Our management expertise are in the following categories:
- Hardware Retail & Trade Stores
- Automotive Retail & Trade Stores
- Master Franchise Businesses
Why choose a business broker to sell your business?
- They will determine the value of the business.
- They will prepare all the appropriate financials.
- They will market and find the right buyers.
- They will connect the buyer and seller together.
- They then navigate the process between them.
- They consult and guide throughout the process.
- They identify and manage all documentation.
- They prepare your Business Information Memorandum.
- They will keep the whole process confidential until the closing of the sale.
Retail & Trade Business Connections & Networks
One of the key factors in finding the right business broker is finding brokers who have access to business connections and networks. The larger and more detailed the database of connections and networks the greater the chance of finding the right buyers or investors.
When it comes to larger valued businesses, we access connections and additional support systems through our alliance partners which include several well established “Mergers & Acquisition Organisations”.
Factors like cash flow, assets and liabilities are only part of the equation.
A good business advisor will understand and recognize this and therefore equip you with reliable estimates which will allow you to better negotiate the best sale price.
Understanding your industry strengths and weaknesses is essential when presenting your business to potential buyers.
When selling your retail or wholesale trade business there will be many questions that need answering. It can be beneficial finding a broker who understands your industry as their expertise will strengthen marketing efforts and your Business Information Memorandum
Why choose Tim McCauley?
Tim McCauley has an outstanding background as a senior financial & management professional with companies such as Domino’s Pizza, The Cheesecake Shop, Gloria Jeans, and Auto One.
Tim served as the CEO of Auto One Limited and CEO of Auto One Distribution. Auto One had 150 retail stores in Australia and 20 retail stores in New Zealand. Auto One was listed on the ASX through Tim. Through extensive involvement in the supply chain issues and having a very high profile in the industry Tim was heavily involved with fellow CEOs at Super Cheap Auto, Repco, Auto Pro and Auto Barn. The Chairman of Shell Oil Australia choose Tim to represent the industry and sent him to Alice Springs as a member of the 2000 Sydney Olympics Torch relay Team. Tim was number 20 on Day One of the event which started at Uluru and finished at Sydney Olympic stadium. Tim was also chosen to represent Australia in a trade delegation of 10 CEO’s from the automotive trade/retail sector to spend 2 weeks in Japan visiting manufacturers and wholesale/ retail stores. Tim was chosen as the group spokesman and gave a speech in Japanese to the Executive team at Toyota Motor Company.
He has worked extensively with Independent Hardware Groups, such as Mitre 10 and Home Hardware finding suitable buyers and has worked with independent buying groups looking to expand operations throughout regional markets.
To learn more about selling, and valuing your hardware, automotive, retail or trade business, get started by speaking with an experience industry professional.
