Experienced In Making The Sales Process Smooth

Alan Morpeth is one of LINK Business’s leading brokers. As a chartered accountant, holding a master’s in business administration, Alan has gained a wealth of experience owning and managing a complex range of organisations. This has given him the tools and specialist insight to support a comprehensive range of clients to sell or purchase businesses, large or small.

Going Above & Beyond

Ice block, beach. Laingholm Beach Store

Diligent in their efforts to make their clients goals become a reality, LINK Business’s Anil and Ron Vazirani have earned a reputation as dedicated brokers who work night and day for their clients to get best possible outcome for their transactions. This is reflected in their most recent successful business transaction with Bongiwe Njoko and Ross McClintock, who have together acquired Laingholm Beach Store.

Intangible Assets: The Hidden Wealth in Your Business

Intangible assets are non-physical assets that contribute to a business’s value. Unlike tangible assets, they cannot be touched or seen but play a significant role in the business’s success and profitability.

Identifying the Strengths of a Business

Deciding to buy a business is just the beginning. Discerning between businesses available for a purchase that is best aligned with your values, needs, and goals is another beast entirely. Making such a critical decision is one which requires careful consideration. Empowering yourself with information and learning how and what ways to identify a strong business that is poised for continued growth and success, is key to securing your future. 

Transitioning Ownership Smoothly: Tips for a Successful Handover

Selling your business is much more than just a financial transaction; it’s a major transition that requires thoughtful execution. Ensuring a smooth handover is essential to maintaining the value of the enterprise you’ve built, as well as set the new owners up for success. A well-managed transition can protect your legacy and help you to maximise your business’s value upon selling.

Understanding Your Business’s Valuation

Understanding your business valuation

A business valuation is a critical step to empower you to make goals for the future and set expectations for your business sale that are well-informed, realistic, and offer you the best return on your investment. Understanding the value of your business is a key first step of the sale process, whether you are looking to sell in the immediate future or to plan ahead. However, a business valuation is also an exceptional tool that could also be used as a resource for strategic planning for your business’s future, or as leverage for capital financing, and investing in securities, such as stocks or bonds.

Is the Business You’re Interested in Set Up for Growth?

is the business you're interested in set up for growth?

So, you’ve come across a business that seems to tick all the boxes… but how do you know it’s primed for growth? When it comes to investing, it’s crucial to look beyond a business’s current performance and assess its future potential under your leadership. Scalability—the ability of a business to expand without being constrained by its structure or resources—is a factor you should carefully evaluate before making the transaction. There are a few steps you can take to help determine if the business you’re interested in is set up for growth.

The Commitment Behind Earning A 10/10 in Sale Satisfaction

Flow State

LINK Business’s Alanah and Theresa Eagle are a powerhouse sister duo with a proven track record of success. By prioritising client satisfaction and detailed due diligence, the pair truly understand each business and business owner they work with, offering tailored and specific support.

The Iconic Red Elephant Restaurant Seeks New Owner

Red Elephant Restaurant

The word ‘iconic’ is bandied around an awful lot these days but, surely, the word truly deserves to be used in reference to The Red Elephant Restaurant. It has been in the same spot for 38 years and owned by the same person for the last 33 years! It is truly an Auckland icon and, even if you haven’t been to this restaurant, you can’t fail to have noticed the – you guessed it – ‘red elephant’ statue sitting proudly outside it year after year.