Why 2.5x Might Be Too High (And What Buyers Really Pay) Convenience stores are everywhere in Australia—corner shops, small grocers,...

When valuing a privately-owned supermarket, most buyers in Australia focus on EBITDA. But savvy acquirers know the real cost is...

Gardening maintenance If you’re exploring the difference between running a gardening maintenance business versus a lawn mowing business, it's not just about the tools you carry — it’s about margins, skillsets, and long-term business value. In this article, we break down the key differences in cost structures, services, skill level, and valuation — especially when your gardening team includes a qualified horticulturalist and delivers product-based upsells. Business Model Compa

If you're looking to invest in or scale a professionally managed landscaping business or a project-based construction company, it's...

In Australia’s SME market, most businesses trade within a relatively stable band—typically 2.5x to 3.5x EBITDA, particularly for...

RTO's Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are a staple of Australia’s education and workforce development landscape. Whether...

Import and distribution businesses When it comes to selling or buying an import and distribution business, the magic number everyone...

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If you’ve built a great café—good foot traffic, strong reviews, loyal customers—you might assume you’ve got something that will sell for...

IT services firms—whether they focus on managed services, software implementation, cloud migration, or helpdesk support—can be highly attractive to buyers. They offer sticky revenue, scalable delivery, and often low capital intensity. But not all are created equal when it comes to being valued. Let’s unpack the multiple range and the curve behind it. 📊 Typical EBITDA Multiple Range: 3.0x – 7.0x This is the spectrum where most private IT services businesses transact, based on

If you’re running a construction business—residential, commercial, civil, or specialist trades—you’ve probably wondered: What could this...

If you own an auto repair shop, you’ve probably had the thought—“Could I sell this one day?” Good news: demand is holding steady in North...

Engineering Services If you own a consulting engineering business, you’re sitting on an asset that can be valuable—but only if it’s transferable. And that’s where most deals get stuck. Buyers aren’t just looking at the revenue or EBIT. They’re asking a simple question: “What happens when the principal leaves?” What the Market Pays In Australia, consulting engineering firms typically sell for: 3.0x to 5.0x EBIT, sometimes higher for niche or government-contract-heavy firms But

Bookkeeping businesses continue to attract solid buyer interest in Australia—especially when they're well-managed, cloud-based, and come...

If you run an electrical business—whether it’s just you and an apprentice, or a team of 30 with vans on the road—you’ve probably asked...

If you own a manufacturing business and have ever wondered, “What would someone actually pay for this thing?”—you’re not alone. Whether...