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Nick Stevens has played a major role in LINK's success & development.
Nick Stevens is a distinguished Senior Business Broker at LINK Ellerslie and has played a major role in the company’s development. As General Manager from 2017 to 2020, Nick spearheaded remarkable growth, making Ellerslie the largest business brokerage in New Zealand and earning impressive industry accolades like the REINZ awards for Largest Business Brokerage and LINK's Excellence in Business Broking.
With a career rooted in sales and marketing skills, this path led him back to business broking in 2021, where he hit the ground running. His experience has given him a robust understanding of business dynamics which he expertly applies to every listing he secures.
Nick’s specialty? Selling businesses! From small businesses under $1 million to large enterprises over $50 million, Nick’s goal remains consistent: achieve optimal outcomes for buyers and sellers. He is confident and well-versed in working across diverse sectors, including franchises, master franchises, and international brands. With over 400 successful transactions under his belt, and several accolades to acknowledge this, Nick's dedication to engineering success for his clients speaks for itself!
Outside of work, Nick presents seminars and contributes articles on business grooming and sales strategies, demonstrating his commitment to industry education. In his free time, Nick loves spending time at his bach in the Coromandel, where he enjoys fishing and exploring new trails when the sun is out.
Nick's mantra, "You only get one chance to sell your business, so it makes sense to do it right," encapsulates his approach: meticulous, ethical, and driven by a passion for client success.
Would you like to understand what your business is worth? To get a FREE, no obligation appraisal of your business and learn how best to prepare it for sale, in order to maximise sale price, email Nick now at nick.stevens@linkbusiness.co.nz
"Thanks for a successful outcome."
Kevin
“Great to work with, very clear communication. They assisted us from beginning to end and we are very happy with the positive outcome.”
Vendor
"I will highly recommend JD & Nick who assisted from the point of executing a backup to the smooth completion of the settlement. Hope to do more business in the future."
Deep & Vashini
"JD Hyslop & Nick Stevens recently sold my boutique property law firm. JD & Nick were quick to source interested buyers, suggest strategies and was instrumental in closing a deal. If you want a stress free and successful sale, contact JD & Nick.
Vendor
"Listing the business you have built from scratch over the years is an emotional and anxious time for anyone. Will someone see the value?, will they carry it on to the future? JD’s and Nick’s calm professionalism and reassuring competence eased the process and ensured a smooth and effortless transaction of the sale. Efficient and direct communication was crucial and was exhibited at all times to enhance what turned out to be an exciting time. My thanks to JD in particular for managing us all through this process to the successful conclusion in such a short time frame."
Vendor
"LINK brokers were pleasant to deal with. Being a first time Business Vendor, I found the Broker helpful in many ways."
Vendor
"Using JD Hyslop’s team at Link Business was by far the best decision that I made for selling my business. I had spoken to other brokers and these guys had, by far, the most positive attitude to getting my business sold. From the initial meeting where they gained a verbal understanding of what I was trying to achieve to the quality of the Information memorandum they got the marketing on point. It wasn't all plain sailing as on two occasions a conditional deal was reached, and the buyers dropped out…..one of these because of a serious health scare. I was ready to give up, but JD kept me going. I was so frustrated with people backing out, but the experience of the LINK team showed through. We went back to market and on the third occasion secured a deal at a higher price that went unconditional. Selling your business is an emotional experience but these guys were always available and level-headed and they got the job done. If you are about to sell your business do yourself a favour and chat to this team, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Guys!"
Jim
"Nick and JD were very professional during the sales process. JD in particular was very good at identifying suitable candidates for the business which resulted in less stress and a successful sale."
Vendor
"Having been told that a Law Firm would be very difficult to sell, I decided to use the services of JD, Nick and the team at Link Business. The results were excellent with a smooth and timely sale, while achieving the best possible price. JD, Nick and the team were extremely professional and it was a pleasure doing business with them. I would not hesitate to recommend them to a prospective Vendor. Many thanks team and well done!"
Vendor
"Working with JD and Nick was a great experience. As a first-time business seller, they took the time to explain the process and provide me with the relevant information at the correct time. Their communication was excellent. Throughout the sales process, we worked together on the strategy, timing and approach, and my options were always clearly presented, well thought out and constructive. I enjoyed working with them, and fundamentally would not have sold my business without their expert assistance."
Vendor
"Nick was very patient with us and showed that he genuinely cared about the business. JD was also available for questions, catchups and updates. They both exhibited a high level of professionalism throughout the process, they were able to bring in potential purchasers that we would not have found for ourselves and they ultimately helped us to sell the business for the asking price we are happy with."
Michael
"JD and Nick are an extremely professional and diligent team who handled our sale with complete confidence and helped us to achieve the best possible price. We wouldn’t hesitate using them again and recommending them to other prospective vendors. Thanks guys, and keep up the good work!"
Ben
"It was amazing dealing with Nick, I really appreciate all of the check ins he did with me"
Vendor
"Hi JD & Nick, Thank you both for your assistance in getting our business sold. This was quite a daunting process for someone unfamiliar with the whole process, but you made it quite simple, and painless. I have another local printer who is making noises about selling, and I have no reservations in recommending him to you both (when he is ready). All the best!" Martin & Carlene
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