Issue 85 - Bsale Business for Sale eMagazine - Jan/Feb 2023

Welcome to 2023!

New Year's resolutions are in strong form, and Bsale always see’s a hike in traffic this time of year as people look for opportunities.

It's a great time to reflect on your previous achievements, set those goals for 2023 and start to chase them. Whether its books to read, podcasts to listen to, growing your current business, buying or selling a business - we are here for it!

In this edition we want to celebrate business. Whether its a local beauty salon, large manufacturing company or a country motel - owning a business takes a special kind of commitment. We bring you information to prepare for the year ahead.

Our featured broker is the highly accomplished Farzin Hesari, Managing Director of LINK Business Brokers Australia. Farzin shares his journey of becoming a business broker and current market conditions. With a roadshow planned for 2023, Farzin and his team have their sights set on more locations.

Bsale looks forward to a great year ahead. We are working on a number of new service offerings that will be launched through out the year - so stay tuned.

Best wishes in 2023!

Vanessa Lovie

CEO Bsale Australia Pty Ltd

" W i n q u o t e h a s b e e n e x c e l l e n t t o d e a l w i t h . T h e y h a v e t h e e x p e r t i s e t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e c o m p l e x i t i e s o f v a r i o u s f i n a n c i a l s t r u c t u r e s a n d m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y I w a s a b l e t o g e t m y l o a n . E f f i c i e n t , k n o w l e d g e a b l e , a n d f a s t . "

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How To Get Top Dollar For Your Business In 2023

A business is defined as “an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities” (Investopedia. com) or “any activity or enterprise entered into for profit” (Wikipedia) but is also an amalgam of dynamic, intangible, fluid human interactions and activities that celebrate the human spirit through enterprise and meaning.

A business broker’s role is to synthesise these elements into a whole and convert them into cash.

That cash amount can be the top value of the business or not! How can a business owner assist in the process of ensuring that their business has maximised its value?

Start with an exit plan! This will provide the framework and be the analysis tool for ensuring all the elements that comprise the business are performing in unison to ensure optimal value. An exit plan is a comprehensive plan that will enable an owner to exit their business on their terms and at their price. The Covid pandemic has changed the focus within the plan for many businesses, particularly when it comes to people. With unemployment sitting at 3.5% the availability of both skilled and unskilled workers has become critical and a threat to the exit strategy of many businesses.

Enact a strategy to attract and retain staff. Seeing people as the most important element within your business may be critical to attracting key people. People play a key role in deciding workplace culture, in the words of the great Peter Drucker, “recruitment is a life and death decision”.

Drucker also said that "organizational culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and shouldn't be left unattended." As a business owner looking to exit your business ensure that the people culture within your

business is the glue that holds it together and is part of the magic that creates excellence. It is important to see knowledge and skills development as an investment and a way of doing business and not a cost. A business owner with a strong people culture and plan that has been used to attract and retain staff gives a business added value.

The corollary being excellence in customer service that has both an internal and external focus that follows from such a focus.

A successful people investment strategy will enable an owner to focus on working on the business and not in it. A buyer is more likely to pay a premium if you can demonstrate that your business can be run independently.

There are many elements to an exit plan and I have highlighted just one very important one, people.

Be adventurous, see how you can ensure that you can get the top dollar for your business in 2023 by being an employer of choice, in the words of the Bard, “our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt”.

All the best for 2023!

Hugo Martin

MBA, RBV, CPBB & FAIBB

Senior Business Broker

AIBB Queensland Business Broker of the Year 2018

P. 07 3368 4010 M. 0411 617 140 E. hugo@absbrisbane.com absbusinesssales.com.au

Hugo has over 15 years’ experience as a Business Broker and he is also a Registered Business Valuer. He was awarded Queensland Business Broker of the year in 2018 by the Australian Institute of Business Brokers. He believes that it is an extraordinary privilege to be able to assist people in converting their precious assets into cash, and ultimately enable sellers and buyers realise their dreams.

"Be adventurous, see how you can ensure that you can get the top dollar for your business in 2023 by being an employer of choice"

TO BUSINESS BROKER

Since my early childhood living in inner Melbourne, I have always been around businesses, in a family heavily involved in the hospitality industry. We owned and operated petrol service-stations incorporating restaurant and takeaway facilities. Located on major traffic highways between Melbourne and Sydney, it was not unusual for 50 full busloads of passengers to arrive hungry and thirsty in a short space of time, in addition to the everyday service needs of car and truck commuters.

After moving back to Melbourne, I was involved in a range of successful businesses including French and Italian restaurants, pizza takeaway shops, sandwich bars and a fast-food establishment. My involvement included buying, operating, and selling these profitable businesses. With this extensive hospitality experience, I then shifted to the food service sector.

As a food service distributor for 20 years, my company supplied more than 150 businesses weekly with over 7000 product lines needed for customer food and beverage demands. Financial opportunity, lifestyle and flexibility, are all motivating factors for people to own a business. As I built bonds and relationships with business owners, both personally and professionally, I saw businesses flourish and fail. I also witnessed

ownership and management changes. I grew a deeper understanding of what determines success, where mistakes happen, and changing customer trends.

I know that owning a business is challenging with a high risk-toreward ratio. If everything goes well, then financial benefits are reaped. If the business fails –after placing so many hopes and resources on the business – much can be lost. These insights formed a bedrock of knowledge and the foundation of a crucial network of business operators for me. A natural platform was created to transition towards the opportunity to become a business broker.

I needed a new challenge and knew my skills would be well suited to supporting people to understand and navigate what can sometimes be a minefield when entering and exiting businesses. Having stood on both sides of the counter - as a buyer and a seller, I knew I could gain trust through regular communication and supply of factual information, to allow an educated decision with confidence in the process.

In addition to a lifetime of business acumen, as a business broker I can now identify and highlight the most important aspects in any business, and interpret critical information including pressures and problems that may crop up within a transaction for both

vendors and purchasers.

With vast experience and keen instincts in all aspects of business sales and operations, I have confidence in approaching every business sale, knowing that I can broker a deal that will leave all parties satisfied. I have been told that I have a welcoming and affable personality, and as a strong and tenacious negotiator I get the deal done.

Across 17 years as an awardwinning business broker, my stellar industry reputation has been recognised and appreciated. I have now listed more than 900 businesses in Hospitality, Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution, Retail and Automotive sectors, positioning me as one of the most-trusted brokers in the LINK network.

Award-Winning Business Broker Gerry Morelli can best be described as one of LINK Melbourne’s “MVP’s” (Most Valued Player). Combining his welcoming and affable personality with a keen insight into the world of business as well as flawless instincts in business sale transactions, Gerry is the consummate professional.

RESEARCH SHOWS 9 OUT OF 10 STUDENTS WANT TO BE ENTREPRENEURS

Based in Melbourne, Australia, I am delighted to share my business and teaching experience with young entrepreneurs, to help them discover their inner talents and learn new skills, naturally. My goal is to have a driven child who wants to learn how to make money and how school studies can benefit in realising their entrepreneurial dreams.

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

Entrepreneurship trends are on the rise among young people. And while some of them are yet to complete formal education, their ambitious and entrepreneurial mindsets are shaping the way to their future employment.

We are talking about Gen Z. Born between 1995 and 2009, they are called the valuesdriven generation. Mccrindle research identifies their top hopes as owning a home and having financial freedom and independence, and one of their greatest fears is not having enough money to live comfortably.

The same research finds that most Gen Z anticipate running their own business or a side hustle,

which will help them complement and diversify their future income streams. Interestingly, this trend is predicted to intensify among newer generations, such as Gen Alpha, with 4 in 5 today’s primary school kids expected to run a business of their own at some point in their lives.

There are a few factors that contribute to this trend. More people from the family or community venture to start a business of their own, enjoy flexible lifestyles and align work with their values. Exposure to such experiences, and often involvement in support roles, inspires and helps young people build confidence to commercialise their own business ideas.

Secondly, business education is widely available at low or no cost, with virtual learning

convenient to pursue at any time. Lastly, the availability of easyto-enter platforms to produce and monetise self-made content also plays a role in driving entrepreneurial thinking forward.

A recent Instagram survey of Gen Z based in the US found that nearly two-thirds of them plan to use social media to make money in 2023 - Instagram

It is thus safe to suggest that interest towards entrepreneurship will continue to rise among young generations in the coming years.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR BUSINESSES IN THE FUTURE?

Being tech-savvy and visually

engaged, Gen Z live increasingly digitally integrated lifestyles. They expect more flexibility in the workplace and more alignment with their core values.

According to McCrindle, 3 in 5 of them fear being stuck in a job they don’t enjoy or find fulfilment in. This may prompt employers to be very clear about the purpose and values their organisations deliver to the world, to ensure the provision of more meaningful careers for Gen Z employees.

Greater career mobility (an average school leaver could have 18 jobs across 6 careers over their working life) and less reliance on a single source of income may suggest less loyalty to employers, with financial incentives not seen as a major benefit. This may mean that organisations should think of a greater alignment of jobs with the core values of their employees and offer non-monetary benefits, such as flexible working lifestyles and learning opportunities to help them excel in their careers.

HOW MISS M ONLINE IS ASSISTING WITH THAT TREND?

Founded by a qualified marketer and a business professional with firsthand entrepreneurial experience, the online business educational project Miss M Online Classes pursues two goals. First, it helps young adults, teens and pre-teens develop an entrepreneurial mindset which is recognised as the essential skill of the future to thrive in the workplace. Through understanding core marketing concepts, such as value proposition, customers, competition, positioning and communications, young people learn about marketing and what drives business decisions and sales. Presented through simple language and life-based examples, business education for young people equips them with a holistic understanding of how business works.

Next, students learn to recognise marketing effects, such as colour perceptions, selling words or supermarket layouts, to be able to critically assess the marketing languages directed at them and make smart buying decisions, avoid impulse purchases and stay in control of their shopping behaviours.

With informational overload continuing, it is the responsibility of professionals to share valuable knowledge to help raise financially educated people who will be able to confidently navigate the business environment, whether as future business owners or shoppers. And this is exactly what Miss M online Classes strive to deliver to emerging generations.

LINK’S EXPANSION FUELS SUCCESS

Farzin Hesari

Managing Director LINK Business Brokers Australia

Author: Alan Johnson

As a former accountant and financial planner with almost 50 years in the industry, Allan has a wealth of experience to share. Offering his unique perspective on business, Allan is part of the Bsale writing team.

rom an inauspicious start as an entrepreneur, Farzin Hesari has worked hard to build powerhouse business brokerages – first in Tasmania before expanding to Melbourne and, more recently, Adelaide.

In the early 2000’s, Farzin realised that the growth and income opportunities for business owners far exceed those of employees, so he decided to enter the import business. Saving sufficient funds from his part-time employment for his first order, he confidently paid $1,000 for a shipment of DVD players from China.

Farzin explained, “ I could bring them into Australia for about $150 and sell them for $500 or $600 each, which is cheaper than you could find them anywhere else. I thought that was a good way to make some money.”

However, the supplier’s enthusiasm for sending the goods did not match Farzin’s enthusiasm to receive them, and eventually, Farzin had to accept that he had been scammed. Fortunately for future-Farzin, he decided that this disappointment would not determine his fate.

This early experience taught him the value of research and that everyone you deal with in business does not share common interests, so a degree of healthy scepticism is required until trust is earned. He borrowed another $1,000 from the bank of Mum and Dad and tried again.

“This time, I did my due diligence and made sure the supplier was legitimate. I made sure it was an operating business, I spoke to the people, and I got advice from other importers.”

Repeating the process many times over the next few years, the orders and the range of products became bigger until the business finally outgrew his parents’ garage. After his friend made an amicable exit from the business, Farzin tried to continue with

outsourced help, but he quickly realised that it was time to sell the existing inventory and move onwhich he did.

THE VIDEO ERA

With the surplus funds he raised, 17-year-old Farzin decided to buy a video store with potential in a small shopping centre.

While negotiating the lease transfer from the existing owner, Farzin’s determination piqued the landlord's interest.

“He happened to be a very prominent businessman, and I was a teenager putting in an application to transfer the lease from the existing owner. He was thinking, who is this 17-year-old trying to buy a business with cash? He met me and saw something in me, took me under his wing, and mentored me to this very day.”

THE LIGHTBULB MOMENT

After successfully operating that video store for a few years, Farzin decided to sell. He was advised to engage a real estate agent to assist with the transaction.

As Farzin explained, “The real estate guy says, ‘how much do you want to sell your business for?’ I was expecting some guidance on what it was worth, but no, I had to tell them. The agent said, ‘You just tell me what you want for it, and we’ll sell it.’ “

Disillusioned with this situation, Farzin decided there had to be a better way. He continued, “I started researching online. I was looking for my next business opportunity where I could use my background in finance and my Bachelor of Business. So, I was back and forth, testing my ideas and thinking about what I wanted to do in life. I thought there has to be a better way for people to confidently know what their business is worth and who might be interested in buying it as well as how to market it.”

“During my search, I came across LINK Business Brokers. I could see that their systems and processes were market leading, but there was still room to improve”.

Farzin joined LINK in 2015 with the intention of building a career as well as changing the way the business broking industry operated. He worked hard and successfully marketed many clients’ businesses the way he envisioned. The LINK organization noticed his success, and he was invited to become part of the network.

Being given a greater degree of control was all Farzin needed. He proceeded to help further develop LINK's robust systems related to business value appraisals, customer relations, marketing, and comprehensive training for new business brokers entering the industry. These systems are continuously refined and upgraded for implementation throughout the LINK network in Australia & New Zealand.

The effectiveness of the LINK systems was demonstrated with the acquisition of the Melbourne office (formerly Klemms) in 2018. Since converting to the LINK process, the business volume has doubled and is still improving. This process is being duplicated in the recent acquisition of the Adelaide office.

SO, WHERE TO FROM HERE?

Of course, Farzin is not ready to slow down. He disclosed that, in early December, he and his childhood friend and business partner Nawwar Alshawi, entered into a joint venture partnership of the LINK master franchise in Australia and has significant expansion plans for the group.

“We're in the process of expanding and growing the network, bringing on new franchise partners and new brokers to join the existing offices. We’ll be doing a roadshow next year and expanding into

all (not just some) major cities. We're also going to be creating new offices within those cities and expanding further into Western Australia, Northern Territory, Far North Queensland, and other areas in Victoria and New South Wales. There’s plenty of growth for us in 2023.”

“We may decide to enter a new market by acquisition of an existing firm or opening a brandnew office, but more recently, existing brokers have approached us wanting to join the LINK group. They want to join the only real national or international business broking network. They want access to the benefits of being part of the network.”

“Access to our training and market value appraisal systems and other software, as well as our CRM systems, are major benefits. We provide all the IP and the technology to create and hold excellent brokers.”

The training, which includes six months of mentoring, is invaluable for those just starting out. The training program is structured and expertly delivered by successful brokers.

A key feature of the training is negotiation skills which are a critical part of the broking business. Walking the fine line between a buyer and a seller is an important skill to achieve a successful transaction.

“All our brokers receive training on becoming expert negotiators. We've redefined and refined this training over many years, and I genuinely believe nobody else in the world does what we do.”

Training also extends to potential vendors who are trained in business valuation principles, including the key factors affecting the current market value appraisal of their business and how to improve the market value. The vendors are also educated on the need for accurate and

reliable financial information.

“If the vendor cannot provide us with accurate and true financial records, we can't demonstrate and justify the market value to potential buyers.”

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL LINK BUSINESS BROKER?

All the training and resources cannot guarantee success.

if it's going to be detrimental to somebody else. So, integrity is the biggest part of our core values.”

Innovation and Disruption.

“We are very innovative and extremely disruptive in what we're doing, and we're going to be challenging everything that the business broking industry knows and has been doing. From valuing businesses to marketing,

Farzin attributes the success of individual brokers (and the LINK network) to a strong adherence to four fundamental values.

Integrity.

“What we do could make or break people. It can cost lives and cost relationships. So, we're very careful that we bring the right people on the journey because we don't want to do a transaction

to negotiations, to training, we are continuously refining these looking for improvements.”

Collaboration.

One of the opportunities available to members of the LINK network is the opportunity to work with many brokers across the country. For this reason, all members are encouraged to collaborate on creating deals, sharing

innovations, and enhancing the growth of the network.

Celebrating success.

“We celebrate success because we want to work with people that want to be successful.” Whether creating a successful deal or creating an opportunity for someone else, being willing to acknowledge and celebrate the win is important.

ARE HIGHER INTEREST RATES MAKING IT TOUGHER TO SELL BUSINESSES NOW?

Farzin does not believe interest rates will affect business sales significantly. He explained, “the traditional return on investment on a business, let's say, ranges from 35%, all the way up to 100%, depending on risk, where the current market interest rate is

following redundancies or simply the desire for a change.

“I believe people who have come from either an executive level or middle management level, where they've got experience in managing people, will do really well managing businesses. They'll take on businesses that may be struggling and put their expertise and talent into turning those businesses around.”

ARE THERE ANY HOT INDUSTRIES AT THE MOMENT?

LINK business brokers are seeing strong demand for businesses in the service sector - medical, dental, commercial cleaning, building services, maintenance, logistics, transport, childcare, and anything in allied health areas.

Farzin also included hospitality businesses. “Contrary to what people might believe, there is always a demand for businesses in the hospitality sector. If location, rent, and takings line up, the business will sell. The challenge with those industries is finding suitable staff to run them. It’s not just that the borders have been closed restricting the number of backpackers; it’s that people only want to work for three or four days or want to work from home.”

In summary, “For us, success means working collaboratively, working with integrity, being part of the passion for the disruption we're going through, and celebrating the successes is the key. When you do the best for your vendors and your purchasers, the money will come. You don’t become successful by chasing the money.”

about 7 or 8%. So, the margin of safety is quite large. Interest rates aren’t a big factor in determining whether to buy or sell a business unless someone's highly leveraged on the transaction.”

However, he sees continued high demand for quality businesses. He considers that businesses are bought for strategic reasons by other businesses or by individuals looking to replace incomes

Unfortunately, there’s no easy solution to this problem, so Farzin believes that there will be a high turnover of these hospitality businesses in 2023 as the current owners decide that the industry is not for them and seek an exit.

And Farzin could not avoid the temptation to add business broking to the “what’s hot” list. He is keen to talk to any broker looking for an opportunity to join a strong and dynamic network of business brokers or someone wanting to consider joining the industry.

Author: Vanessa Lovie CEO Bsale Australia

E: vanessa@bsale.com.au bsale.com.au

Vanessa is the current manager and CEO of Bsale Australia. Over the past 11 years as a business owner, she understands what it takes to grow a business. As a writer and contributor on Bsale, she wants to bring informative articles that can assist people in the process of buying or selling a business.

Seven years ago the dream of owners Trish and Julie was to build a business that suited their lifestyle and passion, and they did just that.

“We have worked in the event and food industries for years and saw a need for it.”

“Julie rang me and said, ‘I don't

want to work a full-time job anymore do you want to start a donut van?’”

This call sparked the idea and these entrepreneurs set about creating van designs and establishing the business name.

“It's got to be something different, something fun and exciting and we thought ‘rockin’ so.. let's do Rockin’ Donuts and Coffee”

They went on to build a 50’s themes donut food van ‘Rockin’ Donuts and Coffee’ and later followed with the ‘Rockin’ Twistie Potatoe’ van that has customers beaming;

“Fresh, soft inside with a crisp, sugar-coated outside. Probably the best donuts I had in my life.” Joost Kramers, Google review.

“These donuts were amazing! Just happened to pass by on the way home, and tried them out! Delicious, and fresh! Will definitely be back!” Victoria Shields, Facebook.

With reviews like this and as a preferred supplier by Geelong Council, it's no wonder they draw a crowd. I mean, who can say no to hot crispy donuts?

“A lot of the events that we are at we will have lines of 100 people. We have a very good reputation. We are the drawcard at many events “

2023 IS BOOKED

SOLID

Every business owner knows the importance of future sales. Forecasts and projections are important to know what lies ahead and how to allocate resources.

These entrepreneurs have ensured their business is ready for the year ahead. “The new buyer will walk into a full diary of events” - what icing on the cake!

“A lot of people don't understand how hard it is to get into events. You can make a food van, but you can't take it anywhere unless you build relationships with people.”

