Most business owners are not aware that there are many options available to them in achieving a successful exit from your business. There are in fact […]

When making the important decision to sell your business, having the right business broker on your team is an important part of the process. Although there […]

If you are considering the future sale of your business, consulting a business broker should be on your radar. Although there are some owners that attempt […]

If you are at the height of your business success or you are slowly closing in on key competitors, you may have never considered your eventual […]

Any business owner can tell you that hiring the ‘right fit’ saves valuable resources down the line. Not only does the onboarding process cost time, something […]

This week we’ve decided to do something a little bit different by offering some insight into the team at Ascend Business Partners. Meet Greg Johnson, Principal […]

Business performance management. Does the term sound familiar? It should be a regular phrase in your vocabulary, but many business owners only recognise poor financial management […]

When establishing a business, the last thing many consider is creating an advisory board. The daily operational tasks are consuming enough – and by the time […]

Businesses which have a sustained competitive advantage generally sell for a super profit” – Martin Checketts, author and strategic lawyer When thinking about selling your business, […]

Exiting your business is often one of the most stressful experiences of your life. As a business owner, you have spent years – sometimes decades – […]

According to the KPMG and Family Business Australia Family Business Survey 2015, family-owned businesses represent approximately two-thirds of the Australian business landscape. Many families hope to […]

Creating a personal vision statement provides the appropriate direction to guide your life’s choices. It answers the question – where do I picture myself? Though it […]

Most business owners are surprised to discover the existence of a value gap, or a discrepancy between what your business is worth and the amount of […]

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Exit planning creates a detailed road map, allowing business owners to successfully exit privately held business. Its purpose? To maximize business value, minimize relevant taxes and […]

Owning your own business can be a rollercoaster of emotions as you maneuver through incredible successes and some challenging times. There may come a point where […]

Whether you have started succession planning or it is a box on your “to do” list, you will want to ensure you obtain the value you […]

The valuation of a business can be a complex – and sometimes stressful – experience. Many business owners have an inflated idea of the value of […]

Concern over the many facets of business ownership can cause an owner to reconsider where they stand. Major life events, including retirement, death, disability or other […]

Getting Prepared Before Commencing a Sale Process Just like when you embark on offering a new product or service, you prepare the plan and muster the […]