Buying a business in New Zealand

How we help buyers

Sell My Business NZ is a New Zealand business brokerage with connections to brokers, advisers and business owners across the country. Those connections surface opportunities that never reach the public listing sites, and give you a clearer picture of what is really for sale.

When you work with us, you have a professional on your side through the whole purchase, answering the questions that come up at every stage. All of our brokers have owned or managed a business, which is first-hand experience you can draw on when you are weighing up a decision this size.

How to buy a business with confidence

Our brokers help each buyer find a business that matches their financial position, skills and personal goals, then guide the purchase through to settlement.

We work with buyers on a structured search. Our network and our own listings give you access to businesses for sale across New Zealand, many of which are never advertised publicly, so you see the widest range of possibilities before you commit.

Buying a business is a big decision. Tell us what you are looking for and what you have to invest, and we will tell you honestly what is realistic.

For more on buying a business, call us on 0220776771 or browse the current businesses for sale.

The buying process

1. Define the brief

   Your broker works through your skills, interests, experience, budget and goals to shape a search for businesses that fit.

2. Find solid opportunities

   We sift listings and our own network for businesses with sound financials and a good fit, including franchise options where they suit.

3. Meetings and site visits

   We arrange appointments and site visits with owners, and brief you on what to look for before each one.

4. Assess what it is worth to you

   We help you test the asking price against comparable sales and your own numbers, and shape an offer and deal structure that work.

5. Negotiate and make the offer

   Your broker guides the negotiation and the sale and purchase agreement so the conditions protect you and the deal stays on track.

6. Arrange finance and paperwork

   We introduce you to lenders who understand business purchases and use standard agreements recognised by lawyers and accountants.

7. Due diligence

   We help you and your advisers work through the financial, legal and operational checks, and make sure every document you need is supplied.

8. Settlement and handover

   Your broker is there at settlement and afterwards, to help with any post-settlement issues that come up.

Call us for professional help with buying a business anywhere in New Zealand.