Your Path to Business Ownership Starts Here
Buying an established business isn't just about transferring ownership. It's about understanding what makes that business tick, where the real value sits, and how you'll step into the role without missing a beat. We've spent years helping people navigate this exact journey across Australia.
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What Really Matters When You Buy
Most people focus on the numbers. But there's more to it. A business has momentum, relationships, and systems that either work smoothly or create problems you'll inherit. Let's look at what actually determines success.
Financial Clarity
You need to see beyond the surface. Real cash flow patterns, seasonal variations, hidden costs that only show up later. We help you read what the books are actually saying about the business.
Operational Reality
Systems either support growth or hold it back. We examine how work actually gets done, where bottlenecks form, and what you'll need to change or protect when you take over.
Market Position
A business exists within its competitive landscape. We assess how customers view it, what competitors are doing differently, and whether the current position can be maintained or improved.
How We Guide Your Acquisition
Every business purchase follows a similar path, but the details vary wildly. Here's how we typically work through it together.
Initial Assessment
We start by understanding what you're looking for and why. Your experience matters here. Someone with industry background needs different guidance than a first-time buyer switching careers. We review potential opportunities and help you spot which ones warrant deeper investigation.
Due Diligence Phase
This is where we dig into everything. Financial records going back three years minimum. Customer concentration. Staff turnover. Supplier relationships. Lease terms. We're looking for consistency between what's claimed and what the evidence shows.
Valuation Reality Check
Sellers usually have strong opinions about value. We bring market comparables and realistic projections to the table. What can this business reasonably produce under your ownership? That's the question that matters.
Transition Planning
The handover period makes or breaks many acquisitions. We map out who needs to know what and when. Which relationships require personal introduction. What knowledge needs to be transferred before the current owner steps away.
Learning Through Real Scenarios
We run intensive workshops throughout 2025 where you work through actual business acquisition cases. Not hypothetical examples, but real situations we've encountered. You'll practice evaluating opportunities, spotting red flags, and structuring deals that protect your interests.
- Analysing financial statements to find what's not being said
- Conducting operational walkthroughs that reveal system weaknesses
- Negotiating terms that balance risk between buyer and seller
- Planning transitions that maintain business continuity
- Managing the first 90 days of ownership effectively
What Past Participants Say
Ruaidhri Kelleher
Manufacturing Acquisition, Brisbane
I almost walked away from a solid opportunity because the owner's books looked messy. The workshop taught me how to reconstruct actual cash flow from bank statements. Turned out the business was stronger than it appeared. Closed in September 2024 and we're ahead of projections.
Eirlys Brennan
Retail Transition, Melbourne
The transition planning module saved me months of trouble. We identified three key staff members whose departure would have seriously damaged operations. Structured retention agreements before closing, and all three are still with us 18 months later.
Building Your Acquisition Skills
Our next comprehensive program begins in September 2025. Over eight weeks, you'll develop the practical skills needed to evaluate, negotiate, and successfully acquire an established business. Places are limited to maintain quality interaction.
