Australia’s Business Brokers

Seller , 29 Sep 2020 She was the obvious choice when I decided to sell due to family commitments and she stepped up straight away. She had a lot of the paperwork still on file and quickly moved to finding a buyer. The buyer made an offer and I accepted – then Covid-19 hit! Due to the uncertainty the buyer pulled out. Nikki advised that she would return her deposit but would speak to her when everything calmed down. Nikki re-engaged the buyer, the buyer agreed to proceed and Nikki reinstated the contract.  The outcome was that my salon sold yesterday and I am delighted. Nikki did an excellent job at keeping the buyer updated and she assessed the timing perfectly to resurrect the deal AND got me a great result too! If I had another broker working on this (with less skill and experience), I am not sure the outcome would have been the same. Delighted!

"John Kasapi was able to negotiate new terms and I am absolutely delighted! “I have known John kasapi for the last 6 years, I have known him as a great hairdresser and now a fantastic business broker. Assignment of lease was quite tricky but John was able to negotiate new terms and I am absolutely delighted to be moving on with my new business ventures. Great job!” John Kasapi is the award-winning Specialist in the sale of hair and beauty salons in the Melbourne, the wider Victorian market and Brisbane. With more than 15 years of experience and working in the hair and beauty industry, he knows and understands the industry and the marketplace much better than most. Winner of the REIV 2019 - Best Business Broker" - Deb Pereira | 18 Mar 2019 John Kasapi receives another Benchmark Business Sales Review. John has always been involved with the hair and beauty industry all of his working life, and he offers an in-depth knowledge to all buyers and sellers. He enjoys helping people achieve their dreams, whether it be buying, selling or investing. John really understands that in many cases, a business can be a major asset, so he likes to ensure that the process, whether it be buying or selling, is “smooth sailing” for everyone concerned. Get to know more about John Kasapi and his accomplishments by clicking the "View Profile" button below. Additionally, you can read other Benchmark Business Sales Testimonials from the "Broker" section above. John Kasapi is a business broker at Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations.

Maria , 06 Feb 2020 Clyde thank you for your amazing work! If I didn’t have a heart attack yesterday I never will!! This was absolutely such hard work for you and I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas and best luck for the future.

"John kasapi was great to deal with and one of the nicest business brokers I came across during my search. He was so accommodating and thorough making sure all my boxes were ticked off along the way. He organized meetings and made sure I had everything to make this a smooth experience. His support and guidance lead to fantastic result. Definitely make John your first point of contact in the sales process."  - Nuwanthi Peiris | 10 Sep 2021 John Kasapi receives another Benchmark Business Sales Review. John really prides himself on offering his clients exceptional customer service, combined with his wealth of sales and industry knowledge. He has “been there and done that”, as he has owned his own business, and he has worked in many top salons around the world – and has experienced everything this industry has to offer. Get to know more about John Kasapi and his accomplishments by clicking the "View Profile" button below. Additionally, you can read other Benchmark Business Sales Testimonials from the "Broker" section above. John Kasapi is a business broker at Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations.

"Well it was an eventful business sale, initially we had a contract on my business but the first buyer could not come up with the money a day before settlement which was a disaster however Iain and John assured me that they had another two buyers who would look at the business. I was very disappointed at this stage but Benchmark continued to dig deep and deliver another buyer who was able to settle on the business. I did find the whole process quite stressful however in the end Benchmark did deliver the sale and I'm now able to move on with the next chapter. Thanks for seeing the sale through to completion." - Marianne Zanca | 08 Apr 2019 John Kasapi receives another Benchmark Business Sales Review. John really prides himself on offering his clients exceptional customer service, combined with his wealth of sales and industry knowledge. He has “been there and done that”, as he has owned his own business, and he has worked in many top salons around the world – and has experienced everything this industry has to offer. Get to know more about John Kasapi and his accomplishments by clicking the "View Profile" button below. Additionally, you can read other Benchmark Business Sales Testimonials from the "Broker" section above. John Kasapi is a business broker at Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations.

My husband and I recently sold our Business through Ian Salter at Benchmark. From the start to finish Ian was always available and guiding us through the process ensuring we had everything in place for a potential buyer at the beginning and then guiding us through the sale he always kept us up to date with the progress of the sale whether it be a phone call a text or an email. His professionalism was outstanding and knowledge of the whole process was extremely helpful to have Ian's guidance in the process to the day of settlement. I can't recommend Ian's services highly enough. Thank you Ian and will definitely use your services again in the near future. -Donna Carroll | June 2022  Ian Salter receives another Benchmark Business Sales Review. Ian is dedicated to producing the best result possible for his clients through the application of hard-earned knowledge, experience, and insistence upon the upholding of professional standards. He also interacts frequently with a network of like-minded professionals, such as Solicitors, Bank Managers, Accountants, Finance Brokers, State Managers, National Managers, and Master Franchisors, not only to assist with the sale process for either a Buyer or Seller, but also to stay in touch with industry changes. Get to know more about Ian Salter and his accomplishments by clicking the "View Profile" button below. Additionally, you can read other Benchmark Business Sales Testimonials from the "Broker" section above. Ian Salter is a business broker at Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations.

Caitlin , 13 Dec 2018 I contacted Nikki as I was looking for a second salon and enquired about one she has advertised. She discussed it with me and answered all my questions then set me up with a viewing and I knew immediately this was the “one”. Nikki helped me with all aspects of the purchase and last week I started work at my new salon. Thank you Nikki – you kept in touch throughout and today everything is sorted. I appreciate everything you did to get me my new salon

To anyone thinking of selling or buying in the hospitality industry, Sam Pask is your Broker. Sam will go out of his way to match the appropriate Buyer with the Seller to achieve a successful outcome for both parties. He has great enthusiasm and communication skills when going through a contractual process because of personal experiences and a wealth of knowledge in the industry. - Leanne, Former Director Wooden Horse Restaurant, Clayfield Brisbane.

M. Joshi & D. Shukla , 13 Dec 2018 ”The service was exceptional from day 01, didn’t had any issues in buying this small business. The broker, Shreyansh was prompt to all our queries and supported us in all the areas. Sale process was was smooth too, without any issues. From the purchase offer to the settlement of the business, we were clear and had no doubts with what was happening, it was simply perfect. We would like to thank Shreyansh Shah and the Benchmark team for an extraordinary service and would like to recommend our fellow mates who are willing to buy business.”

I just took over my store a few weeks ago. I would like to thank Sam, the best broker and his colleagues. They are supportive and helpful. I have a great experience of buying this business with their support. - Van Vu Kieu