There’s a lot to organise when you sell a business, questions to be answered, financials to finalise, decisions to be made. But one of the biggest decisions is this: apart from money, obviously, what do YOU want from the sale of your business? Are you hanging up your boots for good, taking on a new […]
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2015 was a good year for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Australia, so whether you are buying or selling a business, it’s never been a better time. It’s not for nothing the 2015 federal budget was labelled the Small Business Budget, with politicians focussing on the growth of SMBs though tax cuts, grants and
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There are a number of factors to consider when selling your business, and one of the most important is the welfare of your staff. You have legal and moral obligations to your employees, of course. But your staff can also be one of your major assets when selling your business. When you sell, your employees may
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A new year brings a flurry of new home-hunters, which is great news if you are currently selling your home. So it’s a good time to consider what your potential buyer is actually looking for. We’ve all heard the advice about preparing your property for sale – giving it a spring clean, tidying up the
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The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.5 per cent in October 2015, following a rise of 0.4 per cent in September 2015. At the same time, the number of people looking to buy a business and become their own boss is also on the rise.
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The best way to sell your business is to understand what your potential buyer is looking for. Somebody looking to buy a business will have a specific list of points they wish to check so, by covering all of those in advance, you’re sure to clinch the sale. Remember, buying an existing business is an attractive option
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The way in which we work in Australia has changed dramatically over the decades – and this has always affected where and how we live. As we move into 2016, we are likely to see a steady rise in the number of people working from home, increasing the need to create a proper work /
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Australia’s leading financial forecasters say the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave interest rates on hold in 2016. Speaking at their Annual General Meeting in Sydney, the Australian Business Economists executive also said house prices would hold up in 2016, although growth would be at a slower rate. The Australian Business Economists executive comprises representatives
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There were approximately 12.8 million internet subscribers in Australia at the end of June 2015 and, globally, more than 3 billion people are using the internet. Put simply, if you’re selling something – put it on the internet! Okay, so it’s not rocket science and the chances are, as a business owner, you’re already well aware of
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Have you ever visited a prize home and bought a ticket? These charities could very easily just sell tickets for an empty house but instead, they dress it up and include the furnishings. And the reason for this is that they are ‘selling’ a dream or a lifestyle, not bricks and mortar. So when it’s
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