Getting access to the best events in town - is where the money is at!

“We’re in over 50 annual events. That includes events such as Moomba, White Night, Geelong Show, Firelight, Cadel Evans Bike Race, Colac Show, The Geelong Revival, and The National Celtic Festival. All big events that are solidly booked”

On average, these entrepreneurs work 100 days a year. Focused on events and weekend trade.

“We say no to two events every week because we can’t manage it with family commitments. We just focus on the big events. If you were younger and keener you could be working more than we do”

WHAT MAKES THESE VANS SO SUCCESSFUL?

Well besides the delicious hot donuts and ‘chips on a stick’? Quick turnaround!

Every operator knows that time is money and if you can’t produce food quickly enough you will lose customers to another food van.

“We're fast. We make one sale every 30 seconds”

“We can work with two people

in a van or at a festival we can have 5 people. So we’re very fast” With limited food wastage, this business model is very successful.

“We don't have a lot of waste. It's a very high-profit business that doesn't have a lot of preparation”

“It's a really fun business. It's not like going to work in an office. Wherever you go, everyone is out having fun and is in a really good mood. It’s lovely”

THE ROAD AHEAD...

Weekends and events are where the big money is.

“It's a great business and there is good money out there. We’re just getting a bit older”

“We did carols last night, it was fantastic, we made a lot of money, but it’s also a late night.”

These seasoned entrepreneurs have focused on events but agree there is so much room for weekday trade for energetic owners.

“We also have a location if someone did want to work during the week as well. They can park any days they want to.”

“We hold the lease on Portarlington foreshore for the potato van. We pulled out this year because we just can't manage. But the new owners can take this location and extend their trading hours”

With corporate and school events - there is the opportunity to extend the trading hours. Whilst it would be beneficial for the buyer to take on the current pre-booked events, Streatrader makes it easy for food vans to move throughout Victoria.

“We are registered in Geelong. All the councils in Victoria have an agreement. If you registered with one council you just put in an application with Streatrader and the other council picks up your details”

When questioned by Bsale who would be the perfect buyer the ladies laughed,

“Someone younger than us. Someone in their 40s with teenage children would be ideal”

With the time to focus on the grandkids, these entrepreneurs are ready to take a step back.

“We’ve really built a beautiful business were very proud of”

Forward bookings, impressive sales, genuine sellers - this business is ready for the new owners.

Genuine buyers make contact with Elle at Absolute Business Brokers to find out more.

IT’S ALL ACTION IN QUEENSLAND!

2023 is shaping up to be extremely active across the Queensland business sales sector.

With the property market finally starting to slow down, the share market continuing to be quite unpredictable and at times volatile, and interest rates continuing to increase, many investors are looking to invest their funds into a solid business venture.

And why not? A solid business with strong foundations is going to provide an excellent return on investment compared to bricks and mortar or the average stock.

Due to this increase in buyer activity, sellers have the opportunity to create a competitive market for their business, especially if they are prepared to offer a proportion

of vendor finance or would be open to staying on for an earn-out period. This will often maximise the end result as it gives a buyer plenty of increased confidence.

As a great location for investment, Queensland is also experiencing an interstate migration boom.

According to a report from Sky News in September 2022, Queensland has again recorded the nation's highest population growth rate as it continues to benefit from residents leaving New South Wales and Victoria in their thousands.

Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in September showed Dustin Slypen

LINK Business Sales Brisbane

P. 0425 121 788

E. dustin.slypen@linkbusiness.com.au linkbusiness.com.au

“Queensland's population grew by 1.8% in the year to March 31. The Sunshine State added more than 92,000 new residents in the 12-month period, taking its population to 5.296 million”.

The industry is also experiencing a generational shift away from

traditional means of family business, transitioning ownership to the children or grandchildren.

Many young entrepreneurs are chasing their own dreams online in areas they’re passionate about, not their parents or grandparent’s dreams. This often leaves the family no choice but to sell the business and an astute investor will reap the great rewards on offer.

Franchising also appears to be back on track, experiencing plenty of confidence across a variety of industries.

With many markets saturated with strong brands, whether it be food, fitness, beauty, manufacturing, pharmacy etc. a motivated buyer faces many obstacles with entering the market as a greenfield site. Therefore,

an established franchise with a trading history to measure, a secure lease and systems and processes already in place is extremely attractive to buyers. Finally, don’t hold on too long.

We have seen on countless occasions owners considering selling their business however delaying their decision and then the unthinkable happens and their business is worth considerably less or nothing at all.

You don’t want to make that decision.

If you have a very solid business and all your accounting is in order, the operational structure is sound and you’re thinking selling could be a wise idea – then turn it into a great idea and start your retirement or next venture early!

One of Australia's leading Health & Wellness brokers. With an extensive list of sold businesses and satisfied clients, Dustin has gone on to become a multi award-winning broker. In 2019 his efforts and results were acknowledged nationally by being the inaugural Australian inducted into the LINK International Chairman's Club. In 2020 & 2022 Dustin was awarded the prestigious REIQ Queensland Business Broker of the Year.

A LOOK INTO WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO BE A BUSINESS BROKER

Author: Ray Dye Ozpax

Business Sales

For better or worse (Yes, it is a type of marriage), I can call myself a business broker. I have been a business broker for over 15 years and without being too nostalgic, I periodically think about my broking journey.

One story that springs to mind is when I remember a situation where I was a much less experienced broker.

It was a Friday evening at around 8pm and I had just put the final touches of a deal together. The deal was complicated by the fact that the buyer was crossing the border between Lesotho and South Africa during the negotiations.

He was relocating to South Africa but was needing to finalise

business interests before making the move permanent. It involved a payment of the purchase price in cash. (South African banks and money transfers were heavily regulated and primitive in comparison with modern-day banking systems).

This cash payment was even more complicated as there was a huge risk factor of being murdered and robbed at any stage of the transit. Furthermore, the payment was made in Pula, the currency of Lesotho and I was responsible for the money until Monday when I could with considerable risk, take it to the bank and exchange it for Rand, the South African currency.

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of the reasons already outlined: Not very common. (Furthermore, the banks charged a high levy on cash placed in the bank since they then carried the risk against bank robberies).

Another complication was that the cash transaction created suspicion and unease between the buyer and seller. Any negotiation has an element of unease as each of the parties postures to maximise their advantage, however, cash is definitely a catalyst as you will likely agree.

This was the final payment required to settle the business and pass ownership on to the buyer, the new owner.

As it was after office hours, I was sitting in the office surrounded by empty chairs and desks with my buyer. The silence was palpable but not unpleasant as we went through the finalisation of the documents and we hand-counted the cash.

When completed, I locked the money into the office safe, within another safe and I immediately extended my hand to him as an act of congratulations. He was now the new owner of his retirement business: A small but popular and dynamic bar.

We both fell silent for a period as the rigours of the previous negotiations that had exacted their toll over several months caused us to pause and reflect.

What happened next was to me, very, very interesting.

We were both high on the wonder “drug” adrenalin and he punctuated the sensory peace and reflection with the following comment.

“Ray you make this look very easy”.

This was a massive compliment to me.

He had recognised and witnessed my expertise, professionalism and duty of care but it was also a message to me, that I had achieved exactly what I had attempted to do and that was to manage all eventualities and expectations and making it much easier for the buyer and the seller and all of the other parties involved, to get the deal together.

It is important to understand that a business broker is about selling a business.

You have two primary parties, a buyer and a seller but the reach is much bigger than this as there are a lot of other parties that are involved.

If you ask me what my job as a business broker is; I would say to you that effectively, I am about managing conflicting agendas and responsibilities from different professionals such as landlords, solicitors, accountants and business advisors.

Each of these parties have their own agenda, risk management criteria and methodologies. They have their own outlook, paradigms and they have their own responsibilities that are required on their compliance spectrum.

When a broker comes along to do his/her job, the challenge is to find strategies that enable him/ her to manage these personalities, issues and work within the privacy framework in such a way that they can progress the deal.

Unfortunately, in so many ways, people think of the job as a business broker, to be merely a transactional negotiation. This means that you have a buyer and you have a seller. The idea is that you should get the job done in a manner not unlike a supermarket transaction.

However, it soon becomes apparent that the nature of business, the various personalities of business owners and buyers placed in juxtaposition with other

stake holders will enforce the need for a more comprehensive and involved solution.

Put plainly; to expect a straight transactional process is oversimplistic. It does not address a myriad of other elements, requirements and constraints that must be addressed in the sale of a business.

The complication is compounded as a business broker also operates in his/her professional compliance constraints. S/He by definition is the glue or fulcrum and leverage of the sale positioning.

It is also necessary that all the involved parties recognise that there are a whole lot of other requirements that are encountered in a deal to affect it. For example, a business broker although working for the Seller, must be reasonably neutral between the parties and focus on the desired outcome or sale.

The broker too must be driven by processes due to legal requirements and the interactions between people with different levels of expertise and the business as an entity.

The broker must avoid at all costs, the handicap of compulsion, bullying and fear as a methodology.

The aim is a Win-Win environment or as it is traditionally stated a “Willing Buyer and a Willing Seller”.

ARE MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS?

What does the average person, including small business owners think of, when they hear the words “Mergers & Acquisitions”?

Those words conjure up images of movies and television shows about huge, billion dollar corporations attempting to take over other huge companies with high profile powerful lawyers, accountants and billionaire owners in $5,000 suits, all attempting to outdo each other. It all starts with a friendly proposal for a merger or an acquisition, but after several massive bun fights in the boardrooms and possible court room drama, in reality, it usually ends up with one of the corporations completely swallowing up the other. Even after all the promises to the contrary, in a short period of time, there’s very little left of that company’s identity or culture.

On the large movie screens or the small television screens, mergers and acquisitions are considered to only be in the domain of huge, multi-million or billion dollar businesses. In reality, a merger or an acquisition can be between any size company, including very small businesses.

Here is a scenario; Imagine a

very successful Mum and Dad fish & chips shop operating next to a family run struggling fried chicken shop. The owners of the fried chicken shop are tired of the long hours they must work just to survive, without getting ahead, no way to increase profits. The owners of the fish & chips shop decide that they would love to expand and by buying out the fried chicken business, not only will they have larger premises, but they can add fried chicken to their current impressive menu, increase the number of customers, reduce their administration costs and possibly obtain a better deal with the landlord. They engage a business broker who approaches the owners of the fried chicken shop. By utilising the services of a business broker, emotions are taken out of the equation, especially during the negotiating process. The broker sorts a deal with both parties, they agree on a price and take over the shop. This transaction is an acquisition, nothing less, nothing more. If the owners from both businesses had decided to join the two shops and benefit from each other’s customers, save money by reducing the staff, etc, this would have been a merger.

Very often the most cost effective,

best and quickest way for a small business to grow, expand their customer base and increase their profit is to acquire another business. The acquisition may be either in the exact same industry or a business that might be able to bolt on to their existing enterprise, by offering an additional range of product or services. Generally, there are also several cost savings, such as administration, to be achieved by merging with or acquiring another business.

If you own a small successful business and are finding it difficult to increase your turnover, number of customers, etc, you should seriously consider acquiring or merging with another business. Organise a meeting with an expert business broker for advice on how to proceed forward.

Arnold Pierce Kelsey Business Broker

THE IMPACT OF COVID ON SMALL BUSINESSES IN AUSTRALIA

Australia is no exception. In particular, small businesses in Australia have been hard hit by the economic shutdowns and social distancing protocols that have been put in place to slow the spread of the virus. This article will provide a look at how these businesses have been affected and what is the ongoing effect post Covid-19.

THE IMPACT ON SMALL BUSINESSES GENERALLY

As with other countries, Australian small businesses have suffered greatly during this pandemic. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that 577,000 jobs were lost between March and May 2020, with more than half of those losses coming from small business owners. Many of these businesses had to close their doors due to restrictions on movement.

masks, protective shields, rubber gloves and other ”Covid merchandise” This revenue stream was never going to maintain its momentum, so businesses had to look to the next pivot or hope business returned to normal soon.

The government stimulus and support programs managed to keep many of these businesses open, however as these programs wound down, businesses had to look to other resources to stay afloat.

The Impact on Retail Business

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have been felt across the world, and

During the pandemic, being able to pivot was crucial. Manufacturers turned to making

Even before the pandemic struck, businesses were looking to online sales to boost their businesses and compete. With the onset of the pandemic, suddenly online was the only way people were shopping. Business owners who were well set up in e-commerce were quick to capitalise while others had to play catch up. Some still have not adapted.

The Impact on Manufacturing

Suddenly, with the effect of lockdowns been felt around the world, there was a supply chain crisis. Factories had been down on production, either because they had been locked down or their staff were home sick. This led to short supply and was the beginning of the inflation crisis now devastating economies.

Availability of Staff

For one reason or another, businesses were hit by staff shortages. Almost all industries were struck by this, however physical service business were severely affected. Pool services shops, landscaping businesses, general maintenance businesses, just to mention a few, suffered greatly. Work couldn’t be taken on, cost of wages went up as staff were poached and inexperienced staff left after only a few days as the pressure was too much.

Good News

While many businesses suffered, others did well. Here’s a list, which is by no means exhaustive:

• Suburban cafes and bakeries (people working from home and supporting local businesses)

• Business associated with take

away as opposed to sit down meals (Pizza for example)

• Mortgage brokers, financial planning businesses and insurance brokerages

• Courier businesses supporting the online economy

• Businesses supporting home working, like technology equipment suppliers and other IT related businesses

• Real estate, both sales and property management.

Winners and Losers

The losers were those that relied on personal contact to make business.

The winners were those that could operate from home and whose industries didn’t have to close down during the pandemic.

Lessons Learned

Maintain a strong culture within your organisation (helps with retention)

Be nervous whenever you feel comfortable.

Plan and train for the next future shock scenario

The Future

As this article reflects, the future

of business belongs to those who can:

• Adapt and pivot quickly (small business thrives here)

• Run businesses offering above award wages

• Create a culture where staff are not simply motivated by money

• Provide flexibility to staff

• Maintain a good balance between employed and contracted staff.

• Deliver their service through many different avenues

Australian business might look the same to you, but sadly the landscape is littered with failed business, bankruptcies and devastating personal loss. Empty shops and offices will be retenanted. The great Aussie spirit will prevail. We hope those same survivors will share the lessons of survival they have learnt. We learn most from our periods of hardship and challenge.

HERE IS WHAT WE FOUND.

For over two years, the Australian economy has faced uncertainty and market volatility as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns. While market shifts, particularly those observed during the pandemic, can induce fear and worry among brokers and clients, a transition in focus and mentality is required to adapt to the "new age" of business brokering.

Our determination to change gears in the face of shifting markets has been critical to our performance over the past year, leading to our success in selling over 15 businesses in the hospitality (40%), retail (20%) and distribution (20%) sectors.

Here, we offer some insights we've gained over the past year that could help you succeed in this dynamic, fast-paced industry – in the context of a highly unstable economy and environment:

ROBUST SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES ARE FAIL-SAFE GUARANTEES

During the prior year's pandemic lockdowns, we made an effort to focus on our systems and processes, essentially fine-tuning all our back-end activities. We optimised our coordination process, analysed market trends and Purchaser requirements as

well as found the most effective and user-friendly marketing channels and tools available. We had many things ready to go when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, enabling us to work with minimal disruption.

KNOW WHAT YOUR CLIENTS NEED

Instead of putting up as many listings as possible, we focused on investigating what our clients needed. Beginning in 2020, we concentrated on understanding Purchasers' reasons for acquiring, whether they are operators looking to expand, parents who have lost their corporate jobs or hospitality operators thriving thanks to government subsidies.

We anticipated what strategy to take when clients were ready to purchase or sell since we had already identified who required what. This has been beneficial, especially for private equity clients, who typically have extremely precise mandates. We were able to readily establish a common interest between Vendors and Purchasers that we are attempting to pair up due to our thorough grasp of the varying demands of our

clients. This enabled us to simplify our role as sales facilitators, requiring relatively little effort to persuade Purchasers to make an offer.

UNDERSTAND MARKET TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS

It is no secret that the COVID-19 lockdowns have created significant hurdles for business owners, including workforce and supply chain issues. This is also the fundamental reason for the

high ratio of Vendors to Purchasers during the last two years, as Purchasers sensibly fear the risks of running a business during this period. However, as business brokers, we believe that it is our responsibility to identify these challenges and understand how they may be mitigated as well as how the shifting market will influence or improve them in the long term.

As the economy gradually recovered in 2022, it is our responsibility to ensure that Purchasers recognise that these challenges are just temporary. In a way, they are acquiring a business at a discounted rate. The assured recovery of immigration is also certain to improve revenue over time, particularly for hospitality businesses that rely on tourism. Furthermore, while income for the previous two years has been predictably low for most businesses, Vendors ought to be aware that more Purchasers are now acquiring primarily on goodwill rather than financial records.

THERE’S NO NEED FOR CONVINCING WHEN YOU’RE BEING REALISTIC

Most brokers today value businesses primarily on their Vendors’ pricing expectations and multiples, often missing the step of reviewing and considering updated market data. However, we were one of the few brokers in the market that priced adequately based on comparable business sales in the past.

In 2022, we found that Vendors prefer to deal with us because of our brutal honesty! We weren't hesitant to offer them comparable sales, advise them to lower pricing if necessary and be upfront about how different the market is during the pandemic. While our pricing strategy is contemporary and suitable for the times, it has occasionally resulted in Vendor pushback.

Vendors frequently take time to recognise what we do. We've had vendors hang up on us or slam doors in our faces because they believe other brokers can get them twice as much as we can. At the end of the day, the same vendors contact us, and some of them have led us to some of our most successful sales. Overall, we strongly believe that being realistic is what propelled us to the next level.

THE PANDEMIC HELPED US FORGE STRONG TIES

Some of the Purchasers we've dealt with in the previous six months, in our experience, have already forgotten who we are. On the contrary, the Purchasers we communicated with during the pandemic lockdowns are still calling and displaying interest in dealing with us.

During the pandemic, one of our prospective Purchasers made an offer but had to relocate overseas. As a result, the transaction fell through. Only recently, he called us to say he's returned and wants us to find him a solid business to acquire. Despite speaking with ten different agents and being presented with ten various listings, he sought us first to engage our services – not because he wants to acquire now, but because he wants to buy with us.

KNOW YOUR WORTH

We acknowledge that the manner we market our listings is rather unconventional and more expensive than that of other brokers. Nevertheless, both Vendors and Purchasers choose to spend a premium price to engage us for our services. Business brokering has become more technologically driven which we have adapted with flying colours while staying current with recent industry trends. We have the expertise and results to justify our premium price. We have established our cutting-edge marketing approach over the years, and we are certain that the market must adapt to what we do.

If clients do not appreciate our way of doing things, we do not take them on. Simple as that.

RECAP

2022 was a bright year for business brokers, as both Purchasers and Vendors gained confidence as market conditions were more steady than the previous year, if not improving. To reiterate, the key to our success was our ability to determine who our Purchasers were, our commitment to having robust systems and processes, recognising our clients' needs and pairing them with only the most qualified businesses.

Polzella Business Sales Specialist

Known to colleagues, vendors and purchasers alike as “the Dynamic Duo of Business Sales” these two professionals are LINK Melbourne’s superstar Business Brokers. Together, their experience over the years has had them transact a variety of businesses from Large Hospitality Venues, Construction, Manufacturing, Health and Beauty, E-Commerce & Software, Distribution & Retail type businesses. Steven and Nadia’s hard work over the years has earnt them the title “Young Guns of the Industry” from there extensive client list. They have gained major traction as a Business Brokers from their simple approach of being extremely selective with which quality and profitable businesses they list.

Nadia

30-YEAR-OLD FOOD INSTITUTION HITS THE MARKET IN VICTORIA

Vanessa is the current manager and CEO of Bsale Australia. Over the past 11 years as a business owner, she understands what it takes to grow a business. As a writer and contributor on Bsale, she wants to bring informative articles that can assist people in the process of buying or selling a business.

It's humble beginning as a Polish inspired delicatessen in the 1990s has seen this business grow from strength to strength.

When two kids fresh out of university decided the corporate world wasn't for them, they embarked on their own entrepreneurial journey.

THE KRANSKY STALL

In 2009, with the festival season open in Melbourne, the young entrepreneurs set about opening a Kransky stall in Federation Square.

