1. Zoning and Permitted Use 2. Building Condition and Capital Expenditure Risk 3. Location and Logistics Functionality 4. Tenancy Profile and Lease Terms 5. Environmental and Contamination Risk 6. Strata vs. Freehold Title 7. Finance and Due Diligence Sequencing Working...
Why Confidentiality Matters More Than Most Sellers Expect The Foundation: A Properly Drafted NDA Staged Information Release: Protecting What Matters Most Stage One: Blind Profile Stage Two: Confidential Information Memorandum Stage Three: Due Diligence Access Buyer Screening: The Step Most Sellers Skip Managing the Business While the Sale Is...
What Makes Beauty and Wellness Businesses Different to Value Owner Dependency Is the Central Issue Recurring Revenue and Client Retention Lease Terms and Premises Equipment, Fit-Out, and Compliance What Is Driving Buyer Demand in 2026 How to Manage a Confidential Sale When Staff Relationships Are Central Start With a...
Buying your first business in Australia feels overwhelming. You’re looking at financial statements you’ve never seen before, trying to understand why a café is worth $400,000, and wondering if the seller is hiding something important. The reality is that business acquisition involves real complexity—from understanding normalized earnings to navigating...
