As licensed Business Brokers, we deal with sellers and buyers of privately held businesses (with 3 to 50 employees) on a regular basis, and have a wealth of specialized skills and knowledge in the sales process to ensure a successful outcome for our clients.
Industries that we specialize include:
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Building Supplies and Trade Services
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Engineering
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Manufacturing
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Information Technology and Telecommunication
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Printing
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Professional Services – Accounting, financial planning
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Timber and Hardware retail
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Wholesale and Distribution
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Agency/Import
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Medical centre and pharmacies
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Hospitality – Reception Centers
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Technology
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Online/Web based
Using our up to date market knowledge, contacts with potential purchasers/sellers and a network of trusted professionals, we can facilitate a successful outcome for both business owners and buyers.
The services we offer to Business Owners who wish to sell their businesses are :
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Familiarise the business owner with the sales process
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Conduct an Appraisal of theBusiness to advise on the “market worth” of the business
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Provide an update on current market conditions and trends
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Market the business to attract “qualified” prospects (buyers)
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Protect the confidential aspect of your business through early pre-qualification of prospects
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Facilitate negotiations between the business owner and the prospective purchaser, communicate with professional advisers ie lawyers, accountants and financial advisers etc, to provide an unbiased input into the entire buying/selling process
For parties seeking to purchase a business, Hurst Partners can assist in the acquisition process.
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Outline a typical acquisition process
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Determine acquisition criteria
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Advise on fair “market worth” of a business
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Select and approach “target” businesses on a confidential basis
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Protecting your identity in the process
Suite 4 - 391 High Street, Ashburton Vic 3147 :: Tel : + 61 3 9813 8299 ::Fax : + 61 3 9813 8699