To ensure it was a winner - they needed one major ticket itemhigh-quality kransky’s!

“We approached this husband-

and-wife team and bought 1,000 sausages from them…. We sold out at this festival in three hours and made the most money” current owner.

It was a lightbulb moment and these foodies knew they were onto something.

As these entrepreneurs continued to grow and expand their market business the opportunity to purchase the original delicatessen became available in 2013.

MORE THAN JUST A DELICATESSEN

Full of ideas and a passion to be successful these budding entrepreneurs embraced the challenge and took over the business.

Modernizing systems, expanding product range, communicating to a broader customer base and importantly relocating to a purpose-built 330sqm Food store café location in the heart of Melbourne’s South Eastern metro growth corridor.

Their formula is simple – stock products that you cannot find at the major supermarkets.

In a world of growing healthconscious buyers looking for foods that are pure and not highly processed, the Foodstore is the answer. They source artisan goods from local makers as well as imported speciality goods from around the world.

Importantly a huge point of difference is their exclusive relationship with their sister ‘smallgoods manufacturing’ business. This has enabled a huge patronage and a draw card attracting buyers to high-quality smallgoods that cannot be easily found elsewhere. “This exclusivity arrangement will be extended to the prospective buyers”

Out the back you’ll see there is a full commercial kitchen that pumps out more of their own product lines and has plenty of upside potential for a new owner.

The European style food-store boasts a 10m long deli counters, you can browse aisles of weird and wonderful speciality foods. A huge wall of pickles and sauerkraut pays homage to the owners’ Polish roots, as well as a freezer full of house made Pierogi Polish dumplings. Salted herrings, smoked eel, tinned sprats, cod liver, hard to find cheeses such as proper quark cheese. You might even catch the staff cracking a 40kg 3yr old wheel of Parmesan.

It's a full European food store, bread, sweets and temptations are plenty; baked cheesecakes, poppyseed strudels and babkas tempt you from top of the deli counter. There's also a café side pumping out coffee and good value sandwiches

THE CALIBRE

This business is nothing short of a well-oiled machine. With management in place and six team members, this business is fully systemised and ready for the new owners.

“It's fully under management. There's a manager and an office manager... I’m there maybe one day a week”

This delicatessen is no run-of-themill operation. It has been fully established by these business owners to ensure its success.

“Full supermarket style point of sale system. Where everything is tracked, there's security cameras… etcetera. Operationally, there's some really good systems in place”

Notably, this food-store is a wellestablished brand within the Melbourne food scene with a suite of editorials published, regular mentions in food media source as well as strong social media following.

SO, WHY THE SALE?

These business owners always had success as part of their plans.

Over the past 9 years, these passionate business owners and their team have established a very successful business in a growing area.

Expanding on their knowledge and expertise these owners are focusing their sights on food

manufacturing. Driven to create innovative products with a plan to become Australia’s best premium small goods supplier. The current owners are moving into the manufacturing space.

The opportunity exists to buy the business with a lease agreement or purchase the business and commercial premises.

Who would be the right buyer for this business?

“We are really genuine people. Hopefully, we find the next custodian.”

It's evident the owner's passion for this 30-year-old delicatessen that launched their first entrepreneurial journey in 2009.

A buyer who can embrace this business, its community and continue the legacy.

When questioned by Bsale whether they need to come from the food industry, the owner shared;

“I didn't come from a food background; I was just passionate about food.”

I think that is the key to owning a delicatessen. You need to be passionate about food and business.

Interested buyers, should make contact with the listing agent. This is a genuine sale of a very unique business in Victoria.

Unless sold prior, Expressions of Interest will close at 4 pm on Wednesday, 22nd of February 2023.

You can view the full listing details here

THE LOCAL GUYS

ABOUT THE LOCAL GUYS

Established in 2019 by Jarrad and Stacey Goulding, The Local Guys is a service-based franchise offering Electrical Test & Tagging, Pest Control and Cleaning.

Prior to The Local Guys, Jarrad and Stacey had owned multiple hospitality and retail franchises, so having been franchisees themselves, they worked in all areas of business and quickly learned the positives and negatives of franchising. This allowed them to learn the franchise model; from a franchisee perspective, which they have used to shape The Local Guys brand – installing our company motto: Franchise Partner First!

With Jarrad’s business and technician experience, and Stacey as a qualified accountant, The Local Guys was born from the desire to have a healthy work-life balance. They knew the success, financial stability and flexibility that the service-based industries offered outweighed all other

avenues! Leveraging off their 10+ years of experience in the electrical test and tag industry, they decided to franchise The Local Guys brand in 2019 and have never looked back!

OUR VALUES

We are a family operated franchise with our core values being centered around family, innovation, integrity, devotion and passion.

At The Local Guys, we believe in paying it forward, one meal at a time! We understand business is important, however, we also believe it is important to give back to the less fortunate. We donate $5 from every job we complete to World Vision Australia to help bridge the gap in many of our Aboriginal communities. Currently donating around $1,000 per month and growing.

WHY THE SERVICEBASED INDUSTRY

The service-based industry offers:

• Repeat work: The industry

offers ongoing work increasing the retention of our clients.

• High demand for work: The industry demands ensure that our franchises continue to thrive! Our services are seen as ‘essential’ services.

• Work-life balance: As your own boss, you can choose your own working hours! If you want to pick up the kids from school or have Friday’s off to play golf, you can!

• High profit margins

ABOUT OUR FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

The Local Guys vision is to offer franchise opportunity that creates happy, fulfilled and successful franchise partners that are passionate about what they do! We aim to achieve this by offering open and honest family values, fair and transparent franchise agreements, and a franchise model that is the vehicle for franchisees to achieve their goals through our company!

With all of our franchise

opportunities, we offer:

• An open and transparent fee structure with fixed fees –We want to encourage our franchise partners to grow their business as large as they would like without us taking more!

• $1,000 per week paid for work guarantee – We understand the first 12 months of business can be daunting which is why we offer this for added peace of mind!

• Simple one-stop-shop software for customer relations (quoting, invoicing, scheduling work, reporting)

• Full training in all areas of business and technician training with an industry expert

• Ongoing support including franchise meetings, weekly check ins and training app!

• Online training platform (operations manual) including videos, images, links

• Current success rate of 96% for our franchise partners

ACCOLADES

The Local Guys were the winners for both the 2022 and 2023 Product Review Awards for their category. We have also

been nominated for two awards for Business Excellence – and have been featured in business magazines and on Channel 7 News.

Due to winning multiple large national contracts, our business continues to grow 100% year on year – resulting in not enough franchise partners to cover the demands of work we are receiving… Therefore, we are seeking out high quality individuals to join our company!

OVERCOMING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY IN 2023

Continued economic uncertainty continues to dominate the business landscape in Australia. However, as businesses begin to recover from the challenges faced over the last three years, they now need to prepare for a potential recession in 2023.

A recent survey by GoTo and OnePoll found 79 per cent of Australian business owners believe one will occur in the next 6 months. Amongst this chaos, businesses need to ensure employees feel unified with the business through economic challenges.

HONESTY THROUGH UNCERTAINTY

The consequences of the last three years have led to a series of supply chain disruptions and labour shortages, spiking the cost of living and disturbing the economy. This has had a significant impact on the way we work.

GoTo’s survey found that 56 per cent of business leaders felt COVID-19 has impacted the way employees now work and act in 2022. Furthermore, 41 per cent cited inflation and the rising cost of living as affecting employee choices with working.

Author: Lindsay Brown VP of APAC, GoTo www.goto.com

Lindsay is the Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific for GoTo. He leads the strategy, performance and ongoing evolution of the regional business.

Ensuring employees are connected to the organisation during economic uncertainty can be difficult so there needs to be a focus on transparency and strategy in how budgets are utilised. Businesses that remain open and honest with employees during economic instability will reduce insecurity and instability among staff.

Communicating effectively and clearly across a range of channels about business updates, regularly checking in with employees about their well-being, and seeking feedback will build a united workplace.

BUILD A BARRICADE AGAINST CHALLENGING BUSINESS CONDITIONS

Demonstrating to employees that the business is taking the right steps to future-proof and unify against economic instability brings peace of mind to employees.

Many businesses are taking actions such as to prepare for economic uncertainty.

To add further stability, businesses can look to save 3 months' worth of profits as an emergency buffer, diversify business cash flow and consolidate their technology stack.

THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY IS INTEGRAL

Technology is pivotal for businesses to future-proof employees during economic instability.

Eighty-four per cent of Australian business owners believe ensuring employee devices are working properly is vital to be prepared for future issues, which coincides with the fact 71 per cent of employees are now updating employee devices annually.

When businesses utilise the correct technology for employees, it builds a higher quality work environment, and brings ease to

work operations, reducing stress and further futureproofing the workplace.

A variety of factors will continue to impact the economy. As businesses prepare for an economic downturn, it is critical that business decisions relate back to unifying employees with the business.

Transparency is vital, and by effectively utilising the business budget to implement the right technology, improve morale and be future-proof against recession, businesses can ensure their employees and organisation is united through economic uncertainty in the new year.

BEST INDUSTRIES TO ENTER IN 2023

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 pandemic! The world has been slowly but surely opening its borders, relaxing its restrictions to enable the entire population to move freely with less fear. So has Australia. We have live events start to gain steam in 2022, with 2023 promising to bring back jampacked happenings nationwide.

Outside of live entertainment, the country has started to open its borders to tourists. From 6 July 2022, travellers entering or leaving Australia need not provide evidence of vaccination. Local travellers are also more relaxed about visiting other states for a holiday and maybe visiting loved ones from other states.

More relaxed restrictions also mean that businesses are free to operate at full capacity with no hindrances to operations. Import-centric industries are also freer to welcome more of the products or raw materials that they source from overseas to boost operations. Collaboration, especially in-person meetups with experts, may have a boost as foreign experts visit the country to collaborate with local professionals.

While the groundwork for businesses across most industries has already been done, there are

a select few market sectors that may set themselves apart from the rest. These are the following:

TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT

2022 saw the revival of live, inperson events, such as expos, conferences, seminars, sporting events and concerts, among others. Global events include the Australian Open, the FIFA World Cup, the Academy Awards and Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris. More relaxed restrictions, as already mentioned above, may bring many foreign tourists to Australia. As such, inbound tour operators in Australia are expected to grow at a spectacular 4,280% from 2022 to 2023. Online travel bookings are also anticipated to grow at an excellent rate of 84.5% over the same period.

of approximately $100 billion per annum. While the hospitality industry has faced challenges, increases in travel and tourism are projected to drive significant industry growth. Keys to the sector’s success are its ability to provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming environment for its guests.

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

One of the largest industries worldwide is the hospitality industry, being one of the world’s largest employers. Locally, this sector generates significant tax revenue

Success in hospitality is projected to trickle down to the education sector, specifically from Maurice

international students seeking world-class training and instruction.

The best institutes can help arm students with the knowledge and skills they need to supply the much-needed workforce for the sector.

BUSINESS SUPPORT AND SERVICES

Due to the multitude of different businesses opening and changing hands, it has become paramount for owners to distinguish themselves from the competition. Expensive media marketing and advertising on print, radio and television are now long gone. Instead, marketing engines that are fully owned and controlled with minimal fees are now trending.

Examples of trending marketing methods are social media, SEO and content marketing. Different operators may be ill-equipped to generate traffic using the said methods and will need the support of marketing firms operating in the business support and services sector to guide the way forwards.

Growing operators that see an avenue for expansion may need additional capital to act on their growth opportunities. Many have tremendous potential, but few have the resources to push through. Here comes the venture capital industry, which can make equity

investments and provide cash for business owners looking to expand.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology is a very broad market sector that trickles down to almost all other industries. Trending in recent years is the focus on robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality, among others. Robotics and artificial intelligence show tremendous pressure to make life easier for everyone by assisting with mundane tasks. Augmented reality and virtual reality may give everybody a new form of entertainment and aid in lifestyle choices.

Assistive technology for the ageing population may also be a popular trend in recent years. Elderly individuals and the disabled may benefit from increased mobility, whether in the comforts of their homes or out and about in the community. Improvements in assistive technology may enable the elderly and disabled to have a better quality of life.

The automotive industry may also benefit from improvements in technology as the world tries to minimise its carbon footprint. Electric vehicles are beginning to trend worldwide, with not only trending automotive brands releasing fully battery-powered automobiles. Traditional manufacturers are also starting to introduce electric vehicles to the global market.

HEALTH

The COVID-19 pandemic has made people more aware of their mortality and their need to prioritise their health above all other concerns. Aside from traditional healthcare in the form of medical check-ups, the health industry has started to introduce novel services in which the public may be interested. Included in these novel services are genetic testing and stem cell therapy to treat and prevent various medical issues and concerns.

Cryo-banks may also be on the rise, especially with individuals who want to collect and store their genetic material for future use. Natural health therapies are also on the rise as people look for a better quality of life without resorting to aggressive medical treatments.

THE TIME IS NOW!

There is no better time to become a business owner than today! There is a wealth of opportunity currently on the market. All they need are savvy entrepreneurs with tremendous vision and an unparalleled drive to succeed. We are on the cusp when the present intersects with the future when the bold and the brave are set to reap unimaginable rewards.

If you would like to be one of the trailblazers of the future, contact LINK today! We have a comprehensive portfolio of potential businesses that could catch fire beginning in 2023.

There truly is no other professional in the Business Brokerage or M&A Advisory industry quite like Maurice Wolman. His unique expertise comes from both his experience as a CPA, and from his experience as a business owner and corporate executive. He is well-versed in business sales relating to the manufacturing, wholesale, import/export and distribution sectors – both at a ‘main-street’ level and at a ‘mid-market/M&A’ level. Professionalism, accompanied by transparency, is elevated to an art-form by Maurice! Maurice is now proud to join the LINK team, having been ‘head-hunted’ personally by the Directors of the business – who heard of his reputation of outstanding accomplishments and who simply had to have him as part of the LINK family!

REFUGEE TO BUSINESS OWNER – A BUSINESS MENTORING SUCCESS STORY

P. 0401 349 481

E. erica.jones@mmj.com.au www.mmj.com.au

Building a life of purpose, participating in community, and having a sense of belonging can be elements that we easily take for granted – these are things that take place over time, often subtly without us realising it is happening. Our support structure is frequently invisible, growing organically through new connections, events, and learnings.

Life is challenging, but we often assume that everyone has equal access to tools of selfempowerment and independence, but this is not always the case. People from refugee backgrounds have often experienced trauma, significant upheaval, loss and months or years of uncertainty

before arrival in Australia, and once in Australia, they are faced with the added complication of having to navigate the practical and personal challenges of starting a new life, often without that all-essential support structure.

SCARF, a refugee support service, established in the Illawarra in 2005, by co-founders Sharyn and Kel Mackenzie, was created to facilitate a range of targeted programs tailored to directly help refugee entrants overcome barriers and build a secure, vibrant life in their new home.

The service is about creating connections, generating opportunities that build a sense

of belonging and promoting social and economic inclusion. It is, at its core, about empowerment.

Today SCARF has over 2100 community members registered with them, representing nearly 400 households. Most have been out of their country and living in camps or other desperate conditions for at least five and, in some cases, up to 20 years. Over 150 volunteers work now with the community through SCARF’s varied programs.

For MMJ Wollongong’s Business Sales team, this seemed like exactly the right type of organization to work with.

Refugee entrants often need to overcome multiple barriers

Erica Jones Business Sales Consultant

to gaining employment. The capacity to start and effectively manage a micro or small business can function as a gateway into further community connection; decreasing isolation and helping them to embed themselves and their families into a new, positive way of life.

Business Sales offered their consultants for holistic and strengths-based one-to-one mentoring opportunities with individuals who were registered with SCARF and in the process of starting up or managing a small business.

This program was dynamic, first gauging the mentee’s needs and then developing support mechanisms to further assist in managing those processes. This took the form of individual sessions and has continued on an as-needed basis.

Justin Bunt, Business Sales Consultant, described it as a dual

learning experience ‘I learned a lot; every mentee had a different business and a different approach to managing that business.’

It also related directly to his core purpose as a business sales consultant.

‘I enjoy getting to understand anyone’s business – it can be a way of sharing best practices and wisdom gained from our dayto-day engagement with other business owners – and in the end, we know that this will have a real, practicable, positive impact on an individual’s work life.’

Martin Lo Surdo, who still meets with his mentor regularly, finds the process itself incredibly rewarding and satisfying; ‘I get to help someone and be part of their network – their support system. It’s an incredibly brave and vital thing – to leave one’s own country and embark on a new life in another – if the least I can do is assist in a small way to make that

process easier – then it is well worth it.’

The results are tangible too. ‘Focusing on practical solutions to everyday business dilemmas has shown up in increases in sales and customers and revenue’ This in turn helps build confidence and gives the mentee value in real-time.

For an organisation like MMJ, the concept of utilising a triple bottom line approach as an accounting framework (looking at 3 parts: social, environmental, and economic), is not a new concept. What this does do, however, is ensure that the focus is on more than just financial impact, allowing teams to look for more unique ways to put back into the community.

Assessing performance as an organisation from a broader perspective gives the impetus to look at unique and diverse opportunities (like this), that are community focused and builds value in thoughtful ways.

The Business Sales team are looking forward to this program continuing in the coming year.

SCARF is an essential and vibrant community program and you too, can help refugee entrants in the Illawarra to rebuild their lives and establish a sense of belonging by joining their community of dedicated volunteers and supporters. If you would like to donate or get involved go to their website: https://www.scarfsupport.org.au/ SCARF information sourced from: https://www.scarfsupport.org.au/

BEECHWORTH SWEET COMPANY FOR SALE: SHARE IN THE MAGIC

Author: Vanessa Lovie CEO Bsale Australia

P: 02 7228 0498 E: vanessa@bsale.com.au bsale.com.au

Vanessa is the current manager and CEO of Bsale Australia. Over the past 11 years as a business owner, she understands what it takes to grow a business. As a writer and contributor on Bsale, she wants to bring informative articles that can assist people in the process of buying or selling a business.

Nestled in the foothills of Victoria’s High Country is the historic gold-mining town of Beechworth. Favourited as a tourist destination just 3

hours from Melbourne and 40 min from Albury / Wodonga. People flock to the region to revel in the town's attractions.

With claims its “Australia's finest historic gold-mining town” Visitor Information, you can step back in time to experience the goldmining era.

Offering one of Victoria's best historic gold rush experiences, Beechworth is “one of the most popular tourist towns in North East Victoria. It got a lot going for it” shares agent Dallas Lodge.

“Heritage and natural attractions. Good accommodation and a great holiday destination”

EXPERIENCE THE JOY

When heading on an Aussie vacation, stumbling across a sweets shop in a tourist town it's like all your dreams have come true.

“Visitors remark that entering our store reminds them of a cross

between Alice In Wonderland, Aladdin’s Cave and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Sweet Company

With 4.5 stars and over 250 Google reviews, customers share the joy of visiting this iconic store.

“Another must if you visit Beechworth is to stop at the lolly shop and get your sugar sweet fix. The kids enjoyed the wide selection of lollies. The staff were friendly and polite” Peter Lowden

“A really delightful place with so many choices!!! Ended up buying locally made rocky road and chocolate-covered coffee beans. The shop set-up is gorgeous and welcoming as well. A must-visit when at Beechworth” Marta Tesoro

This 30-year-old business has been an icon in the town of Beechworth with many tourists ensuring they return.

“10 years ago I walked into this

store on a week-long school music excursion and was blown away by the range. I recently revisited this store and I was not disappointed. They have a massive range of confectionery - both imported and local” Adam Lichoudaris

GOOD THINGS COME IN TWOS

Beechworth Sweets Company was established in 1992 and later In 2016, the owners set up a second store in Mansfield VIC. You can experience the joy of the tourist trade in this relatively simple business in two locationsBeechworth and Mansfield.

The current owner is transitioning into retirement and offering this very unique opportunity.

“Sales like this don't come across people's desks every day. It's a pretty niche business. The location of the businesses, longevity, long lease and genuine progression to retirement ticks a lot of boxes” agent, Dallas Lodge shares.

“The current owner used to be the bookkeeper for the previous owner. Then she purchased the Beechworth business 8 years ago”

Mansfield was established in 2016 and continues to see “year-onyear increases in sales”.

