If you’re searching for an experienced, licensed Mackay business broker to help sell your business, you’re in the right place. At New Chapter Business Sales, we have a list of active buyers, who have missed out on other Mackay businesses we have sold – who are looking for quality businesses to acquire right now.
Whether you want to sell off-market for maximum confidentiality, or on market for the highest price, our innovative approach ensures our clients achieve the highest possible sale price for their business when looking transition to a new chapter in their lives.
Unlike brokers who juggle dozens of listings and treat your business as just another number, we deliberately take on fewer listings per broker. That means more time spent on your sale, more buyer outreach, more follow-up, better negotiation outcomes.
Here’s what sets us apart as a Mackay business broker:
As members of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), we have exclusive access to industry-specific comparable sales data, ensuring your business is appraised with precision, meaning our clients don’t potentially miss out on hundreds of thousands of dollars when selling. These real market insights gives us a competitive edge when negotiating with buyers.
This allows us to:
Unlike traditional Mackay business 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, leading to higher sle prices.
With selling businesses, we believe in quality over quantity. By purposely keeping our sales listings low, we can provide unmatched attention to each business and its potential buyers. This allows us to:
Selling a business in Mackay is different from selling in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, or even Townsville. The local economy has unique characteristics that directly affect business valuations, buyer demand, and sale timelines.
The Mackay region’s Gross Regional Product sits at $14.1 billion, contributing more GRP per capita to the Queensland economy than any other region in the state. That economic strength translates into real buyer demand for well-run local businesses.
Mackay is the gateway to the Bowen Basin, the single largest coal reserve in Australia, with 34 operational mines extracting more than 100 million tonnes annually. The region is a world leader in Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS), identified by the Queensland Government as one of six key growth industries.
For business owners in the METS supply chain, whether you run a fabrication workshop, a hire company, a transport operation, or a specialist engineering firm, this means strong buyer interest. Acquirers know that Mackay’s mining services sector isn’t going anywhere, and businesses with established contracts and relationships in this space command premium valuations.
The Port of Hay Point alone injects more than $21 billion annually into the Queensland economy and supports around 30,000 jobs. That’s a massive ecosystem of businesses that depend on the resource sector, and buyers know it.
Mackay produces more than one-third of Australia’s cane sugar — over one million tonnes of raw sugar per year. The sugar industry contributes more than $1 billion annually and supports over 2,000 jobs across Queensland.
If you own an agricultural services business, a rural supply operation, or any business connected to the sugar and farming sector, there’s a strong market of buyers – including next-generation farmers, industry consolidators, and investors looking for stable, asset-backed businesses.
With over $1 billion in major projects currently approved or under development, Mackay’s construction sector is booming. The Mackay Regional Council continues to invest in infrastructure, and private development is accelerating across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Construction-related businesses, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, equipment hire, are in high demand among buyers right now.
In 2025, Mackay was named one of Australia’s top 10 cities to launch a start-up by the Reckon Startup Cities report, and the third best city in Queensland to start a business (behind Brisbane and Toowoomba). The report highlighted Mackay’s strong business survival rates, affordable operating costs, and robust digital infrastructure.
This reputation matters when selling your business. Buyers are attracted to markets where businesses survive and grow, and Mackay’s track record gives them confidence.
We help Mackay business owners sell across a wide range of industries, including:
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One of the keys to the success of our Mackay business broker service is that we take the time to understand clients situation, goals, and desired outcomes to let them know if we believe we are the right brokers to sell their business.
Using AIBB resources and local market knowledge, we deliver a transparent and accurate business valuation.
We craft a tailored marketing strategy designed to attract as many qualified buyers as possible.
We map out what you as a seller are open to with regards to sale type and deal structure.
We manage buyer inquiries, ensure confidentiality, and negotiate the best deal possible.
Once price, terms snd conditions are set, we handle draft contract creation.
From contract signing to final settlement, we guide you through every step of the process and keep everything on track.
With our accurate appraisals, superior buyer attraction marketing and expert negotiation skills, we ensure you achieve the best possible value.
Our proactive marketing approach reduces time on the market.
With a dedicated team, industry experience, and a focus on client success, you can trust us to manage the sale with professionalism and care.
If you’ve decided to sell your Mackay business, contact us today for a confidential discussion about your goals and we’ll let you know if we can assist. If we can, 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
We work with business owners across the broader Mackay region, including:
Whether your business is in the heart of Mackay’s CBD or servicing mine sites across the Bowen Basin, we have the local knowledge and buyer network as the top Mackay business broker, to get your business sold.
Business valuations in Mackay depend on several factors: your industry, business financial performance (particularly EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation), business structure, lease terms, and current market demand. Mining services businesses and construction-related operations in Mackay often attract higher multiples due to strong demand. We provide a free, confidential appraisal based on real comparable sales data.
On average, most businesses take 6 to 12 months to sell. Businesses that are well-prepared, accurately priced, and in high-demand sectors (like mining services or hospitality) can sell faster. The keys are to price it right from the start, maximise marketing to find as many buyers as possible and use a broker who has the time and expertise to get the best deal for you.
Our fee structure is success-based, meaning our fee is only payable when your business sells. It usually falls between 5%-10% depending ion the size of the business. We’ll explain our complete fee structure transparently once we have an accurate value of your business – no hidden costs, no surprises.
Absolutely. Confidentiality is critical, and we take it seriously. Your business is never marketed with identifying details. All buyers sign a confidentiality agreement before receiving your Information Memorandum, and we screen every buyer before sharing sensitive information.
Not until you’re ready. Most business owners prefer to keep the sale confidential (potentially outside of key leadership staff) until contracts are signed. We manage the entire process discreetly so your staff, customers, and suppliers are not disrupted.
The AIBB (Australian Institute of Business Brokers) is the peak professional body for business brokers in Australia. Members must adhere to a strict code of conduct, maintain professional development, and follow ethical standards. Critically, AIBB members have access to exclusive comparable sales data, which means more accurate valuations. New Chapter is one of the only AIBB-registered brokers between Cairns and Brisbane.
Planning to sell your business? Organise a complimentary professional business value appraisal to see where your business is most like yo sell for in today’s market.
