Business Brokers Sydney (NSW)

Buy & sell businesses in Sydney with ease

Have you been considering buying or selling a business, but don’t know where to start? Benchmark Business has been operating for over 25 years with more than 5,000 similar business transactions under our belts, so we think we’re the perfect team to help you. Our Sydney-based team will use their extensive knowledge of the industry to understand the knowledge you’re investing in, helping you every step of the way to confidently embark on your next adventure. Explore everything you need to know about our Sydney brokerage below. 

Award-winning business brokers

We’d be amiss if we didn’t show off all our team has done in recent years – and that includes just some of the awards they’ve won! 

  • REIQ Business Broker of the Year 2014
  • REIQ Business Broker of the Year 2016
  • REIQ Award for Excellence 2017
  • AIBB Specialist Broker of the Year 2019 
  • AIBB Specialist Broker of the Year 2020
  • REIA Business Broker of the Year 2021

Our team thrives on competition, which is just one of the reasons why they’re an excellent asset to anyone buying or selling a business. They’re eager to help you score the deal of your dreams; many of our clients agree they go above and beyond.

Our business brokerage services in Sydney

Our business brokerage services are here to provide you with personalised guidance when buying and selling in Sydney. These include: 

Business valuations

Benchmark prides itself on our team of expert valuers who have unique industry knowledge that can create accurate projections rather than ideological theories. They’ll use sales evidence too, backing their calculations so you don’t have to worry about their validity. Business valuations are crucial for buying and selling businesses, making this an essential service and step in your journey. 

Selling businesses

We will help you sell your business from start to finish, holding your hand every step of the way from initial consultation to final closure. We’ll assist with, or even take the reins in, assessing the business, completing detailed market research, creating marketing campaigns, and much more to help you find the perfect buyer. 

Buyer screening & representation

If you view your business as your personal achievement, you might have a few conditions on who you want to sell it to. For this reason, you have our word that we screen all of our buyers to make sure your business is in good hands. We also screen sellers to make sure every business we help sell is the best, so no matter what we can do for you today, you can rest assured that we’ve done our due diligence.

Negotiation facilitation

Negotiating a price can be difficult, especially when you’ve never done it before. That’s why we can help during this process, making sure you get the perfect price whether you’re buying or selling. We’ll work with you to negotiate your sale and guide you through the process, using market research to find the right, achievable price you’d be happy to pay. 

Due diligence coordination

Due diligence is essential when buying or selling a business, but we’ve got this covered for you, too. We’ll review a business’s financial history, infrastructure, policies, and more to ensure it’s in the best position for your transaction. We’ll also conduct due diligence on our buyers and sellers to prevent risks and future issues from appearing later in the transaction.

Why choose Benchmark as your business broker in Sydney?

As an award-winning brokerage, we believe that there are many reasons why you should choose Benchmark as your Sydney-based business broker: 

Australia’s most awarded business brokerage

We are Australia’s most awarded business brokerage, so we must be doing something right! With so many accolades to lift us up and keep us performing at our absolute best, you can trust that we’re the right team to have in your corner. Our expert knowledge and unique position in the industry are just some of the reasons why we offer personalised services, unlike the competition. 

Australia’s only national business brokerage

We are also Australia’s only national business brokerage, which means we offer national coverage while still maintaining an impressive amount of local knowledge. Other brokerages often only offer one or the other, so by choosing to work with Benchmark you’re getting two for the price of one. With us, you’ll have the benefit of maximum reach while still tailoring your final decisions to Sydney rather than more widespread Australia. 

Specialist business brokers

We are specialist business brokers, meaning no matter what you want to get out of our collaboration, we have a specialist who can help you. Our wider team is full of amazing specialties that you’d usually have to outsource when working with the competition, but with Benchmark, we can offer them all in one place.  

A proven process

Not to blow our own trumpets too much, but Benchmark offers a proven process that’s been perfected over 25 years. During this time we’ve successfully helped facilitate over 5,000 business transactions, ending with 5,000 happy customers who have found success in our streamlined process. 

Confidentiality and confidence

Buying or selling a business can be a daunting experience, but with us by your side, you can be sure that at least one of us is confident that we’re going to get the best deal. Even when you’re not feeling so sure about the deal, we’ll be there to hold you up and carry you through from start to finish. We’re also committed to keeping your data confidential, so you don’t have to worry about anyone knowing the details of your transaction unless you want them to. 