This business has proven to be stable and successful for its owners. It is now ready for the next generation.

SIMPLE AND SWEET

This business is relatively simple to operate, with minimal onsite food preparation. Its focus is on customer service, product sourcing, team management and sales.

“This business is easier to run than say a bakery” Dallas Lodge

“The fudge is the only product that is manufactured in-house and accounts for about 5% of their products. The rest of the products are sourced elsewhere”

“They have good supplier relationships and have got everything down pat to the products they source. It’s a relatively simple business to operate because of that”

With trained and experienced staff in both locations, it's primed for transition to a new owner.

This a genuine sale as the owner is approaching retirement age

WHO IS THE PERFECT BUYER?

An iconic business in a tourist town - needs to remain just that to continue its success.

“The business is relatively important for the town of Beechworth” Dallas Lodge

“In my opinion, it could be someone from Beechworth or within close proximity such as Albury/Wodonga or Wangaratta. Someone within an hour's drive”

With the owner currently transitioning out of the business. It is the perfect opportunity for an investor or someone locally to acquire the business.

“The business continues to see year-on-year growth”

“The owner is now working in the business 3 days a week”

“Really healthy turnover and bottom line. To the point where it could be bought and managed by an investor from afar, whether it be Melbourne or elsewhere”

With the growth in online sales and eCommerce sites, someone with experience in digital marketing could drive online sales even further.

The business is already profitable, but every buyer wants to know ‘what more can I do’ and this business is primed and ready for further growth, especially online.

“There is an online presence. But it’s probably something a buyer could look at increasing and pushing up sales”

Genuine buyers make contact with Dallas Lodge at Finn Business Sales

NAILING BUSINESS AWARDS IN 2023

Let us count the ways. There’s so many ways to promote your business, it can be overwhelming. Working out the best tactics to get your business in front of prospective clients, so they know who you are and what you do, can take as much time as actually doing the work.

After publicity, there is no greater social proof than business awards. Why? Because business awards allow you to showcase your expertise and accomplishments by having them judged by an impartial third party. Third party credibility is incredibly powerful.

Words have always intrigued Annette Densham. From the moment she could hold a book, she loved nothing more than immersing in stories of adventure and mystery. When it came time to choose a career, it was a natural pathway for her curious and creative mind to venture into the world of media, where her inquisitive nature could delve into other people's stories. With over 30 years in media, corporate communications and public relations, Annetter loves nothing more than asking lots of questions to uncover the incredible stories out there.

But if you are in business, your number one job is marketing. You may be in law, HR, sell a great product or have the best service on the planet, but if no one knows about you, you are just shouting into the wind and hoping someone hears you.

Working out what people want from you is another stumbling block. How do you get cut through? In this world that demands more and more social proof, a great tactic to add to your marketing mix in 2023 is entering business awards.

Human beings make decisions based on emotions. Yes, having a powerful brand presence certainly helps - a great website, insightful content and appealing brandingbut awards give a little oomph to your messaging.

Think of your marketing, including business awards, as bread crumbs you are dropping. These bread crumbs go a long way to building know, like and trust for those who follow you or discover you through all your marketing efforts. The human limbic system - the place in our brain that manages our emotions - drives buying behaviour. You can tap into that

with your marketing… and awards.

But like all marketing, you need a strategy. It is not enough to enter, make the finals and win. You need to align the process with your key messaging, ideal audience (what will float their boat to buy from you) and your goals and objectives for the year.

It all starts with a plan for success.

CREATE AN AWARDS CALENDAR TO HELP WITH PLANNING

Winning starts with not leaving the entry until the last minute. Instead of flying by the seat of your pants, spend time planning an awards calendar - find out the open and closing dates so you can plan your time and manage your resources, review the criteria so you know what the awards are looking for, and collate the information that will support your entry claims.

It’s obvious to judges when someone has rushed the entrythere are typos, spelling mistakes, and lots of hyperbole to cover the fact that their submission has little substance.

GET ORGANISED TO MAKE THE PROCESS SMOOTHER

‘Prior planning prevents poor performance’ is not just a naff saying people pull out to make those who are unorganised feel inadequate. There's a sound time management sense to this saying.

After you have created a 12-month awards calendar so you know what is coming up, you can create an awards black box - a folder on your computer or Cloud drive to collate and file anything and everything to support your award claims.

Go back through your diary/ calendar to take note of deals won, podcasts, interviews and other aspects of business you have achieved in.Google yourself

and file all media wins and other third-party credibility pieces.

Reach out to clients/ customers for reviews and testimonials. Develop case studies of successful projects or client work. If you make a habit of filing this information regularly, when the awards open, you do not have to wrack your brain trying to remember all the things you have accomplished during the award’s timeline.

SPEND TIME REVIEWING THE QUESTIONS

Comprehension is also a valuable skill for those who want to walk away with an impressive trophy. This means read the questions over and over to ensure you clearly understand what the judges are looking for. The category criteria will also be a dead giveaway of what will make your submission rise to the top. As you write your answers to the category questions, keep going back to review, asking yourself if you have answered them succinctly, clearly and with substantive evidence or proof.

Once you are happy with your answers, proofread and edit because glaring mistakes can count against you. If you are going to spend money or time or both on this process, making sure you have followed the instructions is key.

RESPECT WORK AND TIME LIMITS

Understanding and sticking to word or time limits (if submitting a video) can make or break your entry. Nothing screams ‘disrespect’ more than someone who waffles or goes over the limit. Limits are there for a reason. Respect the judge’s time. Respect other entries who stuck to the limits. If you do go over the limit, re-read the questions and review your answers because you may have repeated yourself or not comprehended the question.

Ignore this at your peril, because if you do the judges will put your submission to the bottom of the pile.

DON’T MAKE CLAIMS YOU CAN’T PROVE

In many awards, at the end of all the questions, is the opportunity to upload OPTIONAL supporting documentation. Here is your chance to give a little more information to support your entry. Most awards have tight word limits, and it is hard to convey 12 months of achievements in a few hundred words.

The support documents are your chance to validate, substantiate and qualify your claims in the written section. Say you have achieved a 100% business growth in the past 12 months, the support document can include graphs of your financial growth monthon-month. Or you have helped several people improve their offerings, the support document can highlight case studies and data insights on how you did that.

GO FOR THE WIN

Making the finals or winning awards all comes down to a few very simple and easy to implement actions.

Given the time it takes to enter an award, or the money invested to get someone to do it for you, it’s worth it for the third party credibility awards given, the PR opportunities, and the business that will come your way because people love doing business with a winner.

INTERNATIONAL

JANUARY

Global Good Awards

FEBRUARY

Stevie International Business Awards Business Brilliance Awards MAY

Stevie Awards for Women in Business JULY

Titan Awards for Women in Business Globee Business Excellence Awards

OCTOBER

Stevie Asia Pacific Awards Think Global Awards DECEMBER

Titan Awards Disruptor Awards

STATE AWARDS

QUEENSLAND

MAY

Lord Mayor's Business Awards Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards

JUNE

Sunshine Coast Business Awards Moreton Bay Region Business Awards NSW JUNE NSW Business Awards JULY NSW Tourism Awards WA JUNE Pinnacle Awards Rise Awards OCTOBER 40 Under 40

NATIONAL

DIFFERENT OPENING DATES DEPENDING ON YOUR LOCATION

Local Business Awards

MAY

AusMumpreneur Awards Australian Small Business Champion Awards

JUNE

Australian Women Small Business Champion Awards Mid year Telstra Best of Business Awards

JULY

Australian Young Entrepreneur Awards CEO Magazine's Executive of the Year Awards Ethnic Business Awards SBE Impact Awards Pause Awards XERO Awards

Australian Business Book Excellence Awards

AUGUST Altitude Awards SEPTEMBER SmartCompany Smart50 Awards Outstanding Leadership Awards

OCTOBER Pro Bono Impact 25

WOMEN SPECIFIC AWARDS

JUNE

SA Woman Awards

JULY

Women in Finance Women in Digital Women in STEM - Qld based Women in Mining - NSW based She Inspires Awards

Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Awards - Qld based Excellence in Women’s Leadership Awards

AUGUST

Freedom Awards

VICTORIA MAY Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Canberra Business Women Awards SEPTEMBER AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

OCTOBER Excellence in Women’s Leadership Awards

COVID FUELS GROWTH FOR BRISBANE PRINT STORE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

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Global supply chain issues and pandemic-related printing needs have delivered strong growth for MBE Brisbane CBD as the business centre chalks up 20 years of operation.

Under the leadership of American backpacker-turned-business owner Chris Ryder, the enterprise – now one of the highest performing MBE stores in Australia – has recorded 200 per cent growth since COVID’s emergence.

“The pandemic prompted significant demand for business printing, both COVID-related and general advertising, and the shift to working from home saw an uptick in demand for mailbox, virtual office and courier services,” said Mr Ryder.

“Global supply chain issues also saw many companies return to local printing to counteract untenable delays and stay agile in an ever-changing environment.”

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Chris Ryder MBE Franchise Owner

the centre, having just migrated to Australia from California.

A 27-year-old high school dropout with limited design experience when he arrived Down Under, Mr Ryder needed to study to stay in Australia, so decided to pursue graphic design at TAFE.

He excelled and, by April 2007, had landed his first Australian job, beginning work at MBE Eight Mile Plains

in the Brisbane Technology Park.

It was there, while working in production and graphic design over a number of years, that he learned the ins and outs of the trade.

“The store started breaking sales records really quickly and I learned a lot about business, customer service and sales from my boss, Neil,” Mr Ryder explained.

“I was taught to never say no to a client and to under promise and over deliver, both of which remain central to how I work today.

“It’s also important to empower your customers and teach them how to save money on printing, because that makes them more likely to succeed.”

From his early days as a general MBE employee, the father-of-two worked his way up to become MBE Queensland State Manager.

He turned the Brisbane CBD centre around within months of taking over, and has managed six other MBE centres, helping them to scale up their operations.

“If you’re prepared to work hard – and as an owner, you should be prepared to work twice as hard as your employees – and are dedicated, you can run a successful small business,” said Mr Ryder.

“It’s critical you learn to be resilient, not to fear failure and to face your challenges head on.”

MBE chief executive officer Clayton Treloar said MBE Brisbane CBD was

a great success story.

“Chris’ ability to stay responsive to a changing economy, with the support of MBE’s head office, and deliver exceptional customer service – and products – are key to his success,” said Mr Treloar.

“He’s an incredible example of how owning a franchise can help transform a career and a life and we’re thrilled to see MBE Brisbane celebrate 20 years of operation in 2022.”

Now, after seven years at the helm of MBE Brisbane CBD, during which time he’s employed more than a dozen people, Mr Ryder is not slowing down.

“I expect the increased demand for domestic printing services to continue as businesses return to normal post-COVID,” he said.

“I think the pandemic has reminded many companies of the need to have trusted relationships with local suppliers.”

And, believe it or not, Chris is already thinking about the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

“That’s going to be a phenomenal time to be in business and we’re looking forward to working with our clients to help them make the most of Brisbane’s big moment in the world spotlight.

“I just feel really lucky to be able to have been given the opportunity I have here in Australia and with MBE and to be able to have given so many people jobs already, and I just want to pay that forward.”

Founded by Rod Young in 1983, the Australian end-to-end consulting, legal, recruitment and brand and marketing firm was created to assist entrepreneurs from start-ups and SMEs to NGOs, government bodies and large corporates to develop sustainable franchise networks.

" I just feel really lucky to be able to have been given the opportunity I have here in Australia and with MBE and to be able to have given so many people jobs already, and I just want to pay that forward.

Purchasing a business can be a challenging process to navigate. Business finance structures are more complex than your average home loan and require specific experience from a specialist finance broker.

NMC Finance has over a decade of experience in commercial finance and can help you secure the best deal to suit your circumstances.

We look at your situation holistically. Our indepth understanding of the finance industry allows us to source, negotiate and execute even the most complex structures across all industries

We’ve worked inside the banks. Our understanding of their pricing models gives us the insight that achieving the best rate for a business is not as simple as calculating a home loan rate

We have more than 38 lenders on our panel available to you. This choice, combined with our skillset, will help deliver the best solution for your business and situation

We operate under a set of high personal ethical standards We don’t do deals based on the highest commission. Our goal is to lay the foundations to set you and your business up for short and long-term success. We work with you at every step to understand your options, mitigate risk and maximise achieving your business goals.

Using our knowledge of the current market combined with our integrity and professionalism, we relentlessly pursue the ideal business finance structure to meet your objectives

MELBOURNE MUM LAUNCHES START-UP DURING COVID-19 CRISIS AND A PERSONAL HEALTH SCARE

Author: The Why Meat Co. | E. admin@whymeatcompany.com.au | whymeatcompany.com.au

Emma White faced monumental health struggles on her way to successfully launching her range of plant-based sausage rolls into Woolworths stores nationally.

Remarkably, the launch was undertaken during the turmoil that was the 2020 COVID lockdowns in Victoria. As the founder and consultant of Food Specialists, Emma was already ‘flat-out’ in her thriving consulting business, assisting her clients in the Food Manufacturing industry, supporting Australian manufacturers in the challenging endeavours to supply food, in the retail market.

With the news of the COVID lockdowns, school shutdowns and her clients facing intense stress, the pressure cooker of life was

set to maximum. Her husband Ashley was working in his day job at the time and his role required attendance at work. In the chaos of home schooling, managing COVID crisis talks as a consultant and planning the launch of her new start up The Why Meat Co. needless to say, something had to give.

While at home, Emma unexpectedly suffered severe pain in the head and was quickly rushed to hospital for scans and treatment. Hours later, drugged up and in immense pain, she was diagnosed with severe head trauma with a dangerous condition that had the potential to take her life, namely a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage on the brain. This is an emergency condition in which a blood vessel ruptures near the brain

and causes internal bleeding. Due to the serious nature of her condition, she was rushed to the specialised neurological ward at the Austin Hospital, the day after being admitted to emergency at Box Hill hospital.

Extremely painful, this illness requires the patient to undergo many brain scans and tests, including weeks of monitored supervision in a specialised neurological ward. Mostly on her own, with nurses as companionship, visitor restrictions kept family visits to a minimum.

Emma was warned by the leading neurologist that patients with this condition were often incapacitated for weeks. The nurses were amazed when she was sitting up from day three. Her release from hospital was fast-

tracked with strict instructions. Miraculously she was picked up the day of her daughter's 7th birthday, testament to a mother’s will not to miss her girl’s special day.

Informed that full recovery can

venture to supply the largest retail chain in the country and adding to these stresses, financial leading to businesses was drying up therefore The Why Meat Co. had to be fully self-funded. On top of all this, Victorian parents were obligated to become teachers in a home-schooling program. As they say, this was the final straw and took an immediate toll on Emma’s health.

Three weeks after being released from hospital, and still in recovery mode, she receives the news that her plant-based sausage rolls under The Why Meat Co. brand had been accepted by the behemoth, Woolworths Retail Group.

Gluten Free product pulled out of the manufacturing contract, citing massive disruptions to business operations.

This meant Emma and her team had to urgently search for a new supplier that could meet her strict product quality and quantity supply standards. With travel restriction in place, this search was limited to the local Melbourne metro area, as interstate travel was not an option.

take months, the first week out of hospital was tough. She had to be isolated from her children due to her vulnerable state and was bed ridden at her parent’s house, her caregivers during this recovery stage. The mounting pressures of running a full-time consulting business, building a new branded

A crossroad moment, to say the least, and a monumental decision had to be made! ‘YES’ she can supply Woolworths or ‘NO’ it’s not possible to proceed with the COVID-19 restrictions fully in place and Emma’s health, taking its toll. With total commitment to delivering on her promises to Woolworths, Emma simply said ‘let’s do this’! Ash her husband resigned from his steady day job and the family put everything into making the start up a commercial reality.

COVID-19 created casualties along the way and a month before The Why Meat Co. products were set to be stocked into Woolworths stores, their supplier for the

With all hands-on deck, problem solving a ‘no supplier’ issue from every angle, The Why Meat Co. explored all avenues and pulled off a deal at literally the final hour, comprised of two weeks of intense fast-tracked negotiations. The Why Meat Co. was able to deliver on its contractual obligations, in-spite of all the external obstacles and personal drama that was 2020.

The team delivered above and beyond, even extending on the original agreement of 608 stores, increasing store ranging to over 900, for their Wheat Pastry Plantbased Sausage Rolls.

Emma’s advice for business owners, specifically in the food sector, to tackle the year ahead is to try and localise as much of their production as possible.

“When food production and supply is kept as local as possible, communities benefit economically from the increased employment opportunities. This also reduces the chance of extreme weather or staffing shortages that may be happening far away having such an intense impact locally,” says White.

For more information, Australians can visit www. whymeatcompany.com.au.

HOWARDS STORAGE WORLD OFFERS RARE OPPORTUNITY

Head office has instructed it's time to sell!

With some of their most successful store locations on offer, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

around the world.

This rare opportunity see’s 16 established franchise locations on offer in NSW, ACT and QLD. With prices ranging from $86,000 to $760,000 plus stock. There is a price point for just about any buyer.

Author: Vanessa Lovie CEO Bsale Australia

Vanessa is the current manager and CEO of Bsale Australia. Over the past 11 years as a business owner, she understands what it takes to grow a business. As a writer and contributor on Bsale, she wants to bring informative articles that can assist people in the process of buying or selling a business.

Howards Storage World is an iconic Australian franchise group that was established in Sydney, NSW. Started in the 1970s by Les and Edda Howard it began franchising in 1997. Today there are over 35 stores nationally.

At the heart of Howards Storage World is the ‘joy in being simply organised’

With storage solutions for every room, Howards Storage World is a well known retailer that stocks quality brands from Australia and

“It's time to get some dedicated owner-operators into these locations” Listing agent, Michael Newham shares.

“There's a good selection there. As you can see some are very profitable and others have room to grow”

“This a good opportunity to acquire a franchise that is already under management and become the owner-operator.”

That is a major key to this

opportunity - they are already established!

“The franchisor has been successfully running them as corporate-owned stores for many years and is now ready to offer them to dedicated new owneroperators to improve and take them to the next level.”

These franchise locations have lease agreements, sales histories, forecasts, staff and much more. Walking into an established franchise location can give you a higher level of predictability than a new site.

That is the vision of Howards Storage World. To find

“Someone who has a passion for retail and wants to be part of a group that's going to help them and nurture them and give them the best chance at succeeding.”

As a 25-year-old franchise group, they know what it takes to be successful.

Full training and continual support are offered by the franchisor. With innovative training programs and marketing, they are passionate about the success of their franchisees

“Be supported with group strategic

and tactical marketing initiatives. A multi-channel campaign calendar including digital and traditional elements is provided including store signage packs to build group wide consistent activity.” Howards Storage World Site.

With a large team of franchisors, they welcome interactions. Which means you won't be going it alone.

“Come together with other stores at National Meetings to share intelligence and draw on the camaraderie and support of others in the group.” Howards Storage World Site.

As we welcome in 2023, buyers are looking for opportunities. To change their current careers, and become business or franchise owners.

The term ‘buy yourself a job’ has been thrown around a lot in the past couple of years. The idea is that you can be an owner and reap the benefits whilst also having employment.

With a franchise opportunity like this, you can see the current wages, income, expenses and forecast what you - as an owneroperator - could earn.

When questioned by Bsale on the next steps, the listing agent shared;

“I have an IM [information memorandum] I can provide and answer any questions buyers may have. Then move forward from there.”

To find well-established franchise locations on offer, at varying price points, is a rare opportunity.

To take the next step, enquire with the listing agent.

View full listing and location details here

experienced people who have the ability and passion to run these franchise locations.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS MANAGING REMOTE WORKERS AND DIGITAL TEAMS

has been growing over the past few years, although more so out of necessity then by choice. There are many reasons why people and businesses are choosing to work from home, including: flexibility in hours, better commutes, improved work/life balance, and the improvements in digital communications that facilitate this.

remote staff or digital teams. This trend is set to continue into 2023, so if you are having difficulty in adjusting to the digital office or are unsure of your legal obligations, this article aims to help.

advice, workplace, and dispute resolution.

Working from home is becoming more and more popular. It is a trend that

COVID has undoubtedly led to increased remote working for most businesses. The "new normal" has pushed for flexibility, even in the face of major disruptions. The challenges that come with managing remote staff include maintaining the same levels of productivity that occur when you work face-toface, ensuring as an employer the same standards and terms of employment, and putting in place systems, processes, and check-ins to manage well-being.

