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What changes by state, tax and deal terms.

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Fix what buyers discount before you go to market.

Prepare years ahead for a stronger result.

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Comprehensive guide on Stamp Duty in Australia

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Free exit planning guide

Plan your business exit strategy on your own terms

Practical advice from our specialist brokers on your exit options, building value before you sell, choosing the right time and getting your business sale ready.
Who it's for
Exiting in 3 to 5 yearsStart building value now
Planning successionCompare family, staff and partner options
Not sure what's nextUnderstand your options before you decide
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22-page PDF, instant download

What's inside the guide

Step-by-step exit planning advice written for Australian business owners.
  1. What is an exit strategy?

    Planned exits versus forced ones, and what a good plan covers.

  2. The cost of not having a plan

    The triggers that force an unplanned sale, and what they cost.

  3. Your exit options

    Trade sale, management buyout, family succession, merger and more.

  4. Seven steps to an exit plan

    Work back from your target date and price to the profit you need.

  5. Your exit roadmap

    Set goals, build value and weigh your options, 3 to 5 years out.

  6. Six strategies to increase value

    Systems, structure, reporting, brand and growth that buyers pay for.

  7. 17 factors that affect value

    What valuers and buyers weigh, from income certainty to lease security.

  8. Choosing the right time to sell

    Signs to sell now, and signs to wait and prepare.

  9. Getting your business sale ready

    Records, legal, lease, staff and handover in order.

  10. Selling a business with stock

    Walk in, walk out pricing, stocktakes, GST and stamp duty basics.

  11. Mistakes to avoid

    Seven common errors that cost owners time and money.

  12. The proven formula for selling

    Six elements every successful business sale needs.

PlusYour five-stage sale plan, from preparation to handoverQuestions to clarify your personal exit goalsThree next steps to get started