Campos Coffee acquisition highlights international interest in Aussie SMEs
Campos Coffee has been acquired by listed multinational giant JDE Peet’s, almost 20 years after it opened its first Sydney cafe in 2002.
How poor ESG performance can stop a merger or acquisition in its tracks
Many international dealmakers now believe ESG is a key consideration when making investment and M&A decisions.
Checklist: 20 things to do before selling your business
Follow these 20 steps before talking to buyers, and you will be in a better position to negotiate good terms.
When it’s time to cash in: Resource Guide to selling your business
Everything you need to know when selling your business: due diligence, disruptions, data, contracts, terms, and negotiation tactics.
Adelaide-based Rising Sun Pictures eyes global growth after being acquired by Hollywood studio
Adelaide-based visual effects studio Rising Sun Pictures has been acquired by Hollywood studio FuseFX, a move that is set to unlock global growth.
Australia is leading the world as the location for M&A opportunities
For those in the market, it’s a good time to buy, according to Pitcher Partners'annual Dealmakers report, with Australia leading the world as the location for M&A opportunities.
ATO sounds warning over “untrustworthy” insolvency advisors, as more SMEs consider selling or closing
The ATO is warning businesses and their tax advisors to watch out for operators offering “untrustworthy” pre-insolvency advice.
Successful succession: An eight-step approach to passing the business baton
The average age of a mid-size company owner in Australia is 57–75 years old, and yet over 75% of them don’t have a succession plan.
Can restraints in shareholder, share sale and business agreements be enforced? In short, yes
Can shareholder agreement restraints, such as non-compete obligations, undertakings not to poach and trademark guidelines, be enforced?
Reality and rewards: What serial entrepreneur Jordan Walsh wishes he knew when he first started in business
Australian entrepreneur Jordan Walsh has built several multimillion-dollar businesses over the past 10 years. Here's what he's learnt from a decade a business.
Baby boomer businesses: Soon-to-retire Aussie entrepreneurs rarely have a succession plan in place
For many baby boomers, retiring will involve selling their businesses. But many Australian entrepreneurs aren't preparing for this inevitability.
What’s it worth to you? How to get more value from the sale of your business
Having sold my own small business, I’ve seen firsthand how tough it can be to get to the point of sale and then maximise the final price.