This was definitely more challenging for employers who were not used to managing

Here's a short guide for employer’s legal requirements when it comes to managing remote workers.

Not everyone has the same tech skill. Training, support, and equipment must be provided to remote employees to ensure task completion and high cybersecurity standards. Providing company phones, computers and secured emails are good ways of doing this. Encrypting confidential info is

1. ENSURE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, AND THAT DIGITAL TRAINING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CYBERSECURITY STANDARDS AND CONFIDENTIALITY

essential, especially if employees are working from home.

Use two factor authentication (2FA) for private logins and restrict emails to internal addresses to protect sensitive or confidential data. All this will help safeguard information if any device is compromised and prevent errors of unauthorised viewing of sensitive data.

2. MAKE SURE ALL REMOTE WORKERS HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT

As an employer, remember you still have a duty of care of your employees. That's hard to monitor when they're remote. You should do your best to check on employees and ensure they are working in conditions that are equally safe and comfortable to that of the office workspace. Ensure safety and providing ergonomic chair, mouse and setup is common practice.

Keep an eye out for signs of poor mental well-being like decreased engagement with digital communication, or not responding to work matters for extended periods. Engage employees with socialization and regular communication as much as you can.

3. LIMIT REMOTE WORKERS TO 8-HOUR WORKDAY

Remote workers are entitled to the same working hour restrictions and reliefs as regular employees. If your employees are subject to longer working hours, it could result in the need for special compensation. The legal limit of working hours in NSW is set at 38 hrs weekly. Any work provided over this 38-hour weekly cap would require employers to pay at least 1.5 times an employee’s hourly rate. Or in lieu of overtime pay, employers are obligated to offer time off.

4. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS. YOU ALSO WANT TO AVOID BURN-OUT

Employers must respect & fulfill legal requirements for remote workers (e.g. leave entitlements, benefits, & superannuation) the same as in-office workers, incl. vacation time, sick pay, parental leave, & protection from unfair dismissal. Employers must also maintain regular office policies & resources for remote workers experiencing stress.

5. MAKE SURE ALL REMOTE WORKERS ARE PAID THEIR FAIR WAGES ON TIME.

Australia's minimum wage is $19.84/hr and applies to both remote and in-office workers.

Employers must comply with the Fair Work Act and ensure remote workers receive the same entitlements, such as overtime, public holidays, etc. as in-office workers. Per the National Employment Standards, remote workers must be paid for any work done on public holidays. Check relevant awards as well to ensure compliance.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Consider legal requirements and provide guidance for employees working from home, such as tips for maintaining a work/life balance and up-to-date insurance policies. Also, use the ATO's simplified method for calculating additional expenses, and utilize collaboration tools for digital communication like Monday, Asana, or Slack.

A 'Working From Home Policy' is a really good idea as well to set the standards for conduct and reporting, confidentiality, security and laptop use etc.

6 BUSINESSES FOUNDED BY KIDS

Entrepreneurship trends are on the rise not only among grownups, but also among children. With more and more parents venturing to start their own business, kids experience the stock stored in the garage and around the house, parents working their own hours, frustrations when things don’t work, and celebrations that come with every milestone of the new enterprise.

In fact, entrepreneurship is recognised as a fundamental skill to thrive in future work. As a parent and a teacher, I see huge potential of empowering children to learn about business during school years. As a business professional, I believe that kid entrepreneurship has amazing power to ignite a spark of learning beyond the classroom and connect school subjects to real life.

And while commercial education is not a part of most school curricula yet, there are children who venture, challenge and come up with creative solutions at a young age. With parent’s involvement and supervision, these kid businesses are a great example that everyone can make a difference, no matter how old they are.

1. ZOLLICANDY

BY ALINA

(started a business at 8)

The idea of making natural, sugar free lollipops was prompted by Alina’s trip to the bank with her dad when a bank teller gave her a lollipop which she knew was not good for her teeth as it was packed with sugar. Eight years on, and ZolliCandy is the best-selling sugar free, healthy candy in the United States.

2. BISTRO MORGAN BY MORGAN

(started a business at 15)

When he was just 7, Morgan’s fascination by culinary creations he watched on popular Masterchef TV show brought him to the family kitchen. Every weekend he cooked three-course meals for his parents and grandparents, and later on for his extended family. After holding his first Sweets and Treats home bake sale at the age of 9, Morgan mad a trip to a local café to offer some samples. He soon became a sole supplier of all freshly baked sweet treats. This led him to the decision to launch Bistro Morganthe iconic Melbourne bakehouse, when he was in Year 9.

3. BEYOUTIBUL BY HANNAH

(started a business at 8)

Hannah never thought of a business until one day her dad posed a challenge to make her own bath bombs instead of buying them from a store. Hannah’s BeYOUtoful entrepreneurial journey started on the same day with ingredients research. Within weeks, her products hit the shelves of a local gift shop. Today, Hannah is 14 years old and despite a chronic disease she is determined to achieve all her dreams!

4. ISABELLA ROSE TAYLOR BY ISABELLA

(started a business at 8)

Isabella’s passion for painting helped her become a young entrepreneur selling her works through a prestigious gallery. In just a few years, she launched her designer collection of clothes which was sold throughout the country.

Later on, she partnered with Pottery Barn Teen to design interior décor and furniture for teens. Her interest in the concept of “business as a force of good” resonates with many aspiring young entrepreneurs.

5. ME AND THE BEES LEMONADE BY MIKAILA

(started a business at 4)

When Mikaila was 4 years old, she was stung by a bee. Around the same time she was gifted a cookbook with her grandmother’s special recipe for flaxseed lemonade. However instead of adding only sugar, she added honey. And this is how the business idea was born. Today, Me and Bees Lemonade comes in different flavours and can be found at major grocers.

6. MADDIE RAE’S SLIME MAKING BY MADDIE

(started a business at 11)

Maddie’s obsession with making slime brought her to a craft shop where she could not find any glue! Without much hesitation, she decided to make her own glue specifically for slime. A year later Maddie Rae's Slime Making kits were sold on Amazon and in retail stores. Maddie’s message to young entrepreneurs is “Be creative, innovate and inspire!”

With parents’ guidance and support, any child can start a business of their own if they have interest in pursuing what they like. Perhaps, your local suburb has similar examples? If not, why not encourage your child find something they are passionate about and share their ideas with young entrepreneurs while making their own money?

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very quickly as we learnt about WFH, and new hot topics are the 4-day work week, all businesses have different needs but the one common challenge is to win customers and grow sales, protect reputational damage at all costs.

Businesses must avoid many pitfalls associated with growing and remaining profitable, many times staff are at the centre of poor workplace culture that can often originate from alcohol and drug use.

relationships and the impact of stressors from outside of the workplace, like relationship breakdowns and financial distress.

Running a successful business in 2023 has many challenges, so we have all experienced the Pandemic and many businesses have had to pivot

Maintaining a psychologically healthy workplace is just as important as a physically safe workplace.

Workplaces and their staff may be experiencing challenges with work life balance, poor workplace

Not fulfilling orders or missing deadlines creates doubt in your customers mind, sometimes these issues are unavoidable, but many times staff shortages and absenteeism can be avoided, becoming a safe and productive business by developing a workplace culture

PEOPLE TURN TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS FOR MANY REASONS AND DRUGS DON’T DISCRIMINATE. ANYONE IN THE WORKPLACE COULD BE SUFFERING.

and having an active AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) policy and helping staff understand and talk about Workplace Ethics, Sexual Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination exists in every business. Not just manufacturing or construction sites, sexual harassment is evident everywhere local government, federal government, white collar, blue collar, look no further than the recent “Enough is Enough” report into mining in Western Australia.

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Everyone deserves the right to work in a safe and incident free workplace, by demonstrating Duty of Care and displaying excellent corporate guidance and good corporate citizenship. Workplaces can help make their businesses safer and more productive.

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Last year Australian businesses lost 2.5 million days by employees taking a sickie, a big night of celebration sometimes regular habits start like having Mondays off. The financial cost was over $16 Billion in lost productivity. The hidden cost to business just starts to mount up downtime, recruitment costs, training, not fulfilling orders, time off to recover from assault or harassment.

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As we move into 2023, the digital world will continue to expand and grow in importance. Keeping up with the latest developments in digital transformation can be like swimming against the tide. However in this whirlwind of change, it is vital for your business to stake its claim and put forward a strategy that embraces digital.

When it comes to technology, there has been exponential growth in ecommerce, supply chain management and virtual meeting adoption. In all of this, businesses are working out how to layer in a more agile digital

marketing strategy that cuts through the noise. There has been more of a focus on content marketing with an increasing number of brands focused on driving traffic, as well as generating leads and conversions.

One of the key pillars in a content marketing strategy is search engine optimization (SEO). Not only does SEO help with enhancing the quantity and quality of traffic, but it also helps with increasing visibility and connecting you to your target market.

Infact, SEO is being reborn through digital transformation as more and more people use

digital platforms to find content, information, products or services.

Here, I’ll cover four things you should do to boost your digital presence in 2023.

1. OPTIMISE FOR VOICE SEARCH

With the introduction of voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa, brands are finding innovative ways and strategies to take advantage of this opportunity.

There are multiple aspects to voice search optimization, but one of the most important is to optimise for more conversational types keywords/search phrases. Previously, you may have optimised for the keyword ‘chiropractor suburb’ which is a variation of keyword + location.

Now, voice searches tend to include phrases like “where is the nearest chiropractor to me”, or “who is the best chiropractor in Sydney”. By integrating local keywords and conversational phrases in your optimisations, you have a better chance of showing up in search engine results pages for voice searches.

Optimising for voice also includes:

• Ensuring your Google My Business / Maps profile is set up, optimised and has positive customer reviews

• Using schema markup

• FAQ pages and FAQs published to main service or product pages, using words such as; Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How

• Ensuring your website is mobile optimised, as most voice searches occur on mobile devices

2. REPURPOSE YOUR CONTENT FOR DIFFERENT CHANNELS

Repurposing your content involves recycling content and transforming it for various channels. For example, you can turn your long-form video into short videos, snippets for social media channels, or even a blog post and article. By doing so, you will be able to reach different audiences that have different preferences in consuming their media.

Other ideas include creating podcasts, turning it into an infographic, creating a social media thread and more. When it comes to creating content, it’s important to prioritise evergreen and popular content, timing its release, and using attractive visuals to give your content the best chance of being shared.

3. OPTIMISE YOUR WEBSITE AND IMPROVE USER EXPERIENCE (UX)

A successful SEO content strategy is built upon the fundamentals of SEO, so it’s vital that you’re optimising your site. Some important SEO optimisation strategies to consider include:

• Ensuring that your layouts are mobile-friendly

• Optimising for page speed as well as load times (via GTmetrix of Google Page Speed

• Insights)

• Optimising metadata

• Ensuring that there isn’t duplicate content on your website

With the above, you’ll not only be

able to ensure that your user has a good experience while they’re on your website, but it makes your content accessible on mobile.

4. KEEPING UP TO DATE WITH GOOGLE’S GUIDELINES

With Google constantly updating its algorithms, major updates can have a significant impact on SEO and content strategies. Google’s most recent ‘Helpful Content Update’ in September 2022, for example, is an example of this. With AI content growing in popularity, this particular update by Google was designed to prioritise people-first content and devalue automated content.

While it’s hard to tell what other algorithm updates Google has planned for the future, it’s important to stay abreast of updates so you’re able to have a good understanding of why your content isn’t performing as expected.

This means only following ‘white hat’ SEO tactics, focus on quality content, don’t engage in spammy SEO tactics and put the customer first.

WRAP UP

While some of these items have been essential to SEO for a number of years, in 2023 these are my top areas to focus on. Every brand and business wants to have a strong online presence, and by following these tips, 2023 may be less of a whirlwind and more of a stable ride.

Camy’s Is Rapidly Expanding Its Franchise Model

Camy's Chargrill Chicken is ecstatic to announce they are opening up their next store in Macquarie Centre, New South Wales. They plan to have the store up and running by November 2023.

The brand is rapidly expanding and plans to open up 2 new stores in the next 6 months (St Leonards and Macquarie Centre).

The fast-food and takeaway food industry is valued at $20.2 billion in 2020-2021, and is projected to reach $21.9 billion by 2025-2026, expected to grow at 1.6% over the next 5 years.

DC Strategy partnered with Camy’s Chargrill Chicken to launch the franchise sales and recruitment campaign in 2021 in search of entrepreneurs looking to successfully launch and grow with a franchise network across Australia.

Camy's Chargrill Chicken is a quickservice restaurant delivering its passion for food through chargrill chicken, salads, burgers, wraps, drinks, and delicious artisan products with hush-hush ingredients.

They also provide local catering, tailormade and adapted to each person’s every whim, ensuring delicious delights for their catering requirements which means any theme can be coordinated. Camy's Chargrill Chicken has a tasty menu that has been transmitted by former ancestors with their delightful delicacies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The family restaurant opened in 2016 as a hub for the Founder’s family - a safe space to work, have fun, and share good food. Founder Cameron Khilla wanted to create a happy place and built the restaurant’s foundations on ensuring a positive environment for everyone for the staff, suppliers, and customers. The brand has now expanded to 5 locations in New South Wales.

Founder Cameron Khilla is excited to be taking the brand into new cities.

“We’ve always believed in our product and are excited that we will now be able to share our happiness and passion with more people while spreading our flavours and traditions in more places,” he said.

James Young, head of franchise development, comments that the high-end chicken shop continues to be a desired franchise with which people are keen to partner.

“Camy’s Chargrill Chicken brings a new era to the casual dining food space and paves the way for a young generation of franchise owners. Cameron has built a successful business operation and created a humbling work environment for his family and staff while in his midtwenties!” - James Young.

The popular hospitality brand invests in technology to further enhance its business model. They have just acquired self-ordering monitors, which will bring down wage costs and increase speed during the ordering process. In the first week, the uptake of customers using these monitors was at 30%, and Camy's plans for that percentage to increase to 50-60%.

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FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN 2023

As a small business owner, having your finger on the pulse to take advantage of trends and innovation is key to remaining relevant. In 2023 we'll see a continuation of the need to be digitally advanced, and suppliers in the health and wellness industry, as well as those who support other businesses, will see strong demand from consumers still looking to capitalize on the lessons learned during the pandemic from 2020 through to early 2022.

In small businesses, the key to success will be your ability to remain flexible, particularly around the changing needs of the workforce. Employees are demanding greater workplace flexibility and the ability to better balance their time between work and how much time they have for play. If you haven't considered it yet, as an employer, you must start to consider the benefits of flexible working arrangements like a 4 Day Work Week or a 9-day fortnight.

These aren't just concepts for the big corporates, they are for small businesses too. Given it costs more than one year's salary to employ and train a new hire, can you really afford for anyone on your current team to quietly quit because you didn't offer the flexibility they were looking for?"

The year of 2022 has left its mark on a lot of Australian businesses. Having Covid running rampant has forced many businesses to reconsider how they engage with their customers. Consumers are starting to realise the value of local businesses as well as how good it is to be able to order products and services from the comfort of their living room. With that in mind businesses in 2023 will need to reconsider how they market their products while ensuring that they have a decent online presence.

My advice would be to:

• Revisit your main products and services through the lens of a digital environment. Whatservices can be shifted to an online format to better cater to the needs of customers.

• For any events consider running the event for an online audience as well as just a physical audience.

• Its time to revisit your websites design and organic SEO to ensure that you are performing inthe local search results. People are starting to value local a lot more these days.

• Its time to revamp that google my business listing to ensure you are showing up in the local pack for your key services.

• Last but certainly not least make sure that website of yours is mobile friendly. If Covid has taught us anything its that even when stuck at home people are still using mobile devices over computers.

In summary my number one top tip for small businesses in 2023 would be to get your butt into gear and double down on your online efforts. Even after Covid people are reluctant to attend events and shop in person as they have grown more comfortable with purchasing online.

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As inflation keeps biting and interest rates hike, asset prices come down but the cost of ownership is still rising the discretionary spending of consumers will be reduced once they run out of credit. The key industries our clients are doing well at and we are seeing significant growth will always be in the essential items, services and Government funded industries. The main sectors we will see continued growth in are essential food items, energy, health, and aged and disability care.

However this does not mean that regular businesses can prosper in potentially difficult economic outlooks, this is actually the best time to start any business. An economic slowdown is a huge opportunity for multiple reasons, when there are large layoffs as we are seeing in the tech space in the USA it now means a competitive labour market will favour smaller businesses, as unemployment increases staff who were being paid well above the productivity they produced will no longer be able to find a job paying as much giving opportunity for smaller businesses to pick up the great talent they can afford.

At the same time as larger companies lay off staff, and reduce their service and capacity, the bureaucracy and inefficiencies of being large can no longer be masked by large demand. This means that a small enterprise can really come in, undercut a larger company, provide a better service to the end customers and really grow. The other positive around downturns is that marketing costs and lead costs can drop as many traditional businesses cut marketing expenses first when revenues drop leading to a lower barrier to entry for many businesses that usually wouldn't be able to get their name out there in a booming economy where most marketing channels are saturated bringing the costs right up.

Know Your Numbers!

A consideration at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds as we move into 2023 is the Reserve Bank’s recent series of interest rate rises, a trend that is expected to continue into the new year and beyond. As such, business owners may find themselves impacted, not least of all at a trade or revenue level, as customers spend less with them and on a more infrequent basis, but also on a personal level, as business owners find themselves needing to extract more money than usual from their businesses to meet increasing loan repayments.

Since it can be too easy to take more money from your business than your business can support, it is critical to keep up-to-date with your numbers. If you don’t know what’s happening financially, you won’t know if you’re still making money or not; what business activities or sales items are or aren’t generating revenue for you; and/or what you may owe to creditors and staff. In addition, if you’re extracting more cash from your business than usual, you’ll likely be hit with associated tax consequences. For business owners already struggling to make ends meet, a larger tax bill than normal is the absolute last thing they need.

The good news is that your accountant is typically well-placed to provide you with the insight necessary to identify any concerning trends that may be emerging in your business well before things get ugly. They should always be one of your first ports of call when things start changing.

Jody Nichols

CPA

FIPA BCom(Curtin)

Managing Director Up-To-Date Accounting Services

Website: www.up-to-date.com.au

What trends do you think we will see in 2023?

First, I anticipate that more businesses will adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology. As AI becomes more sophisticated, it will enable businesses to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and gain insights into customer behaviour. This will give them a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing marketplace.

Second, I believe that sustainability will become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. From reducing energy consumption to investing in renewable energy sources, businesses will need to find ways to operate in a more sustainable way if they want to stay ahead of the curve.

Finally, Personalisation will be essential - In a world where consumers are bombarded with choices, businesses need to find ways to stand out from the crowd. Offering a personalised service is one way to do this, as it shows that you care about your customers and their individual needs.

My #1 tip for being successful in 2023 as a small business owner is to embrace technology.

Keep up with the latest software and hardware developments, and find ways to incorporate new technology into your business. Whether it’s automating tasks, communicating with customers online, or using data analytics to make better decisions, staying ahead of the curve will give you a competitive edge. And in today’s ever-changing world, that’s more important than ever.

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Email marketing has never been a more important tool in the small business owner's toolbox.

When you’re running a small business in Australia, both your marketing budget and your time are limited resources. Sometimes, it makes sense to focus your efforts on one specific marketing channel rather than several, but that begs the question: which is better, email marketing or social media?

While social media is the new darling of the marketing world, email is still king when it comes to customer acquisition and generating sales. Don’t get me wrong, social media is definitely a valuable tool in your marketing toolbox, but if you’re trying to generate revenue, nothing beats email— and it probably never will.

Our audiences have never been separated as they are currently due to the natural order of events and how social media has become a weapon of misinformation.

If as a small business owner you want to ensure the survival of your business, you have to own your own audience.

I suggest using email marketing when you’re looking more for reach, traffic and direct conversions, with clients that will pay, stay and refer.

Email marketing far outperforms social media in terms of reach and open rates. Higher conversion rates - Email marketing drives more conversions than any other marketing channel – including social and search (according to a report by Monetate).

That being said, if you really want to make the most out of limited resources and email, try to integrate and coordinate it with your social marketing efforts— your ROI might just go through the roof.

