Everything You Need
to Know

Our fees are designed to be transparent and competitive compared to traditional business brokers. As a guide:

• —Smaller businesses typically attract commissions from around 5–7%
• —Mid-sized businesses generally range between 4–6%
• —Larger businesses may qualify for reduced commission structures

We tailor every proposal based on the size, complexity and expected sale price of your business. For comparison, many traditional brokers in Australia charge between 5–10% commission.

Yes. Professional marketing is essential to achieving the best possible result.

For most businesses, our marketing package costs: $2,500 upfront plus $159 per week whilst the business is advertised for sale.

Marketing costs cover:

• —Detailed Information Memorandum (IM)
• —Listing portal advertising on SeekBusiness, Commercial Real Estate, Bsales, BusinessSales.com.au and AnyBusiness
• —Buyer database email campaigns
• —Social media advertising
• —Confidential marketing

Unlike many brokers, we explain all costs upfront before proceeding.

Yes — depending on the business type, expected sale price and marketing requirements. Larger businesses or multi-site operations may qualify for tailored commission structures.

We aim to build long-term relationships and create a fee structure that works for both parties.

Most traditional business brokers in Queensland charge somewhere between 5–10% commission, often with additional upfront marketing costs.

Our goal is to provide:

• —More modern marketing
• —Better presentation
• —Stronger buyer reach
• —Transparent pricing

An Information Memorandum (IM) is a professionally prepared sales document that presents your business to buyers. It acts much like a “resume” for the company — attracting enquiries before buyers are required to sign a confidentiality agreement to view deeper due diligence materials.

A quality IM typically includes:

• —Business overview
• —Financial summary
• —Opportunities for growth
• —Assets included
• —Lease details
• —Staffing structure
• —Market overview
• —Key strengths

A strong IM helps create buyer confidence and improves enquiry quality.

Every business is different, however most business sales take between 3–9 months.

This depends on:

• —Pricing
• —Financial performance
• —Lease terms
• —Buyer demand
• —The quality of the marketing campaign

Well-presented businesses priced correctly generally sell faster.

In most cases, yes. Simple improvements can significantly improve saleability and value, including:

• —Cleaning up financials
• —Improving presentation
• —Reducing owner dependence
• —Documenting systems and procedures
• —Resolving lease issues

We can guide you through the process before going to market.

Selling a business involves:

• —Buyer qualification
• —Confidentiality management
• —Negotiation
• —Deal structuring
• —Finance discussions
• —Legal coordination
• —Marketing
• —Managing emotions during the process

An experienced broker helps reduce risk, maintain confidentiality and maximise competition between buyers.

We use a combination of:

• —Business-for-sale portals
• —Buyer databases
• —Email marketing
• —Social media advertising
• —Google visibility
• —Direct buyer outreach
• —Investor networks

Many traditional brokers rely heavily on listing portals alone. We take a more proactive digital marketing approach.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is one of the most important parts of the sales process.

Your business can be marketed without publicly revealing:

• —The business name
• —Exact location
• —Staff details
• —Sensitive financial information

Detailed information is only released to qualified buyers after confidentiality agreements are signed.

Business value depends on factors such as:

• —Net profit
• —Industry type
• —Growth potential
• —Lease terms
• —Systems & staff
• —Owner involvement
• —Risk profile

We can provide an initial confidential appraisal to help you understand current market value and likely buyer demand.

We work with a broad range of Sunshine Coast businesses including:

• —Hospitality
• —Cafes & restaurants
• —Trades & services
• —Tourism businesses
• —Retail
• —Health & wellness
• —Accommodation businesses
• —Online businesses
• —Manufacturing & distribution