Building and interior design trends move so quickly, it’s sometimes hard to keep up! It’s in, it’s out, it’s cool, it’s not! But what is interesting is how certain products have evolved over time to prove their worth and versatility. And one of those is concrete. When a method for producing Portland cement was patented […]
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They say it’s every man’s dream to own his own pub so, if you have one to sell, it should be easy, right? Well, with the right marketing in place, it should be relatively straightforward but remember, as with owning, selling or buying any business, it’s not all beer and skittles! Of course, the major
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You’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who had never stayed in a Bed & Breakfast – or B&B, as they are generally referred to – somewhere in the world! From centuries-old farmhouses and cottages in England to ‘pensions’ in Spain, ‘zimmers’ in Israel and ‘casa particulars’ in Cuba, it’s a concept known the world over,
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Selling Your Restaurant or Cafe As with all businesses, there are many reasons why people sell, but burn-out is one of the most common. It can be a tough call owning a cafe or restaurant – and you have to remember that your potential buyers might be worried about that, too. So, at least six
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Traditionally a slow time of year for property and business sales, January and February 2016 have bucked the trend slightly, with increasing and steady interest from buyers, although some were waiting to see what the Reserve Bank decided on interest rates at its February 2 meeting. Is it a good time to sell or buy
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There are many reasons why you, as a business owner, may decide to sell. Perhaps retirement is beckoning, or you are facing health issues. You may wish to try something new and different, or you may simply recognise that the business is doing well so it’s an excellent time to sell. Whatever the reason, one thing
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It’s a new year with fresh challenges and opportunities, so you might be thinking about selling your business. People sell their businesses for all sorts of reasons – sometimes it might be forced on them due to poor health, or maybe it’s just a gut feeling. Your first step in selling is to understand WHY
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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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