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Service Station In Riverina Petrol Station

Independent Mobil Service Station. Locally staffed. Its in a Famous Country Town about 3 hours drive Southwest of Sydney. Offers over $125,000 +SAV. Independent Mobil Service Station in a Famous Country Town about 3 hours drive Southwest of Sydney. Lot of potential to grow the business further as the location is famous as gateway to the Snowy mountains region. • Currently under management but the landlord would prefer a owner operator. • Head Lease $8,000+GST/month, Lease till 2028 + 5 +5 (2 options for another 10 years). • Monthly over 140,000 litres of fuel sale. Commission agent with 10 cents margin on fuel. • Monthly Shop sale is over...

Price: $125,000

Region: Wagga Wagga + Riverina

State: NSW Contact: Justin Foster Phone: 0426 052 795

View Online Bsale ID 597883

Stunning Restaurant & Bar For Sale Restaurant

This business presents a great opportunity to potential buyers - a stunning fit-out, key location, on-premise liquor licence and immaculately presented venue! 8 years remaining on current lease. Skilled and enthusiastic team already in place. Owners relocating interstate. A beautifully presented restaurant and bar located on the the high street of a bustling neighbourhood within the city fringe. Key points: - 50 seats inside, 25 seats outside - On-premise licence - All equipment owned outright, including an extremely well-equipped kitchen with all assets included in the sale - Great reputation, good reviews and strong social media following - New fit-out...

Price: $175,000

Region: Glebe

State: NSW

Contact: Private Seller Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 600798

Security Company For Sale! We are a small company located in central NSW which has been running for over 20 years with a strong and loyal customer base. Some of our major sources of income include: - Alarm responses - Nightly patrols - Static guard - Cash in transit. Included in the sale are two (2) patrol cars which will come fully staffed with fully licensed guards. Business is set up to be able to run remotely with invoicing and wages being able to be completed via laptop. We are the only service provider in the area and often get asked to travel for our services however due to a lack of nan power we have to turn some opportunities down. This is a major area in...

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Home Dog Training Franchise - Penrith... Dog Wash and Pet Services

FOR SALE – DUE TO OWNER RELOCATION. Enjoy working locally or a tree - change in the beautiful world heritage Blue Mountains and surrounds, and become a Dog Behavioural Therapist and Trainer. You will train dogs and their owners to resolve behaviour and obedience issues. Change dogs and owners lives with fast, proven, and natural canine training and communication techniques. The business: The franchise includes the high-density Penrith region, Blue Mountains and surrounds. The business has an excellent income and high return for each lesson. Two lessons per week will gross over $100k p.a. You have the option to conduct in-home...

Price: $45,000

Region: Blue Mountains State: NSW Contact: Peter Adamow Phone: 0412 603 709

View Online Bsale ID 591070

Automotive Wheels, Tyres And 4WD... Auto Accessories and Parts

One of Sydney's largest and best known fitters, installers and resellers of automotive tyres, wheels and other 4WD customised accessories. Unrivalled brand awareness and customer exposure. $10m+ annual revenue , profitable business ready to WIWO.

Price: $2,500,000 + SAV

Region: Sydney State: NSW Contact: Simon Johnson Phone: 0401 537 979

View Online Bsale ID 593628

Mechanical Business For Sale In Berry NSW Mechanics

- Established over 20 years with a strong customer base. - Long Lease. - Central location in town. - To be sold with equipment and stock. Are you looking for a strong business with a steady income, in the beautiful country town of Berry. The current owner is looking for someone that is ready to hit the ground running, to seamlessly take over and service the large customer base that is ever growing. If this opportunity is of interest to you please contact Steve.

Price: Price on Application/WIWO

Region: Berry State: NSW Contact: Steve Clarke Phone: 0417 251 205

View Online Bsale ID 592162

Mega Show Bags Business For Sale...

Amusement Parks

Established for over fifty years with only two owners Veritas Marketing t/as Mega Show bags have been operating at the four major exhibition shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. The business is unique, as it is the only independent show bag operator at these shows. A great cash flow business that does not need a full time operation. Opportunities to expand the business. Owner will train and stay with any new owner to ensure a smooth transition.

Price: $1,650,000

Region: Sydney State: NSW Contact: Ian Farrar Phone: 0412 632 194

View Online Bsale ID 593667

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Retail Florist Business - Blue Mountains... Florist

Established retail florist business for sale. Located in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Prime location with excellent reputation. Light and bright modern shop fitout including a coolroom. Step right in and make this business your own and continue to grow. Currently owner operated as a partnership, could operate as owner operator with casual/part time staff as required. Current owners have operated successfully for nearly 8 years however now wish to focus on family priorities. Additional information available to genuinely interested parties only, following signing of a Non-Disclosure agreement.

Price: $50,000 WIWO

Region: Lawson State: NSW Contact: Private Seller Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 596766

Award Winning Retail Greengrocer &... Fruit Shop

2021 WINNER OF THE BEST SMALL BUSINESS GREENGROCER IN NSW/ACT. A unique opportunity to acquire 2 brands combining the best of bricks and mortar retail and e-commerce. RETAIL STORE – JANNALI QUALITY FRUIT & VEG. A bit about the store. This award winning business is a well established family run fruit, vegetable and grocery store that has been in operation for a bit over 30 years and is a staple in the local community. It would be hard to find someone in the local community suburbs that wouldn’t know of this local establishment. The current owner has been in operation for 7 years. The family has made a great income from the store...

Price: $290,000 + SAV

Region: Jannali State: NSW Contact: Eric Saad Phone: 0415 938 316

View Online Bsale ID 595552

Gentlemens Club Located In Brisbane's... Entertainment

A rare and unique opportunity to acquire one of Brisbane's Real Icons –Players Universal Lounge at 180 Mary Street, Brisbane. This exclusive club provides entertainment to a broad range of patrons and has a long and admired history in Brisbane's entertainment community. The Club has been strictly run by Management so as to attract the more discerning clientele. The Club boasts an exclusive high end fit out which includes several tiers of leather upholstered lounge seating meticulously detailed with stainless steel features and decorations and the latest in mood lighting. The main area has an elevated stage with LED lighting and mirrors and 'Heaven" is a smaller...

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Region: Lismore State: NSW Contact: Phillip DiCosta Phone: 02 6622 1001

View Online Bsale ID 596235

Endota Day Spa For Sale Beauty Salon

Four year established endota spa in a busy area of sydney. Five rooms, excellent staff, excellent profits, strong client base. Comes with all fit out, equipment and products. This is a franchise so well supported model of business. In the heart of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, only a short drive from the iconic beauty of Manly Beach, discover endota day spa Warringah Mall – a serene sanctuary for wellness and relaxation, conveniently located near H&M in the garden-lined walkways of Westfield Warringah Mall. Let our experienced expert therapists nourish and nurture you from the extensive selection of signature spa treatments we proudly offer. From advanced...

Price: $300,000

Region: Brookvale State: NSW Contact: Jane Davidson Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 595146

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Commercial Grade Green Septic Sewerage... Cleaning

Commercial Grade Concentrated Green Septic and Sewerage Safe Cleaning Products Wholesale / RetailServicing Northern Rivers, Byron Bay, Ballina, Austinville, Mullumbimby, Brunswick. Environmentally Friendly Commercial Grade green, septic sewage safe cleaning products, quality first aid, cleaning accessories, paper products, so much more. This business has thousands of products to sell! *KEY FEATURES INCLUDE* *Located on busy road leading to Ballina Airport. Address: Shed 2/23 North Creek Road Ballina 2478. *This business has been established 16 years. *Huge growth potential. Good margins on all products. Very low rent. Low overheads...

Price: $665,000 All Genuine Offers Considered

Region: Mid + North Coast State: NSW Contact: Geoff Bryant Phone: 0410 511 645

View Online Bsale ID 567587

Anytime Fitness Franchise For Sale In Nsw

Franchise Business

UNDER FULL MANAGEMENT. The membership is over 1500 members. Long lease. The business will come without encumbrances. The LIVIT refresh has been completed. 100s of free parking spots surrounding each gym. The site enjoy excellent exposure with large main road street signage. This club holds a fantastic reputation amongst the local community. Australian tier one gym franchise. Head office marketing and operational support. 24/7 operation with minimal staffing requirements. Proven concept with low operational costs allowing larger profits.The business presents a huge opportunity for a savvy owner /...

Price: $2,295,000 + SAV

Region: New South Wales State: NSW Contact: Clifford Forster Phone: 0422 486 277 or 1300 001 303

View Online Bsale ID 584460

Established for approximately 20 years, this Go Vita store has certainly stood the test of time. They stock a large range of health foods, vitamins, supplements, household products, body products, as well as gifts. The business operates Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm. There is scope to open the store on Friday nights. There is long lease in place to 2026. The business has recently transitioned to be run under full-time management. Previously the current owner was working approximately 16 hours per week. If this sounds like the business for you, then don't delay making an enquiry

Chipmunks Indoor Playground Franchise...

Franchise

Business

Australasia's most popular kids indoor playground. Chipmunks Playland & Café is a unique business idea incorporating pay for play, specialised birthday parties & private venue hire, and a full-service café, making Chipmunks a most loved family entertainment destination. Today Chipmunks Playland & Café operates more than 20 kids indoor play centres throughout Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia. Benefits of owning a Chipmunks indoor playground: -Proven business model with a track record of success and market longevity. -25+ years of industry experience. -Untapped market channelling children...

Price: $850,000

Region: Canberra State: ACT Contact: Bernie Carroll Phone: 1300 227 227 or 0430 802 508

View Online Bsale ID 602515

Join Australia's #1 Rated Hair Salons... Franchise Business Opportunities

Ever thought about owning a Parisian luxury brand? It is time to become associated with a global franchise network by acquiring a new Franck Provost hair salon in Australia. Extending the opportunity to own a 5-star hair salon in an exclusive territory, the franchise will help you to leverage the proven business model for a successful career. It is the perfect platform to enjoy an ideal worklife balance while earning a substantial income. With full training and support, it is the best deal to come on the market for a long time. Established in Paris in 1975, Franck Provost has become an internationally known brand which owns over 700 salons across 30 countries...

Price: From $250,000

Region: Canberra State: ACT Contact: Smart Sales Brokers Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 602107

Cafe Franchise Group Franchise - A Rewar.. Cafe and Coffee Shop

An Excellent Opportunity To Become A Part Of The HighPerforming And Fast-Growing Coffee Franchise Network! Become part of the Cafe Franchise Group , Established in 2002, we well established franchise system with multiple Brands across Canberra, Queensland and New South Wales. We are a locally owned and managed gourmet coffee chain, which boasts of quality coffee and exceptional customer service. Our cafes are designed around a passion for gourmet coffee and food. With a contemporary and consumer friendly environment, our cafes are custom built to drive both food and beverage sales along with retail products. As one of our Cafe...

Price: $150,000 - $250,000

Region: Canberra State: ACT Contact: Smart Sales Brokers Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 602554

Boutique Medical, Aesthetic, And Weight... Medical

Profits of $482k+ Sale Price $1,200,000. A boutique medical, aesthetic, and weight loss clinic with a regional monopoly on Cooltech non-surgical, fat-freezing machines, outside of medical clinics. This clinic is in the heart of a commercial center with cutting-edge medicalgrade technology to deliver the best, non-surgical, results with little or no downtime. All the major equipment is relatively new, fully owned, and maintained in excellent condition by the manufacturers. - Cooltech – The only clinic in the region that can offer these fat-freezing machines, of which the clinic offers 4, give permanent results to non-surgically remove, sculpt, and contour...

Price: $1,200,000

Region: Canberra State: ACT Contact: Xcllusive Business Sales Phone: 02 9817 3331

View Online Bsale ID 601998

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Smoky Sues Franchise For Sale Canberra... Franchise Business Opportunities

What could be more exciting than owning a BBQ franchise in the bustling city of Canberra? If you are an aspiring food entrepreneur or someone with passion for success, this is the right opportunity for you. Smoky Sue’s is a fast-growing brand, which is becoming increasingly famous for its innovative menu and revolutionary BBQ techniques. The franchise opportunity comes with the advantages of full training, ongoing support, equipment, and proven processes. If you wish to become a part of the booming BBQ revolution in Australia with a unique twist, then look no further. Located in the most populated city of Australia, this Smoky Sue’s franchise is a sure-fire...

Canberra’s Most Exclusive Bridal Boutique Clothing Accessories

Unique opportunity to be an independent business owner of a highly successful, well-established bridal boutique that has been serving Australia for over 17 years. In the extremely competitive bridal industry, this highly sought-after brand has forged a reputation for impeccable and award-winning service throughout its starred tenure in Canberra and now is available for acquisition. This business is a turn-key solution for the new owner, whether a novice or seasoned retailer. The seller is providing a very rare and prized opportunity for the new owner by sharing trusted, long-standing contacts (including designers and suppliers) within...

Price: $350,000 (all inclusive)

Region: Canberra State: ACT Contact: Coast to Coast Business Sales Phone: View Online Bsale ID 596861

Barton Cafe, Sales 12.5k P/W | Suitable... Cafe and Coffee Shop

For sale is an opportunity to purchase a busy cafe in the busy district of Barton in Central ACT. The business is currently operated by one of Canberra's most successful brands and offers a range of healthy yet indulgent snacks and meals and they are looking for an operator (Ideally a husband and wife team or 2 partners) to take over the operation within the brand. Full training and support will be provided to the purchaser and no previous experience is required, you will be given all of the tools you need for success from day one including regular feedback on financial performance so you always know how you are going. The cafe itself is busy yet manageable and...

Price: $150,000 + SAV

Region: Barton State: ACT Contact: Rob Illsey Phone: 0415 243 750

View Online Bsale ID 595698

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Office Furniture Ergonomic Solutions... Furniture

Revenue FY2022 $2,515,000, Profit $408,000, Established 15+ years, Exclusive brands. Established for over 15 years, this highly successful and well-regarded retailer/installer provides high-quality office and home ergonomic furniture products to its customers in the ACT and NSW. Servicing commercial and Government clients, the business has agreements with well-known suppliers, national and international brands. The business trades from well-located premises, with a 522m2 showroom and warehouse. In addition to being a leading supplier and installer of Ergonomic furniture and equipment, the business also offers design and fit-out solutions to...

Price: $776,000

Region: Canberra State: ACT Contact: Xcllusive Business Sales Phone: 02 9817 3331

View Online Bsale ID 596609

5 Day Restaurant | Prestigious Inner... Cafe and Coffee Shop

For sale is a Restaurant located in a wealthy inner south suburb of Canberra that currently offers high quality, freshly made Ramen dishes and Rice bowls in an elegant yet casual, comfortable space for customers to enjoy the delicious authentic dishes and it is clear that great attention has been paid to create a brand with a strong identity. No expense has been spared on the fitout and decor, with a full commercial kitchen equipped with all the equipment you need. The Restaurant is well equipped to offer Ramen products but anyone looking for a venue for a new Restaurant will find a well equipped business with a strong base of trade to build from and...

Price: $280,000 + SAV

Region: Manuka

State: ACT Contact: Robert Illsley Phone: 0415 801 313

View Online Bsale ID 595675

Kitset Assembly Services is a Professional, International

brand with 40 franchisees across Australasia. This listing is for the sale of our successful corporately owned franchise and includes; - Kitset Assembly Services Franchise Opportunity Fee. - 2021 LDV G10+ Van. - Full Van Vinyl Wrap worth $6500. - Full Tool Setup worth $5000. - 4 Weeks of Training worth $4000.

Initial Marketing Collateral and Uniform worth $2000.

Ongoing support to help build your business. Ongoing Fees are: - Flat Monthly Royalty of $1000 - No percentage of turnover - Monthly Marketing Contribution of $250...

Don't Miss Out - Florist And Gift Business... Hardware

Get in early so you can profit on the busiest trading day of the year - Valentines Day !! A love of flowers, gift giving, and creative flair is all you need. This business is an independent florist shop that is beautifully presented. Stocked with gorgeous, fresh florals, indoor plants and a high end range of gift lines. Key Features: -Online presence . -Staff in place. -Other income streams such as giftware, indoor plants and hampers. -Consistent loyal & repeat customers . -Ideal shop location . -Trading 6 days a week, including online orders. -Opportunity for growth. -Training in day-to-day operation will be provided...

Price: Region: Brisbane State: QLD Contact: Lara Cassidy Phone: 07 3368 4010 or 0450 567 800

View Online Bsale ID 599465

Dog Training Franchise, Sunshine Coast Franchise Business Opportunities

Selling due to ill health. WHO ARE WE? Bark Busters is a franchise with a difference. Founded in 1989, we are the largest dog training company in the world and every franchisee is treated like family with care and respect. REGRETFUL SALE. I was with Bark Busters for 25 years and I loved every minute because the methods are kind, non physical, simple, and you will see results happen immediately in your first lesson! WHO IS THIS BUSINESS FOR? If you love dogs and love interacting with and helping people you will love this business. Anyone who wants to make peoples' and dogs' lives better by...

Price: $58,000

Region: Minyama State: QLD Contact: Faith Wild Phone: 0412 017 799

View Online Bsale ID 600501

Stylish High Class Boutique Hair Salon... Hair Salon

Perfect opportunity to purchase a high-class quality hair salon that ticks all the boxes. This profitable hair salon is located in a booming suburb only 15 minutes from Brisbane City. *This hair salon was established by the current owner about 5 years ago. *6 chairs, 2 basins in a beautifully decorated salon. *Excellent reliable staff . *Operates 5 days/week. *New online sales will increase the turnover substantially. *Large number of loyal local clientele. *Excellent Google reviews. *Very low rent $533/ wk. *Current lease expires in 3 years. *Owner prepared to trial. *Return to a working owner: 2022 $135,000+...

Price: $129,000 + SAV

Region: Brisbane State: QLD Contact: Arnold Pierce Kelsey Phone: 07 3368 4010 or 0458 073 621

View Online Bsale ID 592969

Engine Reconditioning And Mechanical... Mechanics

This unique workshop is centrally located on the Sunshine Coast which is the fastest growing city in Queensland, it benefits from the surge of residential, commercial, and tourist traffic, providing essential services to the surrounding areas. We provide a full range of automotive repair services including but not limited to, RWC and COI inspections, logbook services, brake and clutch repairs, transmission services, all mechanical services, and radiators, cooling systems, air conditioning, batteries and fleet car servicing. As one of the Sunshine Coast's largest Engine Reconditioning...

Price: $680,000 WIWO

Region: Sunshine + Fraser Coast State: QLD Contact: Private Seller Phone: View Online Bsale ID 599369

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Private Security Business For Sale

Security

On offer is the opportunity to purchase a long established private security business operating in the Darling Downs country town. This is a family run operating business based mainly of commercial business security and feature night patrols and site inspections. Pittsworth Security is the only security business in town. The business has been operating since 1985 and the current owners have developed and operated the business for over 12 years and are now ready for a change of lifestyle. The security business has strong income with low expenses and ideal for a family operation...

Price: $150,000 + SAV

Region: Pittsworth State: QLD Contact: Denise Ruhle Phone: 0413 956 153

View Online Bsale ID 601759

Well Established Indian Restaurant And... Restaurant

Well established Indian Restaurant in Brisbane south and north. Owners are retiring. Ours is an established, Indian restaurant in south and north of Brisbane, which provides the highest quality of authentic Indian food. We cater south Indian and North Indian cuisine. Ours is fully licensed restaurant with Dine in, functional room and take away options. With ample parking available on both sites. Well experienced staff in all departments. The business is now for sale and is ready for new owners to continue grow in the region with huge potential. We are looking for an energetic person or group who can...

Price: $650,000

Region: Brisbane

State: QLD Contact: George V Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 601971

Established Learning Centre - Franchise... Educational

Price: $55,000

Region: Brisbane State: QLD Contact: Business Admin Phone: 0493 579 071

View Online Bsale ID 601900

• This is a very proven profitable business in a niche market place. • Providing extensive training and support which helps you to run the business smoothly and successfully. • A unique & fun business allows your students to gain life skills and be successful in life. • A great opportunity to buy at a great price and rapidly expand the business. We specialise in teaching Abacus and Mental Arithmetic incorporating music, multimedia and online training. This is a holistic brain training program for children, that helps to reactivate and maintain their right brain connection by stimulating... *stock photo only

Commerical Cold Storage & Industrial...

