Business Brokers Melbourne (VIC)

Buy & sell businesses in Melbourne with ease

Buying and selling a business can seem like a daunting process, with many people unsure how to proceed. But you don’t need to struggle alone! We are here to help with tailor-made support that helps you sell and buy businesses in Melbourne without a single worry. Want to know more? Just keep reading! 

Award-winning business brokers

Here at Benchmark Business, we have decades of experience helping you buy and sell businesses. We have won several awards, including REIA Business Broker of the Year 2021, Specialist Broker of the Year 2020, and 2019! Many of our brokers have been business broker of the year finalists, too, with each broker having a specialist area, using their deep industry knowledge to help you buy or sell your business.  We set ourselves apart from other brokers and are with you every step of the way, providing you with the support and guidance you need to find the right business or buyer for your business. 

Our business brokerage services in Melbourne

We offer various business brokerage services that will help you sell your business without worrying about anything! We have details on each service we offer below. 

Business valuations

We have a team of experienced and accredited valuers who can provide you with an accurate business value, regardless of the industry or business size. We use sales data to base our valuations, and they can be used for investments, to navigate any sales, and to plan for your business’s future worry-free. 

Selling businesses

We put strategy at the heart of your business selling process to ensure you get what your business is worth. We start by assessing its value and offering any advice that could help you increase its value before moving on to detailed market research to understand your audience better. We will market and promote the sale of your business, attracting the best potential buyers while protecting your confidential information. 

Buyer screening & representation

We also screen any potential buyers, acting on your behalf to ensure they are suitable. We won’t let your business fall into the wrong hands or push sales forward when the buyer is unsuitable, keeping you and your business safe. 

Negotiation facilitation

We also offer negotiation facilitation, where we will help you negotiate private sales where needed. We can also help you negotiate a fairer price on a business if the one you want to buy is priced a little high. Our brokers are experienced negotiators, ensuring that negotiations run smoothly and both parties are happy with the outcome. 

Due diligence coordination

We also take on the brunt of the due diligence work, ensuring that any business you buy or sell is suitable. This includes checking its financial history and infrastructure to ensure the business is worth your money. When selling a business, we will do our due diligence on the buyer, too, and make any recommendations for changes to the business that will help the sale move as smoothly as possible. 

Why choose Benchmark as your business broker in Melbourne?

There are several reasons why you should choose Benchmark as your business broker in Melbourne, which we have listed below: 

  • We are Australia’s most awarded business brokerage, so that you can put your faith in us
  • We are Australia’s only national business brokerage, providing national coverage with local knowledge to help you buy and sell your business 
  • We are specialist business brokers, with each broker having a specialist area they are an expert in 
  • We use a proven process, which has helped us secure over 5,000 business transactions in twenty-five years of operation
  • We offer confidentiality and confidence to keep your information secure as we find the perfect business for you 
  • We are an industry-dedicated team of business brokers in Melbourne, helping you find and sell your business 

How our specialist business brokers help sell Melbourne-based businesses

Our business brokers use a tried and tested method that helps us sell your business, following the steps below: 

  1. Initial consultation: We start with a consultation to understand your needs and learn a little about you and your business to ensure we can offer your services. 
  2. Business valuation and market analysis: Next, we analyse your business’s market and value it, ensuring that you get a fair price based on the market in Melbourne. 
  3. Prepare for business sale: We will make any suggestions that could help with the sale of the business, including changes to the decor, updating files, or tweaking your policies. 
  4. Marketing the business: When the business is ready to hit the market, we will do all the marketing for you, advertising the business to attract as many serious potential buyers as possible. 
  5. Screening buyers: When we have interested buyers, we will screen them, ensuring they have the funds and are committed to running the business. We won’t bring you any potential buyers we don’t think are right. 
  6. Negotiation and deal structuring: We handle the negotiation and deal structuring, ensuring you get the right price and a suitable deal for your business. We won’t accept any prices or deal conditions that you aren’t happy with. 
  7. Due diligence: Before closing the deal, we will do our due diligence to ensure the sale can proceed. We will check that the buyer is suitable for the business, that the deal we have created is appropriate for you, and ensure your assets are protected. 
  8. Closing the deal: We are with you until the end, closing the deal and ensuring that all funds are released correctly. 

