Why do buyers buy? They are looking for a return on their money! The higher the perceived return on their investment, the more attractive the business. […]

When it comes to putting in place a plan to leave your business getting the right advice can save you significant amounts of time and money. […]

Are you one of the many business owners who knows that your eventual retirement is looming closer but have chosen not to discuss this with your […]

Exiting your business – the biggest fear of all business owners? Why don’t most businesses have a defined exit or succession plan? For many business owners […]

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 […]

Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the first of the […]

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 […]

Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the second of the […]

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 […]

Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the third of the […]

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 […]

Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the fourth of the […]

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 […]