Resources

Practical guides from the Vic Brokers team on selling, valuing and buying a business in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Selling your business

• Sell Your Business in Melbourne and Victoria – how the sale process works, typical timeframes and answers to common seller questions.
• What Is My Business Worth? How Business Valuations Work in Victoria – adjusted net profit, industry multiples, the lease and owner reliance.
• How to Prepare Your Business for Sale: A 12-Month Plan for Victorian Owners – what to sort out 12, 9, 6 and 3 months before you list: value, financials, the lease and handover.
• Confidentiality and Trust: How Melbourne Business Brokers Protect Your Interests – how buyers are screened, the role of confidentiality agreements and how negotiations are handled.
• Free business appraisal – find out what your business is worth, confidentially and with no obligation.

Selling by industry

• Sell a Café, Restaurant or Hospitality Business – what buyers look for, what affects value, liquor licences and franchise approvals.
• Sell an NDIS, Child Care, Health or Fitness Business – registrations, approvals and recurring revenue.
• Sell a Childcare Centre – occupancy, quality ratings and how the approval transfer works.
• Sell a Manufacturing or Industrial Business – equipment, customer concentration and selling with the freehold.

Buying a business

• Buying a Business in Victoria: How Business Brokers Streamline the Process – how a broker helps with the search, valuation and negotiation.
• The Do's and Don'ts of Buying a Business for Sale – common mistakes to avoid when buying.
• Exploring the Benefits of Buying an Existing Business – an established concept, existing customers and a location already in place.
• Businesses for sale and new business alerts – current listings, and alerts when new businesses come up.

Finance and mortgage broking businesses

• How to Value a Finance Business for Sale: Expert Tips – the financial metrics, market position and risks that drive value.
• How to Find Profitable Finance Businesses for Sale in Australia – what makes a business profitable and how to find opportunities.
• Potential Mistakes to Avoid While Buying a Finance Business – due diligence, business laws and keeping enough financial reserve.
• Finance and mortgage broking businesses for sale – current finance listings.

Commercial property and buyer advocacy

• Beginner's Guide to Commercial Property Investment in Australia – property types, why investors buy commercial property and what to look for.
• From Investment to Ownership: Navigating Commercial Property for Sale in Melbourne – property types, location, leases and due diligence.
• How a Buyer's Advocate in Melbourne Finds Better Deals – off-market opportunities, true market value and negotiation.

Selling without a broker

If you’ve decided to sell your business yourself, AUS Brokers, our online appraisal service, can prepare an indicative appraisal and a buyer-ready business profile for you to send to interested buyers. Read How to sell your business yourself in Australia or get started at AUS Brokers.