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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 182 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 292 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 183 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 182 min read


U.S. Private-Market Multiple Trends Every Australian Business Owner Should Know
Data source: Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Private Capital Markets Report 2024 unless stated. https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.ed...
Jun 133 min read


What’s Your RTO Worth? Understanding the Value of Training Businesses in 2025
RTO's Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are a staple of Australia’s education and workforce development landscape. Whether...
May 12 min read


Why Cafés Don’t Sell for High Multiples (Australia & U.S.): And Do Franchises Do Any Better?
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...
Apr 193 min read


Why The Sale of a Business Can Fall Apart After Agreement
You’ve shaken hands, everyone’s smiling, and the champagne’s on standby. But hold the cork—because many business sales fall apart after reaching an agreement. Here's why: 1. Advisors Start Point-Scoring Lawyers and accountants sometimes forget they're part of the deal team, not a debate club. When advisors dig in just to “win” a point—over trivial clauses or theoretical risks—they can poison the tone and stall momentum. Sellers and buyers need to keep control and remember: th
Apr 172 min read


Selling a Consulting Engineering Firm: What Buyers Want—and What Holds Them Back on Business Values
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
Apr 171 min read
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