When a Buyer Comes Knocking: Why You Still Need a Broker
So — a buyer’s shown up. They say they’re interested. They’ve asked for numbers. Maybe they’ve even floated a price. That’s a great position to be in. But here’s the mistake too many owners make: they think a known buyer means they can skip the broker. They shouldn't. Whether it’s a competitor, a management team, or an interested party from your network — having a buyer on the radar changes nothing about what it takes to get a deal done properly. In fact, it’s when a buyer is
Nov 103 min read
Allied Health Business Valuations: What Multiples Are Buyers Paying in 2025?
Allied health Nurse If you own an allied health practice in Australia—think physio, osteo, speech, psych, or OT—and you’re curious about what your business could sell for, you're not alone. With more private equity sniffing around multi-site operators and more baby boomer owners planning exits, valuations in the sector are under the spotlight. In this post, we’ll unpack the current valuation multiples being paid for allied health businesses, key value drivers, and what buyers
Oct 272 min read
Child Care Centre Multiples in Australia: Why They’re Higher
If you’ve heard that child care centres trade at richer multiples than many other service businesses in Australia, you’re not wrong....
Oct 82 min read
What’s Your Plumbing Business Worth? Why Smart Tradies Plan Their Exit Before the Tools Wear Them Out
Leaking pipe What’s Your Plumbing Business Worth? Why Smart Tradies Plan Their Exit Before the Tools Wear Them Out If you’ve built a real...
Sep 243 min read
Beyond the Splash: How Pool Businesses are Valued in a Post-Boom Market
Indoor pool The "COVID pool boom" is over for pool business value. Here is what smart buyers are paying for service routes, retail shops, and pool construction firms in 2025. The Market Has Shifted If you own a pool business, you likely rode the wave of the 2020–2022 home improvement boom. But in 2025, the market has settled. Buyers are no longer paying premiums just for revenue growth; they are scrutinizing margins, labour efficiency, and recurring income stability when look
Aug 223 min read
The Hidden Value You’ve Built: Why Your Brand Is Worth More Than Your Sales
Brand Value Most owners in the gifts and homewares space underestimate what they’ve actually built. They look at turnover, margins, and stock levels—but forget the biggest invisible asset: the brand value . When it comes time to sell, it’s not just about what you’ve earned. It’s about what your brand is worth to the next buyer . And in many cases, the brand alone is the difference between a modest 4× multiple and a premium 10×. Why Branding Changes the Game In a sector full o
Aug 182 min read
What’s Your Jewellery Business Worth? A Realistic Look at Valuation in 2025
For many jewellery store owners, the business is more than just a livelihood—it’s a legacy. Whether you’ve built a name over decades or...
Jul 292 min read
