"ECNZ contacted LINK's Rick Johnson to discuss options for selling our business. We were aware of LINK from their advertising and listings in the New Zealand Herald. Rick clearly explained options for selling a business such as ours and the processes, timeline, pros and cons for each option. After further discussion we engaged Rick. The services provided by Rick and the wider LINK team have been professional and efficient. Rick has a good understanding of the market and means to appraise the value of a business. He understood and took measures to ensure that a high level of confidentiality was maintained throughout. The methodology for attracting and vetting interest was sound. Each aspect of the process was discussed and agreed with ECNZ, with guidance from Rick and the Link team prior to being carried out. The process from initiation to sale and settlement was new ground for ECNZ but made far less challenging and arduous with LINK’s involvement. We have no hesitation recommending Rick to others."
John Hayles
"John and I made the decision to sell our business and I found Rick’s profile on the Link Business site. The profile impressed me and I gave him a call, and can honestly say, the rest is history, because he guided us professionally through the whole experience to a successful sale.
I would highly recommend Rick Johnson to look after the sale of any business. His professionalism was outstanding, and with his ability to inspire respect and cooperation, he guided both parties through the whole process.
Thank you, Rick, it has been a pleasure to work with you"
John and Fiona Stares
"From our first meeting with Rick right through to completion, we have felt that we are in very capable hands. Rick has guided us through some tricky situations with a level head and advice gained from years of experience. He has acted professionally when dealing with us, our advisors and the purchasers. We would not hesitate to recommend Rick to anyone contemplating selling their business."
Mark and Robyn Tootill
"Rick Johnson was our business broker after some previous issues with another firm and we found Rick to be very hard working and dedicated. Our business was a tough business to sell due to the various areas of technology we covered and finding the right buyer important to us. I would highly recommend Rick to anyone that wants to Buy or Sell a business and in future we will contact Rick if we decide to buy another business."
Warwick Lee
"Thank you Link and especially Rick for such a positive result in selling our business. We will be forever grateful for stepping into your office not even sure if we really wanted to sell our business but you were welcoming and positive from the start never once pushing us and following through quietly until we got the right result in the end. The whole procedure was effortless for us as you gave us step by step, date by date of what was required to make it happen so seamlessly."
With much Gratitude, Jo and Pete
"Selling any business is a huge decision, one not to be taken lightly and can be stressful if you don’t have the right broker. Fortunately, Rick was my broker. He is a master at vetting prospectives, and matching the right buyer to the business.
From initial meeting and appraisal, to first meeting with the prospective buyer, through negotiations and due diligence, and finally to close of the sale, Rick was there every step of the way. Communication during this time is vital, and Rick kept everyone imformed, and on task. A pleasure to deal with, professional, and I highly recommend Rick to anyone that is considering selling or buying a business."
Craig Pollock
"As Managing Director of Stevenson Group I worked with Rick on the multimillion dollar purchase of a large engineering and technology based company to integrate into our group. The transaction was completed to my expectations and satisfaction and I found Rick to be very thorough and professional in his approach, and his relationship with myself and all other parties involved in the transaction was exemplary. I would unhesitatingly use Rick again to undertake any similar transaction."
John Rae, Professional Director
"During a recent business purchase, Rick Johnson who was acting for the vendor, provided a level of contribution to both parties that facilitated a smooth and constructive outcome. He conducted himself in a manner that provided assurance and guidance whilst keeping the interests of the negotiating parties as his priority. Rick’s personal demeanour, his integrity and professionalism was exemplary. With descriptions like this it obvious that I would recommend Rick Johnson as the world is short of gentlemen of this calibre."
Peter Gates
"I have known Rick for fifteen years. He was appointed General Manager, later to become the Managing Director, of a mid-sized engineering firm. My role with Rick was as Chair of the Board and he performed exceptionally well for the company. He has strong management skills and is a very good communicator with excellent strategic thought processes. Rick was instrumental in building the financial base of the company, strengthening its place in the NZ market and developing off shore markets through to positioning the company for a successful sale and taking a leadership role through the sale process. I have maintained a friendship with Rick since the sale of the company and am happy to recommend him."
Tony Kane, Director, PHAE Group Ltd
"Rick and I formed part of the Senior Executive team in a large corporate contracting organisation during a time of significant change. Throughout this period we successfully executed the purchase and/or sale of several SME’s, mainly as Joint Venture partners. This included the preparation and valuations for sale, both sides of the due diligence process, the integration and in some cases Governance of the new subsidiary business. At all times Rick would demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen & integrity while ensuring the appropriate value was received for his stakeholder. Rick could form & articulate a strategic vision for the organisations and ensure the structure was appropriate to deliver on these objectives.”
Dave Harris
"Rick was ‘amazing’ an absolute pleasure to deal with! Professional, friendly, helpful, great advice, nothing was ever a problem, honest and could enjoy a joke/laugh also. A real asset to LINK.”
Sue Rasmussen
"Rick worked with us on the purchase of a business to integrate into our existing company. Our aim was to broker a deal where all parties came away satisfied and on good terms. Rick was really good in facilitating this particularly during due diligence and final negotiations."
Richard Cullen
"Keith and I would like to thank you for all your hard work and dedication during the process of marketing and selling our business. We feel you went above and beyond and made the whole process flow from start to finish. We are thrilled with the end result and would recommend yourself (and Link Business) to anyone looking to sell or buy a business. We are also grateful for the ongoing support up to and after the sale was finalised. Your expertise and knowledge helped us so much and made us comfortable with all processes involved."
Keith & Belinda
"Thanks to Rick's excellent communication skills over quite a long period of time, including the negotiation through Covid lockdowns I found Rick's facilitation of the ups & downs of the sale process of our business to be relatively pain-free. Always professional, Rick's experience provided us with confidence & in particular his communication skills were first class ensuring all parties were kept informed at all times".
Debra Rodgerson
"Rick Johnson was the broker for the sale of our civil engineering business in 2022. He explained the process of selling very well and answered any queries we had promptly. He was professional in his manner and was very approachable. The meeting Rick suggested after settlement was worthwhile in order for us to discuss business hand-over matters. We would recommend Rick to anyone wanting to sell their business, especially first–time vendors."
Murray and Sue Preston
"Rick Johnson, of Link Business, did an amazing job with selling our business. He was professional, efficient and exceeded our expectations. Rick went over and above helping us work through the sale and was available at the drop of a hat whenever we needed his professional advise. He was very easy to deal with and we would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to sell their business."
Anne & Les McNeil
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