Selling a Business or Franchise Articles
Selling a business is the most popular business exit strategy for many business owners. There may be no successors who want to continue the business; or staff or partners that can or are interested in buying your business. Whatever the reason; at some stage you will want to sell your business and ensure you get your best price and have a business that sells.
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How to Market a Business for Sale: A Strategic Plan
How to Market a Business for Sale: A Strategic Plan
If one of your objectives is to get your best price, then you need to consider who your likely buyer may be and have marketing strategies to targ... -
Who Will Buy Your NZ Business?
Who Will Buy Your NZ Business?
When you decide to sell your business, one of the most useful questions to ask is not simply “What is my business worth?” but “... -
Your Options When Selling a Business: 6 Routes Compared
Your Options When Selling a Business: 6 Routes Compared
There are a variety of options when selling a business. After all, you want the best possible return and outcome for your business to hopefully maxim... -
What Do Business Buyers Want? 7 Things Buyers Look For
What Do Business Buyers Want? 7 Things Buyers Look For
If you are thinking of selling your business then it makes sense to present it in a way that will make it be more attractive to potential buyers, con... -
7 Costly Marketing Mistakes When Selling a Business (and How to Avoid Them)
7 Costly Marketing Mistakes When Selling a Business (and How to Avoid Them)
Whether you’re a business broker or a private seller, how you market a business for sale can make or break the outcome. It’s not just ... -
7 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Business
7 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Business
Last updated: August 2026 Whether you're planning to sell your business or just want to build a stronger operation, understanding the key drivers... -
7 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Business Before You Sell
7 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Business Before You Sell
The 5 Key Variables When Selling a Business in New Zealand Selling a business can be a complex process that requires the careful consideration of mul... -
The 9 Steps to Selling a Business in NZ
The 9 Steps to Selling a Business in NZ
Selling a business is a major financial and personal decision. Understanding the key steps before you begin can help you plan the process, avoid un... -
Selling a Business After Disruption: What Buyers Look For
Selling a Business After Disruption: What Buyers Look For
Businesses can be affected by events that are outside an owner's control. The important question is what happens next - and whether the business ... -
How to Prepare Your Business for Sale | NZ Guide
How to Prepare Your Business for Sale | NZ Guide
How to Prepare Your Business for Sale Preparing a business for sale is about making it easier for a potential buyer to understand, assess and take ... -
Why a Business Succession Plan Is Important | NZ
Why a Business Succession Plan Is Important | NZ
Why a Business Succession Plan Is Important "Every business owner will eventually leave their business. The question is whether the business will be ... -
Business Processes: Make Your NZ Business Easier to Sell
Business Processes: Make Your NZ Business Easier to Sell
Why Great Business Processes Make a Business Easier to Sell A business that depends heavily on its owner can be difficult to sell. A business sup... -
Selling a Business in NZ: When, How and to Whom
Selling a Business in NZ: When, How and to Whom
Selling a Business - When, How and to Whom Selling a business is one of the biggest decisions a business owner can make. Whether you have been bu... -
Don’t Tell Anyone, But I’m Selling My Business
Don’t Tell Anyone, But I’m Selling My Business
“Iconic Cafe now in liquidation” …another business has slipped off the rocks. Another article reporting on the owners struggle and... -
How to List a Business for Sale and Sell
How to List a Business for Sale and Sell
How to List a Business for Sale in New Zealand It's not always possible, but it's a good idea to start thinking about the day you list your Business ... -
How to Choose the Right Business Broker in New Zealand
How to Choose the Right Business Broker in New Zealand
Choosing the right business broker can make a significant difference to how your business is presented, the buyers you reach, the price you get... -
The Business Sales Process in New Zealand
The Business Sales Process in New Zealand
The Business Sales Process in New Zealand What actually happens when a business is sold? While every transaction is different, most busin... -
Why Use a Business Broker to Sell Your Business
Why Use a Business Broker to Sell Your Business
Generally, using a business broker is a good idea - especially if you have limited time to work with potential buyers, are not easily contactable or ... -
5 questions to ask before you sell your business
5 questions to ask before you sell your business
While the global pandemic has hurt the economy and disrupted many business economic, it has also generated a new group of buyers: ex-business manag... -
Why have a business exit strategy?
Why have a business exit strategy?
As is often the case when entering into a business, the complete focus is on setting up, operating and growing the business. What is easy to overlook... -
Get More When Listing Your Business For Sale
Get More When Listing Your Business For Sale
There is likely to be a wave of business owners wishing to sell in the coming years. Unfortunately a number of these businesses won't be attractive e... -
12 questions to ask a business broker
12 questions to ask a business broker
You have made the decision to sell your business. Generally, using a business broker is a good idea - especially if you have limited time to work wit... -
10 ways to keep your business relevant
10 ways to keep your business relevant
Deliver what your customer needs To survive, every business needs to change and adapt to the current environment, meet the changing needs of their... -
How to create great ad images for better business sales results
How to create great ad images for better business sales results
Pictures tell stories ... and get more than twice the interest. Business Buyers like and react better to images - that's why image rich ads work so w... -
To sell your NZ business - advertise to target your business buyer
To sell your NZ business - advertise to target your business buyer
Would you advertise your NZ house on sale in the TV Guide or your car in the Realtor? Not many people would, and the very same principle applies when... -
Selling a business and getting a good price
Selling a business and getting a good price
At some stage you will decide on selling your business and want your best price. There are a number of factors that will influence your business's va... -
The difference between business profit and value
The difference between business profit and value
A successful business is one that is making a profit, paying the bills, and letting you live the life you desire, right? Wrong. A healthy profit ... -
Valuing a business for sale in New Zealand
Valuing a business for sale in New Zealand
What's your Business Worth? When you are planning to buy or sell a business how can you work out how much it is worth? There are many different wa...
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