By Anna Lum Every week, I hear the same question from people looking at businesses for sale: “Is this business really worth what they’re asking?” It’s a fair question. Whether you’re a buyer searching for your next opportunity – or a seller hoping to cash in on years of hard work – understanding what drives […]
Celebrating Our 2025 Winners! Now in its 27th consecutive year, the Australian Small Business Champion Awards continue to shine a light on small businesses that play a vital role in driving the economy and enriching the communities they serve and support. These awards honour the innovators and risk-takers who work tirelessly in pursuit of excellence,
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“Selling a business like Bourkies isn’t just about numbers—it’s about finding someone who understands its heart and history.” For over 30 years, Bourkies Bakehouse in Woodend, Victoria, was more than just a bakery; it was a local icon. Known for its famous vanilla slices, delicious pies, and warm country charm, it was a place where
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Tasmania has the second-best business conditions in the country according to the NAB Quarterly Business Survey. Treasurer, Guy Barnett, said that the Tasmanian Government is continuing to slash red tape, work hand-in-hand with industry and champion a Team Tasmania approach. “We know that good business conditions mean a good economy,” the Treasurer said. “This latest
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In a small town some 35km from Launceston, a pioneering bunch of women are turning the building industry on its head. Known as the Trout Capital of Tasmania, Cressy – population 670 – is also home to cannabis fibre processing business, X-Hemp. X-Hemp is the only cannabis fibre processing mill in Tasmania, one of only
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An interesting phenomenon is taking place across Australia in 2025, as the push for increased sustainability gathers momentum. Despite cost-of-living pressures, consumers are seeking out sustainable products and services, even if they have to pay more. A report from Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies Unit shows that nearly 50% of Australian shoppers
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If you’re a business owner considering selling, this is likely a question you’ve asked yourself. Determining the correct valuation is crucial to ensuring you receive a fair price. Setting the price too low could mean losing significant value, while pricing too high might deter serious buyers and delay the sale. To understand business valuation, you
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A new economic plan launched by the Australian Government will support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. ‘A Future Made in Australia’ focuses on attracting investment to make Australia a leader in renewable energy, adding value to our natural resources and strengthening economic security. It will allow Australia to produce more things here, using
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Long before it became ‘trendy’ and ‘on point’, Theme Rains knew that sustainability and integrity were the only way to go in business – and in life. After studying Law at university, there was a time when she believed that would be her career path. But out of the blue, whilst travelling, she had a
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Achieving 5900% growth year-on-year is a sizeable achievement at the best of times! But when you manage to do that in the first 18 months of launching, it’s phenomenal! It’s even more amazing when it’s your first business – and you’re still in your twenties. But that’s exactly what twin brothers Brodie and Roger Cook
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