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Allied Health Business Valuations: What Multiples Are Buyers Paying in 2025?
Allied health Nurse If you own an allied health practice in Australia—think physio, osteo, speech, psych, or OT—and you’re curious about what your business could sell for, you're not alone. With more private equity sniffing around multi-site operators and more baby boomer owners planning exits, valuations in the sector are under the spotlight. In this post, we’ll unpack the current valuation multiples being paid for allied health businesses, key value drivers, and what buyers
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Child Care Centre Multiples in Australia: Why They’re Higher
If you’ve heard that child care centres trade at richer multiples than many other service businesses in Australia, you’re not wrong....
Oct 8, 20252 min read


What’s Your Plumbing Business Worth? Why Smart Tradies Plan Their Exit Before the Tools Wear Them Out
Leaking pipe What’s Your Plumbing Business Worth? Why Smart Tradies Plan Their Exit Before the Tools Wear Them Out If you’ve built a real...
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Beyond the Splash: How Pool Businesses are Valued in a Post-Boom Market
Indoor pool The "COVID pool boom" is over for pool business value. Here is what smart buyers are paying for service routes, retail shops, and pool construction firms in 2025. The Market Has Shifted If you own a pool business, you likely rode the wave of the 2020–2022 home improvement boom. But in 2025, the market has settled. Buyers are no longer paying premiums just for revenue growth; they are scrutinizing margins, labour efficiency, and recurring income stability when look
Aug 22, 20253 min read


The Hidden Value You’ve Built: Why Your Brand Is Worth More Than Your Sales
Brand Value Most owners in the gifts and homewares space underestimate what they’ve actually built. They look at turnover, margins, and stock levels—but forget the biggest invisible asset: the brand value . When it comes time to sell, it’s not just about what you’ve earned. It’s about what your brand is worth to the next buyer . And in many cases, the brand alone is the difference between a modest 4× multiple and a premium 10×. Why Branding Changes the Game In a sector full o
Aug 18, 20252 min read


What’s Your Jewellery Business Worth? A Realistic Look at Valuation in 2025
For many jewellery store owners, the business is more than just a livelihood—it’s a legacy. Whether you’ve built a name over decades or...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Mining Services Listed-market multiples and private sale prices
Mining Services Latest ASX EV/EBITDA snapshots (18 July 2025) Code Core activity EV/EBITDA Capital intensity lens MND Maintenance &...
Jul 18, 20253 min read


The Multiple Sweet Spot for Gates & Fencing Businesses
How to peg a realistic valuation when barriers to entry are low and competition is everywhere. Finding the Multiple Sweet Spot for Gates...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Street-Furniture Business Valuations in 2025
If you sell Street-Furniture such as bollards, benches, shelters or cycle racks, you’ve probably heard stories of “6-times EBITDA” deals....
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Behind the Bench: How Australia’s Scientific & Laboratory Supply Sector Is Evolving
What It Means for Manufacturers, Importers & Would-Be Acquirers Behind the Bench: How Australia’s Scientific & Laboratory Supply Sector...
Jun 23, 20254 min read


Scooping Value: How to Assess Gelato, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Retailers
Australia’s love affair with frozen desserts is strong—but selling a gelato or ice cream business isn’t always a sweet deal. Whether...
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Are Newsagencies Still a Good Business?
For decades, the humble newsagency has been a cornerstone of Australian retail culture. Nestled in suburban strips or anchored in busy...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Solar & Battery Installation Businesses: Valuations in a Hot Market
The solar and battery installation sector is booming. But like all market frenzies, smart buyers and sellers alike need to ask: what are...
May 31, 20252 min read


Valuing Timber Mills and Wholesalers in Australia
Australia’s timber industry is a foundational sector—critical to housing, infrastructure and furniture—but how do investors value...
May 27, 20252 min read


What’s Your Engineering Workshop Worth? Valuing Australian Jobbing Manufacturers in 2025
🎯 Target Focus: Business Type: Jobbing/General Engineering Workshops (e.g., CNC, welding, machining, fabrication) Location: Australia...
May 17, 20252 min read


Why Hair Businesses Can Be a Hairy Issue When It Comes to Selling
Let’s look at the real market. Type Typical Selling Price Likelihood of Sale Solo operator (on tools) <$80,000 Very low...
May 16, 20252 min read


Fire Business Values: Why They Sell, What They’re Worth, and When the Heat is Highest
In the world of SME business sales, fire protection companies sit in a unique pocket — recurring service revenue, regulated demand, and...
May 14, 20253 min read


What Are Kitchen Cabinet Businesses Really Worth in Multiples.
Thinking of buying or selling a kitchen cabinet business? One of the first things you’ll want to know is: what’s it worth? More...
May 13, 20252 min read


Earnings Multiples in Food Manufacturing: What’s the Norm?
In food manufacturing, understanding your business’s valuation potential is key — especially when considering a sale, investment, or...
May 12, 20251 min read


Valuing Car Rental Businesses: When Fleet Assets Trump EBITDA
When it comes to valuing car rental businesses, traditional EBITDA multiples don’t always tell the full story. These capital-intensive...
May 10, 20253 min read
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