Industry-dedicated team of business brokers in Sydney

Our team of professionals are undeniably committed and dedicated to getting you the best out of your business transactions. When you win, we all win – so if you want to work with someone who has your best interests at heart, then look no further than our brokerage in Sydney!

How do specialist business brokers help sell Sydney-based businesses

  1. Initial consultation: Our initial conversation will be used to learn more about you, your goals, and what you’re hoping to achieve from working with us, which lets us know exactly what we can offer you going forward. 
  2. Business valuation and market analysis: One of our experts will value the business and its current market, using sales evidence and their knowledge of the market, to give you a clear picture of how attainable your goals are. 
  3. Prepare for business sale: Once you’re happy with the valuation, we’ll take the necessary steps to prepare your business for sale, including anything that will attract more buyers. 
  4. Marketing the business: Our team will then begin creating a marketing plan, drawing up the most effective strategy before implementing it and getting the business seen by as many potential buyers as possible. 
  5. Screening buyers: Benchmark screens all buyers to make sure there are no time-wasters or high-risk prospective buyers in our selection pool. 
  6. Negotiation and deal structuring: Once interest has been generated around the business, we’ll start negotiations and work with you to find the best deal structure depending on how you want to be paid. 
  7. Due diligence: We don’t want any risks harming the future of our sale at this point, so our team will conduct due diligence to make sure everyone’s happy with the business, buyers, sellers, and more. 
  8. Closing the deal: Now that everyone’s happy with the outcome and looking forward to the future, it’s time to sign along the dotted line and close the deal!

Current businesses for sale in Sydney

Hair Salon in Blue Mountains for sale – Fully Managed

$250,000.00 + SAV
Investment opportunity to acquire this profitable, long established, fully managed hair salon in the Blue Mountains of Sydney. Established in 1993. Long trading history with a great team including a full time salon manager and receptionist in place. Hardly any competition in the area and the salon only trades 4 days.
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Large IGA Supermarket for Sale / NSW South Coast

$1,795,000.00 + SAV
When it comes to IGA supermarkets for sale, this one is large. More than 1,500 m². And it includes a liquor outlet.
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Automotive Repair Business Maclean NSW

$120,000.00 + Stock
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive business with a long-term repeat customer base in a prime location close to the central business district. Its consistent sales turnover and profit mean this business represents obvious value for any buyer.
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Online Organic Supermarket – Home Delivery in Sydney

$1,725,000.00
Are you looking to own a thriving eCommerce business in the booming organic food industry? This is your chance to take over a well-established online organic supermarket that delivers fresh, organic food directly to customers across Sydney.Business highlights:– Profitable & Scalable – Strong customer base with recurring orders.– Established Brand – Trusted name in the […]
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Hairdressing salon for sale – perfect for an owner operator. Lower Nth Shore

$80,000 + SAV
Perfect for an owner operator or stylist looking to start their own business. Great opportunity to acquire this long established hair salon in a busy main street location on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. Everything is ready for you to walk in and start trading. Established over 28 years. Solid trading history with consistent […]
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Innovative StretchLab Franchise for Sale in Sydney

$100,000.00 Negotiable
Health and wellness minded? Need to improve your work/life balance? Want to stretch your entrepreneurial muscles? Then you must look at this rare opportunity.Great to turn this business and grow with special talents.For just $100.000.00 you can acquire a fully established studio in an affluent area in Sydney. One based around improving clients’ flexibility. It’s […]
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Rare Opportunity: Industry-Pioneering Organic Supermarket with Online and Retail

$1,875,000.00
Calling All Investors: Unleash the Potential of this Organic Supermarket Gem!Explore the chance to acquire a market-leading organic supermarket in Sydney, renowned for its exceptional delivery of organic produce, specialty groceries, chilled and frozen goods directly to customers’ doors. This business has proudly aligned itself with local growers and artisan producers over its impressive 35-year […]
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Fully Managed Hair and Beauty Salon – Western Sydney

$395,000 + SAV
Investor Alert! Rare opportunity to acquire this well established hair and beauty salon in a busy main street location in Western Sydney. Established over 28 yrs. Solid trading history with consistent profits with a great team including a full time salon manager running the day to day. This one has it all!
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Lower North Shore – Hair Salon for Sale

$120,000 + Stock
Great salon located in busy affluent area on the Lower North Shore. Trading for 26yrs. Current owner 7 yrs. Salon was newly fit out 18 months ago. Split over 2 levels. 110sqm in space. Salon is currently under management with a great team in place. So much potential for a motivated owner/operator. 2 private car […]
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FAQs about selling a business in Sydney

How do I go about selling a business in Sydney?

