If you’re looking for the top licensed Townsville business broker to sell your local business for the highest price, the least hassle and in a reasonable timeframe, you’re in the right place.
New Chapter Business Sales is the only Townsville business brokerage with a broker (Kurt the director) qualified as a Certified Professional Business Broker (CPBB) along with being a member of the AIBB (Australian Institute of Business Brokers). This provides us with exclusive access to the latest market trends and sale data, plus ongoing training to deliver better results for our clients.
Combined with our modern methods for finding quality buyers, and selling businesses, this means that whether you’re ready to retire or move on to a new opportunity, we give you the best chance of achieving the outcome you want.
Selling a business is a major life decision, and choosing 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 the results they want, often including the highest possible sale price:
As the only Townsville business broker holding a membership to the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), we have exclusive access to recent comparable sales data across every industry.
This means our clients’ businesses are appraised with the highest accuracy, saving time and giving us a clear advantage when negotiating with buyers.
This allows us to:
Access real, up-to-date comparable sales data through AIBB
Provide precise, honest pricing – no guesswork or inflated figures
Save time and avoid delays caused by overpricing
Build trust with buyers and strengthen our negotiation position
Unlike traditional brokers who rely only on listing websites, we use a multi-channel marketing strategy to reach the largest possible pool of buyers. This includes:
Highly targeted social media advertising campaigns
Email marketing to our national buyer database of over 80,000 contacts through our affiliation with Benchmark Business Sales
Direct outreach to potential strategic buyers
Exclusive exposure to 40,000 unique visitors each month on the Benchmark Business Sales website
Advertising in industry-specific publications and media
This comprehensive approach makes your business visible to more buyers, increases competition, and results in 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:
All of this has lead us to attain the highest business sale rate for any business brokerage in North Queensland.
We take the time to understand your business, goals, and desired exit outcomes to let you know if we believe we are the right brokers to sell your business.
Being the only Townsville business broker with access to AIBB recent comparable sales and other exclusive sale data means we deliver the most accurate business valuation.
Based on your business, exit goals and level of confidentiality you prefer, we craft a tailored business sale plan to attain your desired outcomes.
The more of the right buyers we can attract means more bids and higher prices. That's why we put so much effort into confidentially marketing your business outside of just business sale websites.
We manage buyer inquiries, ensure confidentiality, and negotiate the best deal possible.
Once price, terms snd conditions are set, we handle draft contract creation and get all parties on board and signed..
From the contract signing to settlement date, we guide you through every step of the process and keep everything on track.
All of this means more qualified buyers, stronger business valuations, and better outcomes for Townsville business sellers.
Townsville is the largest city in Northern Australia and the economic capital of North Queensland, with a regional economy worth over $16 billion. That economic strength translates directly into buyer confidence and strong sale results for business owners.
Key economic drivers in the region include:
Lavarack Barracks and RAAF Base Townsville make it one of Australia’s largest military centres, creating a stable population and consistent consumer spending.
The Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, The Strand, Castle Hill and surrounding natural wonders make Townsville a magnet for tourism-based businesses.
Townsville University Hospital and James Cook University are major employers, attracting professionals and families to the region.
Townsville is the services hub for North Queensland’s mining operations, driving demand for trades, transport, and support businesses.
Ongoing projects including the Townsville Stadium precinct and port expansion continue to drive population growth and economic activity.
A major trade gateway handling over $8 billion in goods annually, supporting logistics, transport, and supply chain businesses.
Townsville is the economic hub of North Queensland, and selling a business here requires a broker who understands the local market and has a network of local buyers. We know what drives buyer demand in this region, from Defence spending and the port economy to the growing health and education sectors. That local insight means accurate valuations, better-qualified buyers, and faster sales.
With our accurate appraisals, superior buyer attraction methods, expert negotiation skills, and attention to service 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, confidentiality and care.
$400k plus SAV & $850k for Freehold
Business: $685,000 negotiable + $1.5M for freehold (optional)
$1,500,000 plus SAV
We are located right here in Townsville, so if you’ve decided to sell your Townsville business, contact us today for a confidential discussion either in person or on the phone 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
We work with business owners across Townsville’s key industries, including, but not limited to:
No matter your industry, we tailor our approach to match the buyer profile most likely to pay a premium for your business.
While based in Townsville, we work with business owners across the wider North Queensland region, including:
If your business operates in or services the North Queensland region, we can help.
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.
