When selling your business in Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, or anywhere in North Queensland, it’s important to weigh up your options on whether or not to use a business broker for this life-altering decision.
Here we’ll help you understand the pros and cons of enlisting the services of a broker with the goal of helping you determine the right path for you.
Are you looking to sell your Townsville, Cairns or Mackay business but don’t know where to begin? The first step is having a professional value appraisal completed. We’re the only AIBB registered business broker between Cairns and Rockhampton. This means we have access to exclusive comparable industry sales data to use in our valuation process to provide you with the most accurate valuation possible of your business.
Brokers streamline the sale process, saving you hours of admin and prep work. This means you can focus on running your business while they handle inquiries, marketing, buyer screening, and negotiations.
Are you considering selling your business, but not right now? Explore our consulting services to discover straightforward methods for enhancing the value and attractiveness of your business for sale in the future.
Sometimes, depending on your business, it doesn’t make sense to hire a business broker, or you might just want to do the sale yourself. In these cases we have a ‘done-with-you’ option where we help you along the way. Get in touch to enquire about our DIY sales kit to help you prepare, market and close your deal.
Sometimes, depending on your business, it doesn’t make sense to hire a business broker, or you might just want to do the sale yourself. In these cases we have a ‘done-with-you’ option where we help you along the way. Get in touch to enquire about our DIY sales kit to help you prepare, market and close your deal.
Sometimes, depending on your business, it doesn’t make sense to hire a business broker, or you might just want to do the sale yourself. In these cases we have a ‘done-with-you’ option where we help you along the way. Get in touch to enquire about our DIY sales kit to help you prepare, market and close your deal.
Sometimes, depending on your business, it doesn’t make sense to hire a business broker, or you might just want to do the sale yourself. In these cases we have a ‘done-with-you’ option where we help you along the way. Get in touch to enquire about our DIY sales kit to help you prepare, market and close your deal.
Sometimes, depending on your business, it doesn’t make sense to hire a business broker, or you might just want to do the sale yourself. In these cases we have a ‘done-with-you’ option where we help you along the way. Get in touch to enquire about our DIY sales kit to help you prepare, market and close your deal.
Are you looking to sell your Townsville, Cairns or Mackay business but don’t know where to begin? The first step is having a professional value appraisal completed. We’re the only AIBB registered business broker between Cairns and Rockhampton. This means we have access to exclusive comparable industry sales data to use in our valuation process to provide you with the most accurate valuation possible of your business.
Some owners might feel they have less control over the sale process when working with a business broker
Are you considering selling your business, but not right now? Explore our consulting services to discover straightforward methods for enhancing the value and attractiveness of your business for sale in the future.
Just like enlisting a Real Estate Agent to sell your house has many benefits, for most cases using a business broker is seen as a wise decision for business owners looking to sell. It’s particularly beneficial if you value your time and want to focus on running your business until it’s sold as well as giving the best chance of selling for a price you’re happy with and in a timely manner. The expertise of a business broker in valuation, access to a broader network of potential buyers, and negotiation skills typically result in a higher selling price, more than compensating for the broker’s commission.
Moreover, a good business broker’s experience is invaluable in navigating the complexities of the selling process, which includes handling legal documents, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring due diligence is thoroughly conducted. This expertise significantly increases the likelihood of your business being sold, a critical consideration given that many self-listed businesses fall to find a buyer.
In conclusion, while there are some downsides, such as the cost of commission and a perceived loss of control, the general belief is that benefits of using a business broker heavily outweigh the negatives. Their ability to save you time, coupled with their expertise in securing a favourable deal, usually makes partnering with a business broker a smart and effective strategy for selling your NQ business.
Selling a business is a significant life decision, and partnering with the right Townsville business broker can make all the difference. Here’s how we achieve the highest business sale rate in North Queensland, and why our clients trust us to deliver their desired business sale outcomes, which usually includes the highest sale price possible:
As members of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), we’re able to leverage our exclusive access to recent comparable sales data, ensuring our clients businesses are appraised with precision, which saves time and gives us a competitive edge when negotiating with buyers.
This allows us to:
Unlike traditional brokers who rely solely on listing websites, we employ a multi-channel marketing approach to reach the widest pool of potential buyers. This includes:
This comprehensive strategy ensures your business is visible to as many buyers as possible, attracting more bidders, leading to higher sale prices.
When it comes to selling businesses we believe in quality over quantity. By purposely keeping our number of sales listings low, we can provide unmatched attention to each business and potential buyers that come through. This allows us to:
This allows us to:
If you’re considering selling your local business, contact us today for a confidential discussion about your goals. If we believe we can assist, we’ll map out as plan to unlock the value of your business and achieve the outcome you deserve.
“Kurt achieved where others failed. Kurt had a buyer for our business in the first 5 months that it was in his hands.
It shows his dedication to his clients. We are so happy that we had Kurt from New Chapter Business Sales with us throughout this process.
We would definitely recommend Kurt to anyone looking to sell their business. Thanks so much Kurt.”

Business Sale Client
“From start to finish, Kurt made us feel like our business was the only business he cared about.
He worked with us to really understand our business and how he could best find a suitable buyer. He then ensured we got the best price and walked us through the whole process professionally and diligently.
I would have no hesitation getting Kurt to sell any future businesses I have”

Business Sale Client
“Via Our Broker Kurt In Townsville, we successfully sold our business! We had tried other brokers before but they simply didn’t put in the work required.
The key difference Kurt Brought was a professional valuation, regular communication with us and potential buyers, and the fact that he only takes on as many businesses as he can truly handle. Thanks Kurt and team!”

Recent Business Sale Client
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