So, you’ve decided to sell a business – congratulations! The best and easiest way to sell your business in Sydney is to find a brokerage who can help you from start to finish. Selling a business can be much more difficult than you might first anticipate, so finding a trusted brokerage is often an essential first step in beginning the process.

Yes, Benchmark offers business valuations, so you don’t have to outsource these before working with us. Our team of experts uses sales-based data to ensure our valuations are accurate and based on evidence-backed predictions rather than theories. We also use our unique positioning in the market to provide you with as much guidance as possible to help you attain the best price for your business. 

For more information get in touch with a business valuer in Sydney.

The length of time it takes to sell your business depends on a number of factors, including the condition of your business and whether it’s ready to take to market straight away. Our experts have noted that they can sell a business using conventional methods within 45 days once it becomes available on the open market. However, depending on the communication between buyer, seller and brokers, the condition of the business and market, and your goals, we aim to finalise sales in as little as six months from start to finish. 

Our position in the market and history of effective transactions means that we’ve built up quite an impressive reputation and database of clients. We’ll use our national reach to spread your business listing far and wide, using our proven market strategies to garner as much interest in your sale as possible. Thanks to our network, we can look for prospective buyers from all over Australia instead of just Sydney, instantly increasing the chances of a quick and lucrative sale. 

Selling a business requires a lot of information from the current owner, so you should expect to provide copies of all legal documents regarding the business to the potential buyer. These include articles of incorporation, business plans and licences, permits, contracts, leases, and intellectual property registrations. These count towards things buyers need to know before committing to a transaction. However, if there’s information you don’t necessarily want buyers to see, we can talk about options for this. NDAs are common in business transactions to keep your confidentiality without failing to disclose vital information. 

Yes, you’re well within your rights to change your mind at any point during the selling process. We’ll handle everything for you in regards to the seller, so whether you want to pause the transaction to think over your options or cancel it entirely, all you have to do is notify us. Sellers are within their rights to pull out, too. 

We take our clients’ confidentiality very seriously, so you can trust that working with us means your data won’t be shared with anyone. We store all of your information securely and only for the time we need it, and we’re happy to utilise NDAs to make sure your privacy remains intact should you request them. Genuine buyers shouldn’t have any issues with this, so keeping your confidential information private can help us determine who is the best buyer for your business. 

FAQs about buying a business in Sydney

What types of businesses do you specialise in?

We don’t limit ourselves to only a handful of businesses to specialise in. Our team of experts is so extensive that we can confidently specialise in all types of business sale engagements. From automotive to franchises, medical to hair and beauty, we handle all industries that you might be looking for.

We utilise our team of expert valuers to get an accurate price estimation of any business in Sydney, then compare this to the business’s sales and current market condition. We’ll use all of these factors to determine what the future looks like for the business and how this should be reflected in its price. We’ll also need to factor in your budget and the seller’s goal price to come to a fair in-between.

Support is where we shine. Along with offering expert knowledge and insight into the entire buying process, we’ll also hold your hand during every step. We can be as involved as you wish, ranging from offering advice only when it’s needed to taking the reins on most steps to make sure you’re confident with the process. You’ll also be able to contact one of our professionals at all times, so you never have to feel in the dark about anything.

There’s no set time to buy a business in Sydney as there are so many factors at play. We don’t want to sell you a dream or give you an unrealistic timeline, so once we begin working together we’ll be able to provide more insight into the time we’re looking at. Don’t worry though, we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

There are plenty of benefits to buying an established business instead of starting a new one, including: 

  • You should be able to carry their existing customer and client base over instead of having to build your own from scratch
  • The business might come with employees who are already trained to save you time and money
  • There should be an existing business and marketing plan in place that you can adopt or change over time
  • You can capitalise on the reputation the previous owners built instead of having to start from scratch

Starting a new business might be appealing as you’ll be able to make all the decisions from the get-go, many established businesses have better odds of thriving within a shorter space of time than start-up companies.

Get in touch with Benchmark business brokers in Sydney

Buying and selling a business doesn’t have to be as difficult as many make it out to be. Get in touch with one of our highly experienced and skilled Sydney-based team today to discuss your options!

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