Commerical Property Leasehold

Located halfway between Townsville and Cairns of Far North Queensland. Your commercial space of use has recently been significantly up graded and is literally brand new in showcase. You have 417 sqm of commercial area to use with fantastic open span, 15 metres wide with ceiling heights over 5 metres, with the full peak of the roof line at 7 metres. Including a 12-pallet built in freezer room and adjoining sealed packing room. With easy flow through driveway for major semi-trailer pickup and delivery if required. Under cover parking bays and external under cover retail awning with easy parking...

Price: $55,000 per annum

Region: Cardwell State: QLD Contact: Angelina Brazier Phone: 0400 024 338

View Online Bsale ID 602330

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Brand new NDIS Registered company for sale. No history of trading. 100% Clean company. No liabilities. It’s ready to go for anyone looking to start their own NDIS business. Registraion in force from 30 October 2021 through till 30 October 2024.. 9 Registration group/scope; 0106 AssistLife Stage, Transition . 0107 Assist-Personal Activities. 0108 Assist-Travel/Transport. 0115 Daily Tasks/Shared Living. 0116 Innov Community Participation. 0117 Development-Life Skills. 0120 Household Tasks. 0125 Participate Community. 0136 Group/Centre Activities. Asking price $85,000. Act now! Take this opportunity...

Engine Carbon Clean Gold Coast Cleaning

Awesome opportunity to move into niche market in the automotive carbon clean industry. Single operation being sold by owner. This was a franchise that has paid out the right to operate independently. No franchise fees. Engine Carbon Clean is the worlds largest recognized provider of this type of service. I ran this business while doing a 4on/4off full time job. Very easy to run earning 65k last year working only 2 days per week. Excellent reputation and organic on-line presence keeps the phone ringing. I do zero paid advertising. Check my socials. Huge growth potential. Easy work. Mechanical knowledge preferable...

Price: $55,000

Region: Brisbane State: QLD Contact: Simon Weies Phone: 0490 183 679

View Online Bsale ID 591035

Red Rooster Beaudesert Franchise Business Opportunities

Red Rooster Beaudesert is located on BeaudesertNerang Highway next to the busy 24/7 Caltex Service Station. Store was converted to a Red Rooster store in December 2018 with turnover & profits increasing each year with the rapid population growth in the local area.

• Prime Location – Great Exposure. • Over 40% ROI. • Drive Thru store with restaurant. • Only fast food on highway from Boonah to Gold Coast. • Currently run under full management. • Huge potential for Owner Operator to increase sales. • Potential to add delivery to increase sales even more. • Full training provided by...

Price: $285,000 + SAV

Region: Beaudesert State: QLD Contact: Neil McCosker Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 593001

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For Sale Highly Profitable Turnkey Suppo... Backpacker Hostel

Highly Profitable Supported Accommodation providing services to people which may include mental, intellectual and physical disabilities, including the NDIS sector. Income on a fortnightly basis. About the Business: Level 3 Supported accommodation providing services to people with government accommodation support, which may include mental, intellectual and physical disabilities, including the NDIS sector. 4 buildings leasehold, 24 beds (made up of 12 single rooms and 5 shared rooms) plus 2 self-contained flats. Whilst the business is turnkey and successfully run under management, there is...

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Region: Waterford State: QLD Contact: Cristian Marcu Phone: 0438 509 094

View Online Bsale ID 591213

Licence Opportunities - Essential Shield... Cleaning

Licence Opportunities all over Australia. Affordable business opportunity to start your own Mould Removal Services or add to an existing cleaning/service business. There is a huge market demand for this service! There is a rapidly growing awareness of the real and present health dangers of having toxic mould in homes and offices. At least 46 per cent of NSW residents admit to dealing with a mould problem, followed closely by 42 per cent of Queenslanders. Our independent regional mould removal service agents are fully trained in all aspects of naturally based professional mould removal...

Price: $20,000

Region: Sunshine Coast State: QLD Contact: Grant Dybing Phone: 0411 750 250

View Online Bsale ID 595764

Profitable Gym for

Gyms

Sale

SUCCESSFULLY running for over 10 years with no marketing or social media done in the past 5 years due to professional service, strong client retention and client referrals. Plenty of potential for someone willing to market and take on trainers. LOCATED in the business hub of Southport within close proximity to professional offices, medical professionals, lawyers, Courthouse, cafes and more, this Independent Specialist Strength & Conditioning Personal Training Gym is not part of a Franchise and would suit an existing owner looking to expand or a new entrant looking to grow on the...

Price: $70,000

Region: Southport State: QLD Contact: Private Seller Phone: View Online Bsale ID 596162

22465 Profitable Boutique Hair Salon... Beauty Salon

Look no further if you want to own a flourishing and well-established hair salon in one of South-East Queensland's most premium seaside neighbourhoods! The salon is prominently located next to a well-liked pub and is surrounded by other eateries and retail establishments. The salon also benefits from heavy foot traffic on the main thoroughfare. You will benefit from a rising local population and a laid-back coastal lifestyle within a 10-minute drive from gorgeous beaches thanks to the business's excellent location in a sought-after and quickly expanding Sunshine Coast neighbourhood...

Price: $325,000 + SAV

Region: Sippy Downs State: QLD Contact: Bonza Business Sales Brisbane Phone: 1300 266 922

View Online Bsale ID 593668

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National Warehouse & Distribution Wholesale

Wholesaler & importer running for 14 years. Privately owned. Based South East Qld. Selling due to owners focusing on other business commitments. Great ROI. Can be run fully managed, husband and wife with existing team, existing business and roll it in.

Price: $1,200,000

Region: Brisbane State: QLD Contact: Private Seller Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 597576

Automotive Suspension and Bullbar... Auto

Accessories and Parts

Australian 4WD suspension component & bullbar manufacturer for sale. Also provides performance car parts and accessories including shocks, suspension lift kits, racing coilovers, brake components other modifications. Mix of B2B and consumer sales.Greater than $12million turnover, $2.3m profits per annum. Quick Sale.

Price: $10,000,000 + SAV

Region: Brisbane State: QLD Contact: Simon Johnson Phone: 0401 537 979

View Online Bsale ID 593629

Busy Food Trailer – Gourmet Charcuterie... Mobile Food Vans

This thriving business is a well-known, popular and highly recognisable name in the mobile catering and event space. The focus is on offering high end gourmet charcuterie and cheese boards for booked events (weddings, hens parties, entertaining, corporate) along with busy pre-orders for delivery and collection. Being mobile and fully self sufficient, this business can operate anywhere – you can be up and running immediately. Fully sign written, eye catching retro styled food trailer in immaculate condition – turn key setup in immaculate condition – RENT FREE! Attractive fully functioning...

Price: $149,900 WIWO

Region: Queensland State: QLD Contact: Kim Jubb Phone: 0466 596 072

View Online Bsale ID 596933

22483 Highly Profitable Community Café... Cafe and Coffee Shop

Looking for a successful venture that will allow you to live a flexible seaside lifestyle? With yearly sales well over a million dollars, this neighbourhood café is well established and highly regarded. The café is well situated in the centre of the Burleigh neighbourhood, close to homes for families and small businesses. Locals like strolling in for coffee every workday and bringing their friends and family in every weekend because it is situated close to most local homes and has plenty of parking available. You may enjoy a terrific lifestyle in this location in one of Queensland's friendliest and...

Price: $385,000 + SAV

Region: Burleigh Waters State: QLD Contact: Bonza Business Sales Brisbane Phone: 1300 266 922

View Online Bsale ID 593489

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Fresh Seafood/Fresh Fish n Chips

This fresh seafood and fish and chip takeaway shop has been established for 13 yrs and is open 6 days a week. This business has great t/o and is next to an ice cream shop and main tennis courts, as well as opposite a very popular town lake, so customers are not an issue. Included in Sale: -3mtr x 3mtr fridge and 3mtr X 3mtr freezer, -air conditioned filleting area with bench/sink, -24/7 ice machine, -3grp coffee mach, dishwasher, -ice display cab for fresh fish, -shop also has drink and salad fridges, - 3 fryers, -grill salad bar. The shop has its own car park and a separate driveway and door for deliveries...

Post Office And 3 Bedroom Residence

Other Retail

In...

-FREEHOLD Business & 3 Bedroom Residence which includes 2 x large living areas. -Business Currently Operates Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. -Located in Welshpool. A rural town only 2 hrs from Melbourne . -With Wilson’s Prom on your doorstep and great fishing at Port Welshpool this is a great setting to achieve a good work life balance. -Business has one electronic post terminal and 183 PO Boxes. -Post Office services are performed here, including banking . -Could be operated by a couple with no additional staff required. -Business also operates as a Sub Newsagent. -Business comes...

Price: $795,000 + SAV

Region: Gippsland State: VIC Contact: Alan O’neill Phone: 0407 771 708

View Online Bsale ID 598892

The Farmers Arms Hotel – Freehold Commerical Property Freehold

DMD are thrilled to offer for sale the historic Farmers Arms Hotel, an amazing opportunity to secure this outstanding freehold and the chance of a lifetime to live the dream of owning your own country pub, one set directly enroute between Melbourne and Adelaide. The Farmers Arms stands majestically on a prominent corner in the heart of the township of Nhill, the centre of the Wimmera District, with a stunning upstairs balcony stretching 70mtrs over two street frontages, this classic 1930s hotel commands its street presence. A convenient rest stop frequented by both travellers & locals alike,...

Price: $475,000 + GST - WIWO

Region: Nhill State: VIC Contact: Eleanor Young Phone: 0429 912 059

View Online Bsale ID 601464

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Unique Wine Bottling and Labelling Busin... Food Beverage Manufacturer

This is a unique business established in 2001 to cater for the demand for wine bottling and labelling services by wineries. The business is highly profitable with high barriers to entry and a fantastic competitive moat as a result. There are only a few operators in the market who can provide these specialised services, and the business is well known by wineries in Victoria. This business would be highly suitable for private investors, operators, partnerships and businesses with experience or strong exposure to the wine trade or associated market segments. The business would represent an excellent...

Price: $1,900,000

Region: Melbourne State: VIC Contact: Ian Aldridge Phone: 0406 171 969

View Online Bsale ID 599965

Party And Event Hire Business For Sale

Entertainment

We got you covered! Melbourne's leading marquee event hire business . This Business was Established in 2007 with a Vision to Fill a Gap in the Event and Party Hire Industry. Their Recipe for Success has been Down to Their Personal Customer Service and Their Incredibly High Standard of Hire Equipment. Their Core Stock Includes Clear Span Structures, Pagodas and Colourful Commercial Grade Instant Marquees of Various Size's That would Complete Any Event. Their Diverse Stock Ranges from 3m Wide to 20m Wide and Comes in a Variety of Lengths Which Can Be Increased or...

Price: $2,500,000

Region: Melbourne State: VIC Contact: Simon Mostafa Phone: 0409 777 888

View Online Bsale ID 599211

Melbourne Auto Parts - Wreckers...

Auto Accessories and Parts

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Price (Including Business and Assets): $325,000. Lease of premises available options 3x3x3 or 5x5. Lease price negotiable subject to the business sale price. Melbourne Auto Parts is a second-hand parts supplier for nearly 10 years. We are a Capricorn Supplier and Member. We specialise in Honda and Mazda models. Extremely organised wreckers with a very clean yard- expanding over 4,000sqm (all concrete) and fully barcoded warehouse. We have an established website and eBay store. We advertise on Parts Check, Parts Online and...

Price: $325,000

Region: Campbellfield State: VIC Contact: Zaia Zia Phone: 0408 591 093

View Online Bsale ID 590958

Have Your Very Own Hecho En Mexico...

Franchised Food Outlets

We are looking for passionate people to join our Hecho en Mexico franchise family. Hecho en Mexico is a thriving pandemic-proof business well-known by locals across 12 different locations. We are the ones that have created the tacos that Melbournians love and those mouth-watering Patrón margaritas you just can’t get enough of. We are the only authentic Mexican Restaurant in Australia with over 9 years of experience offering franchise opportunities with full support and full training. We have been featured on Broadsheet and UrbanList. A bit of history, Hecho en Mexico, which...

Price: $400,000

Region: Melbourne State: VIC Contact: Rob Meldrum Phone: 0400 916 912

View Online Bsale ID 595650

Award-Winning Marine And Outdoor... Marine

This award-winning family-owned business of 19 years is for sale. Marine & Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership - sales, parts and service workshop located on a prominent highway. QUINTREX, YAMAHA, MERCURY products and parts - It is so rare to find a marine business with this combination of high-end brands. Very few businesses in Australia have this combinationmaking it a very enviable and sought-after business. The expansion to include the HUSQVANA power equipment brand provides an excellent seasonal balance to the marine division. Prominent highway frontage with...

Price: POA

Region: Victoria State: VIC Contact: Private Seller Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 591462

Convenience Store Milk Bar & Residence

Other Retail

Well set up and profitable Convenience Store Milk Bar for sale with 3-bedroom residence. This business has become well known for its traditional milk bar set up with the added convenience of a take-away store currently trading 6 days a week (Mon-Sat). Just a 10-minute walk from outside the main town center, these premises are situated on a corner block with ample parking for cars, trucks, and tractors. Close proximity to Schools, McIndoe Park, Tennis Courts, Golf Club and Recreation Reserve. **Consistently renowned for their reliable services and products offering a variety of convenient lines...

Price: $120,000 WIWO

Region: Gippsland

State: VIC Contact: Private Seller Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 596000

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Busy Fish & Chip/Takeaway Shop Located... Takeaway Food

Located in a busy small town on the South Gippsland Hwy. Lots of passing traffic on the way to Phillip Island. Makes for a perfect stop to grab lunch/dinner for families. Ample of parking and seating around as well. Popular fish & chip shop known arround Melbourne for its supurb quality fish & chips and yummy fritters. Established since 1920 with a rich history and ongoing dedication to providing only the highest standard of service to all. -Located close to water. -Open 7 days. -Great location(very populated during summer). -Large premises. -Takings $18,000p/w on average. -Attractive...

Price: $480,000

Region: Mornington Penninsula

State: VIC Contact: Alicja Barczynska Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 593750

Under Management Hair Salon Business... Hair Salon

This hair salon is located in a premium pocket of Camberwell. This idyllic and leafy part of Camberwell with strip shops provides plenty of supporting businesses and ample foot traffic. Offering hair styling services for the whole family, this salon is a solid and steady business that is well supported by the local community of families who have become regular, loyal clients. There is no competition to this salon in the surrounding area. Large well appointed salon with 6 chairs plus a colour table in the centre of the salon and 2 wash basins. There is also a kitchen and bathroom. This salon is run under...

Price: $150,000

Region: Camberwell

State: VIC Contact: Elle Likopoulos or Chris Panagiotidis Phone: 03 9566 7300 or 9566 7300

View Online Bsale ID 591463

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Fitness Membership Business Highly Prof... Franchise Business Opportunities

Combine Air Training is a high altitude training phenomenon that unlocks benefits through science that elite athletes have been using for over 50 years to gain a competitive advantage - delivering it to the mainstream market as the ultimate fun, engaging and diverse health and fitness gym. Members obtain outstanding results. Register interest to obtain a detailed information pack. Partner with an elite team of experienced professionals within the business and fitness industries, combined with world class training gyms and business model!

Exclusive Franchise Territories in Australia & New...

Price: $495,000

Region: Adelaide State: SA Contact: Bernie Carroll Phone: 1300 227 227 or 0430 802 508

View Online Bsale ID 602545

Award - Winning Retail Food Franchise...

Franchise Business Opportunities

Here is your chance to become the proud owner of a Soul Origin food franchise in the super busy location of Munno Para, SA. Serving delicious coffee and nutritious and convenient meals, the retail food chain has been growing fast and has won several accolades over the years. This is a golden opportunity for budding entrepreneurs as well as passionate individuals who wish to make it big with the support of an esteemed brand. Soul Origin was established in 2011 to introduce healthy fast food and boutique specialty grade coffee to Aussies looking for the best food options. Currently,...

Price: $260K-$320K + GST

Region: Munno Para

State: SA

Contact: Smart Sales Brokers Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 602370

Gym and Fitness Membership Business... Franchise Business Opportunities

Combine Air Training is a high altitude training phenomenon that unlocks the science that elite athletes have been using for over 50 years to gain a competitive advantage - delivering it to the mainstream market as the ultimate fun, engaging and diverse health and fitness service. Register interest to obtain a detailed information pack. Partner with an elite team of experienced professionals within the business and fitness industries, combined with world class training gyms and business model! Exclusive Franchise Territories in Australia & New Zealand now available! We are looking for results...

Price: $495,000

Region: Adelaide State: SA Contact: Bernie Carroll Phone: 1300 227 227 or 0430 802 508

View Online Bsale ID 602544

New Site Opportunity - Burnside Village... Cafe and

Coffee Shop

Realise Your Cafe Ownership Dreams By Acquiring A Thriving Boutique Cafe. We are offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to own a well-recognised boutique cafe in one of the busiest Shopping Centres in Adelaide. Our cafes are well-appointed with a contemporary ambiance and high-end furniture and fixtures. We serve a unique signature range of decadent cakes, superior quality coffee, delicious gourmet sandwiches along with exceptional customer service. We maintain the highest standards of quality and taste to acquire an extensive client base. Why Should You...

Price: $290,000

Region: Adelaide State: SA Contact: Smart Sales Brokers Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 602349

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Combine Air Training is a high altitude training phenomenon that unlocks the science that elite athletes have been using for over 50 years to gain a competitive advantage - delivering it to the mainstream market as the ultimate fun, engaging and diverse health and fitness service. Register interest to obtain a detailed information pack. Partner with an elite team of experienced professionals within the business and fitness industries, combined with world class training gyms and business model! Exclusive Franchise Territories in Australia & New Zealand now available! We are looking for results...

Educational Study Tours Travel Agency...

This business operates in the educational study tour market and manages international students coming to Australia for English studies and cultural learning through homestay with local families. Operated by a husband and wife team, the management of this business is seasonal to coincide with the northern hemisphere school holiday periods. As all tours are pre-arranged, this allows the business owners plenty of downtime and to holiday at their leisure.All processes are in place with overseas and local agents, as well as the various local primary and secondary schools that are part of the program. - Flexible work hours - Work from...

Price: Expression of Interest

Region: Adelaide State: SA Contact: Xcllusive Business Sales Phone: 02 9817 3331

View Online Bsale ID 596863

Fitness Membership Business Highly...

Franchise Business Opportunities

Combine Air Training is a high altitude training phenomenon that unlocks benefits through science that elite athletes have been using for over 50 years to gain a competitive advantage - delivering it to the mainstream market as the ultimate fun, engaging and diverse health and fitness gym. Members obtain outstanding results. Register interest to obtain a detailed information pack. Partner with an elite team of experienced professionals within the business and fitness industries, combined with world class training gyms and business model!

Exclusive Franchise Territories in Australia & New...

Price: $495,000

Region: Adelaide

State: SA Contact: Bernie Carroll Phone: 1300 227 227 or 0430 802 508

View Online Bsale ID 596839

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Chipmunks Indoor Playground Franchise... Cafe and Coffee

Shop

Australasia's most popular kids indoor playground. Chipmunks Playland & Café is a unique business idea incorporating pay for play, specialised birthday parties & private venue hire, and a full-service café, making Chipmunks a most loved family entertainment destination. Today Chipmunks Playland & Café operates more than 20 kids indoor play centres throughout Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia. Benefits of owning a Chipmunks indoor playground: - Proven business model with a track record of success and market longevity. - 25+ years of industry...

Price: $750,000

Region: West Lakes

State: SA

Contact: Bernie Carroll Phone: 1300 227 227 or 0430 802 508

View Online Bsale ID 596735

Business for Sale - Importer & Wholesaler Import

First established in 2000, the business had been under current ownership for the last 6 years. As the acting wholesaler for some major retailers, the business offers a range of classic and contemporary bedroom décor, including quilts, throws and euro pillow cases. Operating from a well-equipped warehouse, the business continually provides the latest offerings in classic and contemporary bedroom décor to the market. As such, the business has positioned itself at the forefront of the industry with its unique offerings.The business has established a reputation for importing & supplying...

