Hi, we want to work with you!

We're Shane and Ian, the co-founder of Merchant Business Brokers.

We are an award-winning business brokerage based in Newcastle, with over 50 years of combined experience backing us.

Relationships are at the core of all that we do and I feel like there would be a synergy between us.

The proof

Of course these days proof is everything, so I am including a few examples below of businesses that we have listed and sold for our clients.

Hopefully, that demonstrates to you that we would be a great referral partner for your clients.

Freehold Landscape Supplies

The owner of this business had been its caretaker for over 25 years, and while he was not looking to retire, he was looking to focus more time and effort on other ventures and personal hobbies. The business and freehold property was on the market for only the second time in its 90-year long history and was a well-oiled and highly profitable machine.

The owner received the full asking price for the business and the freehold property and was able to secure the perfect Novocastrian local to take over the future of this ‘historic’ business.

This business offered the new owner:

An established management and on-ground team
An extensive list of valuable business assets including a fleet of well-serviced and maintained trucks and delivery vehicles valued at approximately $1,386,000
A large 4,652 m2 property in a prime Newcastle location valued at approximately $3,000,000

A strong revenue from a diverse client base including home owners, trades, and organisations who purchase bulk and bagged landscape supplies and materials
A high-margin business with no wholesale sales

Manufacture & Installation Business

This business was a well-established family owned and operated business that manufactures and installs kitchens and cabinetry for builders, architects, pubs and clubs plus the residential market.

The award-winning business boasted one of the finest reputations in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley with high end custom work meeting the needs of the booming commercial and residential customers. The owner had invested in modern equipment and a fully trained team of staff prior to putting the business up for sale.

The owner received the full asking price for the business and was able to seamlessly move on to their next life venture knowing that they had secured the perfect buyer for their business.

This business offered the new owner:

A solid and proven brand
Diverse sales with both residential and commercial sectors

Turnover of over $6M
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of over $620,00

Niche Food Manufacturing & Distribution

This business was a well-established, leading food manufacturing and distribution business. It had established a reputation as one of Australia’s premier manufacturers of quality speciality desert-style treats in a highly desirable and profitable market niche.

The business was growing at a controlled pace with no need for additional capital. The sale still offered the new owner significant opportunities to further grow the business and achieve greater efficiencies, higher sales and improved profits.

This business offered the new owner:

New and favourable lease options until 2033
Rent circa 5% of turn over
Brand reputation and strength
Stable supply chain
Sustainable and efficient manufacturing process
Ingredient provenance

Accreditation with the world’s highest food safety standard (BRC)
A broad and diverse clientele and traffic market share
Great income
Positive lifestyle opportunity
All training and support provided

Freehold Childcare Centre

This was a well-established childcare centre and freehold property that provided a rare opportunity to our buyer.

The business had been run at an arm’s length by the previous owner, allowing staff to manage the daily operations. This purpose-built and renovated centre is in a prime location in Newcastle.

With a secure outdoor area, storage space and a mezzanine, this business offered a secure and affordable investment to the new owner.

This business offered the new owner:

An updated property with renovations and improvements
Multiple facilities including kitchen, office and storage space
A local clientele base
Strong community brand reputation
A 5% return on the property with net rent factored within the business at $90,000
Offered low interest rates at time of purchase

Wholesale and Distribution Business

This was an established wholesale distribution and retail business with high margins and opportunities for future growth.

Since its establishment in 1991, this business has been a consistent performer for its owner. The business is a well-known brand and has the foundations set for further growth if desired.

The business is best known as a wholesale and distribution business with an onsite retail arm which has grown organically.

This business offered the new owner:

The adjusted net profit to the working owner for EOFY2018 at time of purchase was approximately $320,000
High margins and diverse suppliers
A valuable list of quality assets
A highly profitable business
Opportunities for future growth
Great work-life balance
Stock-at-cost estimated at $18,000

Health and Beauty Business

This was an award-winning business with a loyal and growing clientele with high profits for the previous owner.

The business has been a consistent performer, largely because of its great reputation and growing local population. The business is perfectly positioned with a long-term lease in the high-profile location already secured.

It recently expanded its leased area and completed further renovations to allow for expansion and to meet the growing demand for its services.

This business offered the new owner:

A multi-award-winning business
Profits of over 200k per annum
10hr working week
The adjusted net profit to the working owner for EOFY2018 was circa $217,000
Stock-at-cost estimated at around $80,000
Expanded lease area and newly renovated
Increasing demand from a loyal and growing clientele
High margins
Limited competition
Multiple revenue streams
A team including managers and supervisors

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