by Deborah Quinn | Sep 15, 2026 | Blog, Buying
FIRB Approval in Australia: When a Foreign Investment Must Be Cleared First Australia welcomes foreign investment — but some transactions must be cleared by the Treasurer before they proceed. Knowing whether the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) regime applies,...
by Rachel McKay | Sep 8, 2026 | Blog, Selling
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events in an owner’s life — yet most owners begin preparing far too late, and with far too narrow a focus. The result is a rushed, undervalued, or derailed transaction that leaves money on the table....
by Deborah Quinn | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Selling
When a Generation of Owners Retires, Readiness Is the Only DifferentiatorMore than 1.4 million Australian business owners are expected to retire within the next decade. Most of the commentary has treated this as a warning to owners. It is also, quietly, a description...
by Rachel McKay | Aug 25, 2026 | Valuations
What Is My Business Actually Worth in 2026?Most Australian business owners have a number in their head — and it is usually either well above or well below what a buyer will pay. Business value in 2026 comes down to sustainable earnings, the multiple the market applies...
by Rachel McKay | Aug 18, 2026 | Blog, Selling
CGT Changes From 1 July 2027: What Business Owners Should Do in FY2026-27 The CGT changes taking effect from 1 July 2027 are now law, and they reset how capital gains are taxed for individuals, trusts and partnerships. A number of other changes landed on 1 July 2026 —...
by Deborah Quinn | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog, Selling
Seven Reasons Business Sales Fall Over — And How to Avoid Them Most private business sales that collapse don't collapse because the buyer disappeared or the market turned. They collapse because something surfaced during due diligence that should have been dealt with...
by Deborah Quinn | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog, Buying, Selling
Preparing Your Business for Sale: The Pre-Sale Health Check That Protects Your Price Most owners only discover what reduces the value of their business once a buyer's adviser points it out — by which time it costs them at the negotiating table. A pre-sale business...
by Deborah Quinn | May 29, 2026 | Blog, Selling
What Every Australian Business Owner Needs to Know Before Selling Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events in an owner's life. Yet most approach it with far less preparation than they would a property sale — despite the process being...
by Deborah Quinn | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog, Due Dilligence
Before You Buy a Business: What Clients Need to Know About Due Diligence in Mergers & AcquisitionsWhat this meansWhen buying a business, many clients focus on the opportunity — the growth potential, the customer base, the revenue, or the strategic fit. But one of the...
by Deborah Quinn | Apr 17, 2026 | Blog, Due Dilligence
Due Diligence in M&A: What Buyers Often Discover When It Is Almost Too LateWhat this meansA business acquisition can look compelling at first glance - strong revenue, a recognised brand, valuable customers, or an attractive market position. But in mergers and...
