Buying a business
10 articles. Related service: Entrepreneurship through acquisition
Buying a business vs starting one — an honest comparison
Should you buy an existing business or start your own? An honest look at cost, risk, cash flow and lifestyle for Australians weighing up both paths.
Read articleEarn-outs — bridging the gap on price
An earn-out ties part of a business sale price to future performance. Learn how earn-outs work, how to set fair targets, and the disputes to avoid.
Read articleA financial due diligence checklist for business buyers
A practical financial due diligence checklist for buying an Australian business, covering accounts, tax, cash flow, debts, staff entitlements and the lease.
Read articleFinding businesses for sale, including off-market opportunities
Where to find businesses for sale in Australia, from brokers and online listings to off-market approaches that reach owners before they advertise.
Read articleThe first 100 days after you buy a business
What to do in the first 100 days after buying a business, from settlement and staff to cash flow, customers and the changes that should wait a while.
Read articleSDE vs EBITDA — how small businesses are really valued
SDE and EBITDA measure business earnings in different ways. Learn which one applies, how to normalise the figures, and why it changes the price you pay.
Read articleSelf-funded search vs search fund — which path suits you?
Self-funded search or search fund? Compare ownership, control, funding and risk to decide which path to buying a business suits you in Australia.
Read articleSetting your acquisition criteria before you start looking
Clear acquisition criteria save months of wasted searching. Learn how to set industry, size, location, price and role criteria before buying a business.
Read articleVendor finance explained — how sellers help fund the deal
Vendor finance lets the seller fund part of a business sale. See how it works in Australia, why sellers agree to it, and what buyers should negotiate.
Read articleWhat is entrepreneurship through acquisition?
Entrepreneurship through acquisition means buying an established business and running it yourself. Here is how it works in Australia and who it suits.
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