Price: Price Upon Application

Region: Adelaide

State: SA

Contact: Steve Kurtzer or Brett Buckley Phone: 0404 369 202 or 0432 231 630

View Online Bsale ID 596659

Laser Engraving Business Bunbury Product Manufacturer

Well established Laser Engraving business located in Bunbury, South West, Western Australia. Diverse range of repeat clients in the electrical, industrial, mining and commercial industries. Clients are predominantly from the South West with recent acquisition of new clients state-wide. Workshop and shop front located in the Light Industrial Area. Secure lease arrangements in place. Over 100k worth of plant and equipment. Excellent capabilities with 3 x CO2 lasers, galvo laser, UV printer, fibre cutting laser, industrial rotary engraver. Consistent sales growth with excellent scope to increase business...

Price: $175,000 + SAV

Region: Bunbury State: WA Contact: Private Seller Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 601458

Leading Caravan Hire Business With... Hire Services

This market leading caravan Hire business is in huge demand that is completely setup with easy operation. All the processes are set up with an easy to learn business. Bookings are online with an established warehouse and returning customer base that only requires part time commitment. -Fully equipped fleet. -Tow vehicle Included. -New rolling stock. -Established warehouse location close to perth. -Active database of 780 and growing. -Potential of forward bookings of $137,000 inclusive in price. -easy to manage enquiries and no need to advertise. Genuine reason for selling $590,000...

Price: $590,000

Region: Perth State: WA

Contact: Business Owner Phone: 0493 212 923

View Online Bsale ID 599360

Coffee Roasting Business Cafe and

Coffee Shop

Owner/Roaster selling the business (No Agent). Award Winning Coffee Roasting business, work from home, started as a hobby and now selling to several supermarkets and regular customers. Won 2 Golden Bean awards, website and brand established. It can go to the next level, which I'm not keen to do at my retirement age. Includes Tea Merchant Business. Ideal as a work-from-home business, it can easily be scaled up to however many days you wish to work. Roasting equipment, winning recipes, temperatures, significant IP know-how, and training included. Great Start for a...

Price: $28,000 + SAV

Region: Subiaco State: WA Contact: Robert Sealey Phone: 0404 000 543

View Online Bsale ID 602195

First Class Pub / Hotel Business Hotel

Monopoly location. 21 Year lease in place. Rent 5% of revenue fixed + gst. Accommodation, food, bar, weddings – multiple revenue streams. Solid team of capable staff. Huge function trade. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Sales july 22 – october 22 $1,500,000 (ex gst) with net operating profits of $389,000 approx. Full documented financial history. Exceptional business opportunity. Sure to impress! For further details please contact jonathon parker. Price: $2,250,000 + s.A.V. Of approximately $80,000. Perth's premier hospitality and retail business brokers.

Price: $2,250,000 + SAV

Region: State: WA Contact: Jonathon Parker Phone: 0417 140 882

View Online Bsale ID 599478

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Beach Cafe, Rare Opportunity To Become... Bakery

Well known coffee shop in Freo for sale. Rent $1280/ month. Council rate $2400/ year. Electricity $1200/ month. Turnover 11k - 13k. Trading 6 days a week. Very good location. Ideally for husband and wife. Asking price $140k+SAV.

Price: $140,000 + SAV

Region: Fremantle State: WA Contact: Mary Dang Phone: 0422 280 141

View Online Bsale ID 602803

Attractive Cafe - North of the River.... Cafe and Coffee Shop

• Great location next to busy medical centre. • Lifestyle hours - 5 days only - Close 2.30 pm. • Stunning presentation throughout , includes 4 undercover car bays. • Beautiful alfresco court yard area. • Great rent with secure 22 years lease. • Huge potential to trade on week-ends. • Price for Immediate Sale. Inspection by Appointment only. Please contact Erik Lingensjo. The BUSINESS CENTRE of WA.

Price: $138,000

Region: Perth State: WA Contact: Erik Lingensjo Phone: 08 9324 1211 or 0412 234 000

View Online Bsale ID 603043

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Established gate and fencing business for sale in Port Kennedy. Specialising in fabrication of custom gates and fencing Installations. Well presented premises, consisting of Showroom, office, workshop and plenty of parking. Market price rental. Freehold Available. Drop saw, TIG and MIG Welders, forklift, work benches, two Toyota work Utes and plenty of storage all set up for new owners. 100k in forward orders and it's not even the busy season. Covid safe, continued working throughout. High performing website and FB page, repeat clients including residential, local councils and Builders. Staff...

$350k…Busy Established Restaurant For... Restaurant

Restaurant For sale, Now available north of river running successfully from last 5 year, profitable business , easy to operate…Modern American Australian restaurant. Nothing to spend. 5 year lease remaining. (can be renewed after current term finish). Recover your money within 1-1.5 year. (Depand of experience). Geniune reason for sale. Great business for someone to work for themselves instead working for someone… Strictly confidential.. For more information get in touch…

Price: $299,000 + SAV

Region: Hillarys State: WA Contact: A k Ak Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 591491

The Prettiest Venue In Karratha Alcohol Liquor Shop

Walk in and start making serious money! We have done all the hard work for you and created the most recognised Cocktail Bar / Cafe in the heart of Karratha. Up for sale is the set up, existing fixtures and fittings. The name and brand is NOT FOR SALE…as it is trademarked. What you are buying is Endless potential to create your own little empire. It has a strong family breakfast following and coffee snobs culture, then by night, The venue attracts group bookings for an array of local celebrations, it’s the locals choice for an elevated stylish experience and up market cocktails on offer. Its gained a reputation for...

Price: $250,000

Region: Karratha State: WA

Contact: Marlon Bouari Phone: 0417 483 936

View Online Bsale ID 594867

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Profitable City Café – Immediate Sale...

Cafe and Coffee Shop

An excellent opportunity to own one of Perth’s most popular cafés at a bargain price. If you are currently working in hospitality for someone else, now is the perfect time to buy your own business at a heavily reduced price! Owners need to move the business ASAP as heading overseas, so make an offer. Established 5+ years, this business has built up a loyal customer base and weekends are often booked out weeks in advance. All systems, procedures, suppliers and equipment are already in place, allowing a new owner to step in and continue operations without interruption. The venue...

Price: $299,000 + SAV

Region: Perth State: WA Contact: Alex Stajka Phone: 08 6478 9916

View Online Bsale ID 591268

Niche Fresh Food Wholesaler – Rare... Food Wholesalers

Would you like a well-established sustainable business that commands a large share of a specialty Western Australian wholesale market? This business has ongoing demand, barriers to entry, limited competition; opportunities for expansion and only comes to the market because it is time for the owners to retire after twenty four years of ownership. Business to business is conducted with major national retailers, annual sales are $2M, most favourable gross profit margins are produced and healthy net profits for an owner operator are enjoyed. This is a leasehold business sensibly...

Price: $1,400,000 - all included

Region: Perth State: WA Contact: Robert Gasmier Business and Property Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 588984

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This supermarket and liquor store has traded in its current location since opening. This business is situated in one of Darwin's premium areas with high passing traffic. Additionally, the business has a liquor license with a thriving bottle shop trade. The business has developed a reputation for supplying exceptional produce and products, every time, to the highest quality standards, at competitive pricing. By following this business model, the business has established a profitable niche in the market, while also cultivating consistent repeat business from a loyal customer base. This is a well-established and well-respected business in the market ready for...

Successful Takeaway Shop - Darwin Takeaway Food

Located in Darwin City, the Takeaway store is very busy and well known. Profitable and well established, top location and training included. Key Features & Benefits: -Training and support provided. -Strong orders. -Well established and easy to run. -They have recently upgraded our fit out and the store looks brand new. -Top location - Inner city location surrounded by corporate buildings. Store is also located under a carpark (about 230 cars). -Rent is only 5% of annual turnover. -All equipment are owned outright. -Solid local clientele. -Under same ownership for 24 years. -Most outgoings are covered in the rental price...

Price: $275,000

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: Barry Western Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 602373

Successful Retailer - Industrial Products... Hardware

Three businesses in one. Retail, Service, Rental. -Very profitable, long-established. -Based in Darwin - #1 in the NT. -Professional operation, very impressive. -Excellent recurring revenue from the rental fleet. -Lots of big oil & gas projects planned for the NT. -Growing business. -GM runs the day-to-day operations. -Owner at retirement age. Price: $3,300,000. Contact us NOW for a fast response – complete the enquiry section on this page!

Price: $3,300,000

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: Barry Western Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 600972

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Ella Baché Fannie Bay Beauty Salon

Recent winner of Best Ella Baché Franchise in Australia. $570,000 + SAV. Ella Baché Fannie Bay has been Darwin's premium provider of high quality beauty services and products for nearly 30 years. The business has won multiple awards including being recognised as the best Ella Baché store in Australia in 2016. Ella Baché is the country's largest skincare franchise network, with products and services available in over 120 salons (and David Jones) nationwide. The franchise offers all of the benefits of a franchise structure including support, initial and ongoing training and access to the latest cutting...

Price: $570,000 + SAV

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: Andrew Hahn Phone: 08 8941 3000 or 0413 013 367

View Online Bsale ID 602086

Domestic and Commercial Garden Mainte... Lawn Mowing

BS152468 - Immediate Income – Huge Potential for Increased Sales. With an outstanding reputation – and over 100 regular customers - the current owners are constantly turning away new clients as they cannot take on anymore. Demand for regular servicing and one-off jobs is now so great, a new owner could easily employ more staff to increase both turnover and the client base. Alternatively, NT Garden Maintenance would be a profitable add-on to an existing business in a similar field. · Immediate income + plenty of scope for increased sales. · Very strong trading position with a regular client base of over 100. · Regularly contacted by schools and...

Price: $230,000

Region: Darwin State: NT

Contact: Coast to Coast Business Sales Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 599796

Brumby's Hibiscus NT - 18 Years Of Highly... Bakery

Rare opportunity to own one of the top tier businesses in Australia's leading bakery franchise Capitalise on 18 years of highly successful trading in one of Darwin's most popular suburban shopping centres. The purchaser will have the opportunity to acquire a mature, top tier franchise with all of the benefits of a long franchise agreement, substantial trading profit and loyal following without the difficulties of starting from scratch. The key highlights of the business are: *Annual Sales over $1.1 million. *Great location situated directly opposite Woolworths in Darwin's vibrant Hibiscus Shopping...

Price: $650,000 + SAV

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: Andrew Hahn Phone: 08 8941 3000 or 0413 013 367

View Online Bsale ID 599510

Beauty Salon operating 34 + years – ... Beauty Salon

Ella Bache Franchise - Only Dedicated Beauty Salon in Palmerston. This beautifully presented Ella Bache Franchise - established by the current owner in 1988 –has so many accolades to its name and is one of the best investments on the market! This business is ready to thrive, a new owner will benefit by increasing staff levels to service the huge demand. Current owner is ready to retire and is looking for a savvy entrepreneur to fulfill the growing customer demand. - Unisex salon for men and women with a large database of clients built up over 34 years. - Ella Bache Concept Salon with modern fit out, welcoming reception and retail area separate...

Price: $160,000

Region: Palmerston State: NT Contact: Coast to Coast Business Sales Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 595475

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Motivated Vendors - Ready To Sell!... Bakery

This Brumby’s bakery was established in 2006 and acquired by its current owner in 2015. Brumby’s is a renowned specialty bread bakehouse brand, recognised as one of Australia’s most prominent franchise groups. Brumby’s Karama offers all the standard bread and pastry options available at other Brumby’s stores. Its extensive product range includes bread, cakes, pies, coffee, sandwiches, and other quality baked goods. Apart from its quality food offerings, the business is known for providing high-quality service that has cultivated its loyal local customer base. * Revenue F.Y.2022 circa $720k...

Price: $125,000

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: Tom Jolly Phone: 0403 720 965

View Online Bsale ID 596537

Coming Soon - Melissa's Takeaway Takeaway Food

Located in Darwin City, the Takeaway is very busy and well known. Profitable and well established, top location and training included. Key Features & Benefits: - Training and support provided. - Strong orders. - Well established and easy to run. - They have recently upgraded our fit out and the store looks brand new. - Top locationInner city location surrounded by corporate buildings. Store is also located under a carpark( about 230 cars). - Rent is only 5% of annual turnover. - All equipment are owned outright. - Solid local clientele. - Under the same ownership for 24 years. - Most outgoings are covered in the rental price. - Operating only 5 days per week...

Price: $275,000

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: Barry Western Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 595428

Become A Business Broker & Advisor With... Brokerage

Do you love business, and are looking for a new lowcost opportunity with big financial potential? Apply to become part of The Finn Group, one of the largest network of business brokers in Australia. By owning a Finn Business Sale license, you own two businesses in one! You have potential to earn income from; business improvement consulting and exit planning, as well as attractive commissions from business sales. You will be selling businesses and matching buyers with businesses to best meet their criteria. Skills: We are seeking people with small business experience to specialise in...

Price: POA

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: Join Finn Phone: 1300 535 932

View Online Bsale ID 595573

Lifestyle Business. Owner’s Input...

Websites and Online Businesses

Lifestyle business. Owner’s input approximately 15 hours per week. Show Magic is an Online Wholesale Equine Grooming Products business. Asking $89,000 or nearest offer plus stock. Great opportunity to secure a WELL ESTABLISHED (Purchased in 2013) Brisbane based that can literally be operated anywhere where there is good internet and access to freight. Area covered: Australia Wide. Strong Customer Database with recurring Income. Reason for sale. Owner is retiring and wants to travel. Her instructions are simply… “Sell the business and she has priced the business for a quick sale.” About the Opportunity. Key Features include: • Business has been

Price: $89,000 or nearest offer plus stock

Region: Darwin State: NT Contact: WhatPriceMyBusiness Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 595128

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restaurant in one of Australia's most vibrant and Tasmania's most visited tourist attractions- Salamanca Place-Hobart. Rare offering in this highly sought-after location, pre-Covid there were at least a million people visiting Salamanca every year, and the visitor's numbers have almost returned to pre-Covid now. Thai Lao Isann Restaurant is centrally located in Salamanca Square and offers an outstanding Isann food which is very similar to Thai and Lao food, it is enjoyed by locals and anyone in...

Mobile Boost Juice Van Opportunities...

Franchise Business Opportunities

Mobile Boost Juice opportunity - Tasmania. There are two options for your Boost Mobeel. The first is a trailer concept which can be attached to a vehicle and transported to events. The second is an all in one concept where the vehicle and trailer are built all in one. Each concept has a different price point as we build the Boost mobeel to cater to your needs as an operator. You can operate your Mobeel anywhere in your territory, providing of course you have the permission of the landowner or event organiser. No other Mobeel partner can operate their mobeel within your territory. Part of...

Price: $175,000

Region: Hobart State: TAS Contact: Smart Sales Brokers Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 602230

New Fully Promoted Franchise For Sale...

Clothing Accessories

Want to change your mundane life and office routine? Here is a fantastic franchise opportunity in Hobart that promises exceptional growth and success. You can become the proud owner of this Fully Promoted franchise territory, which is the undisputed leader in the promotional marketing industry. Offering marketingbased products and services of all kinds, this business is primed for growth because of its strategic location. It is an excellent opportunity for budding entrepreneurs who want to own a rewarding business in a high-growth region. As a Fully Promoted franchisee, you will get...

Price: POA

Region: Hobart State: TAS

Contact: Smart Sales Brokers Admin Phone:

View Online Bsale ID 602128

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Launceston 4x4 Auto Wreckers Highly...

Wreckers

Make no mistake, this business represents very good value, is priced to sell, shows an excellent ROI and extremely financially rewarding. Specialising in new and second hand 4x4 parts, reconditioned engines, differentials and gearboxes. for most 4x4 vehicles. Located in a central high profile site, on approximately 10 acres. Specialising in Toyota models such as Landcruiser and Hilux. Retailing well known products such as Delkor, Drivetech, Cooldrive, Wurth, Clutch Industries, Natreed Radiators, Ironman$X and Gulf Western Oil. This business, has a massive range, has been established...

Price: o/o$399,000 wiwo

Region: Prospect State: TAS Contact: Paul Scott Phone: 0477 771 098

View Online Bsale ID 602197

Strong Earnings 5-Days Per Week

Mobile Services

This family-owned & operated business began in 1983, with the current vendors buying it in 2008. Part of a national network that provides full Quality Management Support, Systems Documentation & expert marketing collateral. This professional services business affords the owners a family-friendly lifestyle and the industry seasonality creates opportunities for extended leave. In its field this business is the largest player with greater than 55% of the market. Other Features: *Highly profitable and growing. *No previous industry skill or experience required. *A comprehensive handover & training to...

Price: $820,000

Region: Hobart State: TAS Contact: Dean Demeyer Phone: 0419 382 359 or 03 6128 3333

View Online Bsale ID 601820

Want to change your mundane life and office routine? Here is a fantastic franchise opportunity in Hobart that promises exceptional growth and success. You can become the proud owner of this Fully Promoted franchise territory, which is the undisputed leader in the promotional marketing industry. Offering marketingbased products and services of all kinds, this business is primed for growth because of its strategic location. It is an excellent opportunity for budding entrepreneurs who want to own a rewarding business in a high-growth region. As a Fully Promoted franchisee, you will get...

In Demand Cabinet Makers & Joinery...

Building and Construction

Custom Cabinets specialises in all facets of custombuilt cabinetry. Their team consists of furniture makers, cabinet makers, joiners, wood machinists and finishers working together to create bespoke pieces. They undertake traditional joinery work for commercial clients and domestic customers. KEY FEATURES: * Established 60 years+. * Consistent annual revenue. * Highly trained workforce already in place. * Long lease to be negotiated with the new owner. * Price includes many months' of forward orders. * Approx. $165,000 of Plant & Equipment included. * A comprehensive...

Price: $285,000

Region: North Hobart State: TAS Contact: Dean Demeyer Phone: 0419 382 359 or 03 6128 3333

View Online Bsale ID 596799

Amazing Regional Cafe With Fantastic... Cafe and Coffee Shop

The Red Velvet Lounge has long been a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Located in the lovely town of Cygnet one of Southern Tasmania's most popular destinations for tourists and day trippers from Hobart. The Cafe is located in a historic building which was originally a general store, it is a large open space with high pressed tin ceilings. The large commercial kitchen also contains one of the largest wood-fired ovens in the state. The Cafe is perfect for an owner-operator/couple who is looking for a fantastic lifestyle business in a stunning location. There is scope to offer evening trade and an excellent opportunity to...

Price: $125,000

Region: Hobart State: TAS Contact: Mark Bent Phone: 03 6135 4446 or 0417 357 037

View Online Bsale ID 596680

Multi-Award Winning Iga Supermarket... Supermarket

Unique opportunity to acquire a blue-chip multi-awardwinning IGA leasehold store in Tasmania. Located in one of Hobart’s fastest developing suburbs with a large amount of current residential development and population growth. The store is well laid out over a 400m2 footprint with parking for 35 vehicles and has a very attractive long lease term with options. It is all set up, with nothing more to spend with an experienced team in place. The family-owned business has seen consistent growth over the past 30 years. The current owners have continuously reinvested into the business.

Price: $1,807,000

Region: Tasmania State: TAS Contact: Dean Demeyer Phone: 0419 382 359 or 03 6128 3333

View Online Bsale ID 596798

Tasmanian Organic Cheese Business... Food

Beverage Manufacturer

Including the business, brand, IP, and all operating plant and equipment. A long lease term on the production facility in the North West Coast of Tasmania is available along with the added bonus of having access to purchase organic milk direct from the onsite dairy, This is a rare opportunity to purchase a successful multi-awardwinning Tasmanian artisan organic cheese business. With state-wide and mainland distribution within major retail stores such as Woolworths - 31 Tasmanian stores and 28 premium NSW stores, IGA’s, Hill Street’s, and Independents, on-premise in cafes and premium...

Price: $395,000

Region: Hobart State: TAS Contact: Kat Little Phone: 0419 422 124

View Online Bsale ID 596402

Note: Price is a guide only, please contact the seller to verify information. Prices may be + GST, + SAV, + Training etc.

Disclaimer: We have, in preparing this document, included the information which has been provided to bsale.com.au by the business owner, broker, franchise group or agent. Bsale accept no responsibility and disclaims all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or mis-statements contained in this entire document. All interested parties should conduct further investigations with the assigned ‘contact’ to verify the information contained in this document. Bsale has provided an advertising service and is receiving no commissions