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 | 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 | 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...
