Obtaining Your Landlord’s Consent to Assign a Lease

If you have a business that relies on a particular location, that location may be a big draw in any sale. A business owner who owns the property on which their business is located, can simply include the commercial property as part of the sale. However, for many business owners the commercial proper…

The Best Time to Buy a Business is Today!

Neil Craigen, Sales Manager at LINK Business Brokers Ellerslie, offers some reassuring insight into the current conditions that aspiring and departing entrepreneurs alike are facing. Neil’s overarching message is one of positivity, informed by prominent buyer enquiry and strong businesses coming to market.

Financing a Business Purchase: Options and Strategies

When it comes to purchasing an existing business, financing is often the key that unlocks the doors to entrepreneurship. Whether you\’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time buyer, understanding the myriad options and strategic approaches for financing a business purchase is essential. This guide will provide invaluable insights into making your business purchase a reality.

The Power Of Seller Financing

As a business owner looking to sell your company, exploring mutually beneficial financing options can be a game-changer. One innovative avenue that is gaining popularity is seller financing. This unique approach not only sets your business apart in a competitive market, but also opens doors to a wider pool of potential buyers.

Master the Market: A New Financial Year’s Competitive Advantage

There are a range of competitive advantages in choosing to purchase a business at the start of the new financial year. This ranges between allowing you to gain a foothold in a refreshed market, to capitalising on emerging trends, financial forecasting, and outmanoeuvring competitors. Strategically timing your business purchase with the start of the new financial year means maximum impact and success.

Insights into Opportunity: Navigating New Zealand’s Business Market in 2024

With 2024 well and truly underway and the end of FY24 fast approaching, business owners and prospective buyers alike are eager to gain insight into New Zealand’s current market conditions. Katherine Shepherd, Sales Manager of LINK Business Brokers Christchurch & South Island is happy to share that at present, the business climate is particularly positive, offering favourable opportunities for Kiwis to achieve a spectrum of business goals.

Why It Is Better To Invest in Businesses Rather Than Property

Any type of investment is a risk and in New Zealand there are two main types of investments to consider: business investments and property investments. Business investments are considered a more favorable option over property investments for several reasons.

What Your Business Needs to Know About Confidentiality Agreements

Whether it’s new products, trade secrets or financial performance, information can be your most valuable business asset. It’s important to protect your business’s advantage over competitors and safeguard confidential information, and one way this is done is with confidentiality agr…

The Role of a Business Value Appraisal

Selling a business is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and consideration. One of the most important elements in this process is conducting a business appraisal. For those of you who are new to this concept, a business appraisal, or business valuation, involves evaluating the economic worth of a company through a comprehensive analysis of its finances, assets, market conditions, and more. Understanding the relevance an appraisal plays in selling a business is essential to ensure a successful and lucrative transaction.