by Deborah Quinn | Jan 27, 2026 | Blog, Selling, Selling, Valuations
What SMEs Can Learn From Private Equity to Maximise Business Value Most SME owners assume private equity (PE) firms win through financial engineering, leverage, or ruthless cost cutting. In reality, the best-performing PE firms rely on a disciplined operating playbook...
by Deborah Quinn | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Much Is Your Professional Practice Really Worth?A Practical Guide to Valuation and Exit Planning for Solo Practitioners and Small Firmsalt="Valuation and exit planning for professional services practices"style="width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;...
by Deborah Quinn | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Buying, Legal, Selling
Why “Safe” CEO Picks Can Be RiskyWhen markets are unpredictable, many boards delay leadership changes or opt for the most experienced candidate they can find. That feels safe—but it often locks the business into yesterday’s playbook.alt="Board of directors discussing...
by Deborah Quinn | Dec 5, 2025 | Blog, Selling
Selling Your Business in Australia: The 10-Step Exit StrategyThinking about selling your business — now or in the future? Your success won’t just depend on finding the right buyer. It depends on preparation, timing, and the steps you take well before you go to...
by Deborah Quinn | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog, Buying, Selling
Working capital is a fundamental concept in business finance that refers to the difference between a company’s current assets and current liabilities. It is the lifeblood of a business, ensuring it can meet its short-term obligations and operate efficiently. Effective...
by QMA Blog | Mar 15, 2024 | Buying, Tax Advice
Whether you’re looking to sell your established business, or contemplating acquiring a new one, understanding the potential tax implications is paramount. On entering into discussions, one of the critical decisions that both parties need to consider, and...
by Deborah Quinn | Nov 17, 2023 | Buying, Legal, Selling
Buying or selling shares in a company is an exciting financial opportunity. As with any significant business transaction or agreement, when it comes to buying or selling shares, it is imperative that a share sale agreement or share sale contract is entered into. This...
by QMA Blog | Jun 10, 2023 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling
The process of buying or selling a business can be complex, time-consuming and expensive. For both buyers and sellers, seeking the right advice is crucial to ensure an optimum outcome is achieved. This article outlines answers to some of the most frequently asked...
by QMA Blog | Jun 5, 2023 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Legal
When looking to buy or if you are selling a business, there is a process known as due diligence that the business for sale must undergo. It can be a long process but is worthwhile to instil confidence in you, the potential purchaser of a business and to ensure a...
by QMA Blog | May 20, 2023 | Selling, Valuations
Minority or non-controlling shareholdings in private companies often need to be valued for taxation matters, family law disputes and commercial disputes. Quite often, minority interests are held by shareholders in professional practices, senior managers in private...
