About us

Merchant Business Brokers
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About Us

Merchant Business Brokers was founded by Ian Jones and Shane Fox in 2016 with a view to establishing a superior business brokerage that delivers outstanding outcomes for people and businesses.

Ian and Shane have 50 years of combined experience covering both personal business ownership, corporate management roles and business broking – it is safe to say you will be in very experienced hands.

The Nationally award winning team based right here in Newcastle have helped many sellers and buyers all over NSW with their first business or in more cases than not acquiring additional businesses. 

The aim of Merchant is simple – to connect buyers with sellers!

Since its establishment, Merchant has grown to become the known, trusted and leading business broking specialist. Merchant’s experienced broker team, support staff, network of affiliates and industry professionals provides expertise across a wide range of industries.

Merchant Business Brokers are all about business and getting the job done. Selling a business is a serious and complex process, but first we strive to connect with every client so we can fully understand their needs, goals and expectations and create a customised strategic approach utilising our full team and resources. This ensures we deliver results and have a very successful relationship (we are not interested in a mere transaction)

We treat every individual seller and buyer with the greatest of respect and work towards mutually beneficial outcomes.

We are a long time member of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB) and were the first 5 star accredited business brokerage in Australia. For inquiries, contact us!

Our Philosophy

Merchant’s clients benefit from the use of industry leading and innovative technology and systems as well as the teams highly developed skills, experience, work ethic and negotiating abilities to help individuals, companies, franchisors and groups achieve the very best outcomes.

Today, it is becoming increasingly clear that the best way to make a difference for people and businesses, is to first fully understand their needs and their goals and to provide the professional service, support, tools, resources, knowledge and expertise that delivers the very best outcomes that they cannot obtain anywhere else.

Our philosophy is simple:

We invest in people and relationships – from our clients, through community groups, industry partners, sponsors and associates. We recognise that our clients are as unique as their individual circumstances, needs, hopes and dreams.

Providing honest and transparent advice, support and opportunity is as important as the innovative solutions we are always investing in. It is more than just a way of doing business… it’s who we are at the core and it’s what we do!

Our Vision

To be the very best at connecting people to business and businesses to people, to create opportunities, that generate wealth, enhance lifestyles and ultimately fulfil dreams and enrich lives.

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for clients, staff and partners to live fulfilled and enriched lives that positively impact on their families, businesses and communities.

Our Team

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Ian Jones

Business Broker | Director

As a business owner and multi award winning business broker and experienced business professional, Ian Jones has over 20 years of practical and broad business experience in all aspects of business sales, franchising, business development, marketing and retail network development.

Ian understands that the best way to make a difference for people wanting to buy or sell a business is to first fully understand their circumstances and to provide innovative and customized solutions that delivers clients with the very best outcomes.

Ian loves business and has a heart for helping people achieve their best in life and in business and will always go above and beyond to help business owners, buyers and sellers to achieve great results.

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Shane Fox

Business Broker | Director

Shane been a business broker in Newcastle and the Hunter region since 2003 giving him an unparalleled insight into not only buying and selling businesses, but also the local region.

He has a passion for small business and has listed, sold or been involved with businesses  up to $20M, covering a wide range of sectors, including; heavy manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, childcare, professional services, construction and everything in-between!

Shane has always enjoyed economics, business law and marketing so it is no wonder he combined those areas of study and interest to find a career in business broking.

He has been a local award winner and holds the highest honour as NSW and National Business Broker of The Year as judged by the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB) for two consecutive years and dozens of positive reviews from sellers and buyers.