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Sell Your Business FAQ Guide
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
Our 'Seller FAQ Guide' is a must read for anyone looking to sell their business. We cover topics including 'when is the best time to sell?', 'how long does it take to sell a business?', 'which valuation methods will you use?' and more.
Buy a Business FAQ Guide
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
Our 'Buyer FAQ Guide' is a highly recommended read to use as a starting point when you are considering buying a business. We cover topics including 'why buy a business instead of starting from scratch?', 'what is due diligence' and more.
Selling Your Business: How & When To Break It To Your Employees
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
Should you tell employees you are selling your business? The short answer is no, but the team at SOT Business Brokers Perth have put together some guidance on how and when to break it to your employees when selling your business.
Is it Better to Buy a Business or Start From Scratch?
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
Want to be your own boss but not sure if you want to start your own business or buy a business? It’s no secret that many new businesses fail within their first year. With that in mind, there can be many benefits to buying a business which is already established.
Buy a Franchise - the Pros and Cons
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
There has been a boom in franchising in recent years – you can find a franchise for sale in almost every industry. Unlike setting up your own business, when you buy a franchise the franchisor owns the brand, intellectual property and associated operating systems.
Vendor Finance is Not a Dirty Word
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
Vendor finance, also known as seller financing or owner financing, can be a very effective way to sell a business in the current climate. It does however come with risks, so the team at SOT Business Brokers Perth explore some of the benefits and drawbacks.
You The Boss! Perks of Owning a Business
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
Want to buy a business and be your own boss? The team at SOT Business Brokers Perth have detailed some perks (and downsides!) of owning a business.
COVID-19 Business Support Recap
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting small businesses on a large scale. The brokers at SOT Business Brokers have put together a recap of the support available for businesses (and their employees) via Government initiatives.
COVID-19 Update From our Business Brokers
By SOT Business Brokers Perth
As we come into May, there is a little more hope and positivity in the air. Fortunately, Western Australia has been able to flatten the curve and restrictions are beginning to relax a little. This positive news is especially welcome for small businesses. Since the beginning of May, our business brokers have all experienced a sharp increase in buyer enquiries across all portals, which is an excellent sign that things are returning to normal.