Current businesses for sale in Melbourne

Well-Positioned Café for Sale / Melbourne

$195,000.00 + WIWO
Here’s a site that café operators will fall over each other to grab. It occupies a prominent corner on a busy main road. Slap bang in the middle of Melbourne’s privileged east.
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IT Managed Services Business for Sale – Exceptional Opportunity for MSP Owners

offers over $900,000 considered
T Managed Services Business for Sale – Exceptional Opportunity for MSP Owners servicing Australian East Coast and New Zealand
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Profitable Import & Distribution Business – A Rare Opportunity

Offers > $1,600,000 Plus SAV
Shoe Import & DistributionAn exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, cash-generative import and distribution business with over three decades of success in the industry. This well-established business specializes in distributing leading international footwear brands, catering to niche markets with high demand. With streamlined operations, strong brand partnerships, and a loyal customer base, this business […]
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Cafe/ Deli For Sale

Offers over $180,000.00 + SAV
An established and much-loved deli in the heart of South Melbourne is now available for purchase. With over 21 years of success, this family-run business has become a staple of the local community, renowned for its authentic fusion cuisine, loyal customer base, and welcoming ambiance.
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INNER EAST MELBOURNE LASH AND BROW SALON FOR SALE

$75,000.00 + STOCK
Perfect for: Beauty entrepreneurs, Owner-operators
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Highly Reputable Excavation Business for Sale / Victoria

$2,500,000
For more than 30 years, this excavation business has been digging up West Central Victoria. And creating a fine reputation for itself in the process.This business stands out for its dedication to excellence. So it’s a trusted partner in construction projects of all types and sizes.
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Highly Profitable Smash Repair Business for Sale Melbourne

$1,170,000 + SAV
This business for sale has been providing high quality smash repairs to vehicles for over 40 years. And the numbers show how successful it is.This business is adept at panel beating, painting and vehicle assembly. It consistently chalks up year-on-year growth. And great reviews.
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Unique Wedding, Function & AIRBNB Freehold for Sale – Grampians Victoria (Motiv

$890,000.00 WIWO Inc of Freehold Property
Nestled in a beautiful Valley on the sunny side of the Grampians National Park, this accommodation and Restaurant Opportunity provides a unique location experience.Seasoned from a rich 45 year history, this truly sturdy Mudbrick and Oregon timber Dwelling has evolved into a Respected Wedding Venue & AIRBNB Opportunity.This is a must see, with a $26.2 […]
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Butcher shop for sale in busy shopping centre

$250,000
Thriving Butchery Business for Sale / MelbourneAre you a qualified butcher looking for your own shop? This one has your name on it!It enjoys a high profile position in a busy suburban shopping centre. With no other butchers in the centre, there’s no competition.Profit from the very first day…It’s been established since 2007. And now […]
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FAQs about selling a business in Melbourne

How can I sell a business in Melbourne?

You can sell your business using one of our brokers, who will help you through the entire process, marketing your business and ensuring the best buyers are found. All you need to do is contact us; we will handle the rest! 

Yes, we offer business valuations. Our valuations are based on sales-based data rather than opinions, helping you see the true value of your business. When we provide a valuation, we also offer advice on increasing the value and turning your business into an attractive asset. For more information, get in touch with a business valuer in Melbourne.

Selling your business in Melbourne can take six to nine months. This average does vary depending on your business and its location, too. For a more accurate estimate, get in touch with one of our business brokers. 

There are a few ways we find buyers for your business to ensure we attract as many potential buyers as possible. We use our databases filled with potential buyers to market and advertise your business to ensure potential buyers are seeing it in your industry, and we network at any conferences to help attract buyers. We also ask you for any contacts you might have and potential leads to ensure every avenue is explored. 

While you need to share legal documents related to your business with potential buyers, you don’t need to share everything. We recommend providing articles of incorporation, permits, business licences, leases, contracts, and intellectual property registrations to help potential buyers learn more about your business. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are recommended to protect your confidential information while you try to sell the business. 

Of course! Until the contract is signed, you can change your mind about selling your business or to whom you are selling it. We understand that circumstances can change, or you might need more time to consider your options before selling your business. 

We take your confidentiality seriously and ensure all data is stored securely. We ask that you put NDAs in place with any business information you wish to keep private while you advertise the sale of your business. 

FAQs about buying a business in Melbourne

What types of businesses do you specialise in?

We specialise in a variety of businesses, including: 

  • Automotive 
  • Cafes
  • Childcare 
  • Construction
  • E-commerce
  • Engineering 
  • Health & fitness 
  • Medical & dental
  • Salons
  • Supermarkets 
  • Transport 

To determine a fair price, we look at the business’s sales record. By using this data, we can find the value of the business, allowing us to help the owner sell it to other business owners for a fair price without either party being at a disadvantage. 

While the owner pays us, we offer you support throughout the entire process of buying the business. We update you at every step, giving you an estimated time frame, and ensure you know what is happening and are never left in the dark. 

It can take six to nine months to buy a business, but this can take longer, depending on whether you and the seller are happy with the deal. Negotiations can take time, but we will do our best to keep things moving and ensure you and the seller get a swift resolution. 

The main benefits of purchasing an established business include lower risk, instant revenue, and an established customer base, making it easier for you to step in and run the business. You will already have a proven track record and reputation to build on as you take the business in new directions. When you build a business from scratch, it can take years to achieve this. 

Get in touch with benchmark business brokers in Melbourne

Are you ready to sell your business or find a new venture? Then, contact our business brokers to start the process and see what your new business could look like! 

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