BUYERS AGENT & DUE DILIGENCE
We are experts at finding unique life changing businesses.
BUY YOUR BUSINESS WITH CERTAINTY
When you work with a Buyers Agent, there is one primary goal. To get you a better deal and terms that cover the fees you are charged. Win win.
Leverage our deep industry experience and navigate deal sourcing, complex negotiations and due diligence with ease.
When you buy a business, your are buying and asset that can shape the rest of your life, and that of your family.
Whether you are looking for an underperforming higher risk business that you can add value to, or a mature lower risk business with stability and more predictable performance, how you purchase and structure the deal can be the difference between your success or failure.
There is a huge difference between working with a Buyers Agent who has never owned their own business compared to an Advisor who regularly invests and owns financial stakes in multiple businesses. That's us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ Why use a Buyers Advisor?
A Buyers Advisor will deal source businesses that are not available to the open market. Once you have shortlisted businesses, our value lies in acting at arms length and assessing the transferability of the business to match your personal and commercial needs. We negotiate based on the risk profile of the business in a way that disarms sellers of unrealistic expectations while preserving and enhancing your relationship with them. When you buy a business 1+1 should equal 3
+ What makes VBA different to other Buyers Agent services?
All our Advisors also invest in SME's and own financial interest in at least one other SME business. We are incredibly passionate about the SME sector, and believe the SME sector is the strongest investment vehicle available that can change lives and generate positive impact on communities. We are experts at sourcing businesses with significant untapped potential, and matching the right business to the right buyer with the right deal terms.
+ How does VBA match me with the right business?
We remove all emotion out of the equation by first establishing a set of essential risk characteristic's based on your specific personal and commercial needs. Each characteristic is carefully weighted to determine an ideal total score that signals if a business is a fit for you. Businesses must meet a minimum score to progress to the next stage with you.
+ How do we get started?
Our first consultation will go for around 90 minutes. This consultation is no obligation. During this session we are looking to understand your risk appetite as a buyer. Factors such as your net assets, dependents, age, commercial experience, relevant skills, and the type of business will guide us in developing a scope of work for your consideration
+ How long will it take to find the right business?
This can depend on the industry, or how niche your needs are. Typically we would expect to find you the ideal business and start submitting offers on businesses within 3 months.
+ What are the fees and when do I pay?
We tailor all of our fees based on the scope of work and your instruction. Our Advisors will provide you with a detailed scope outlining the key deliverables, fee structure and timing of payments before you commit. The majority of our fees are paid on the successful completion of the deal. Our ability to source you a better deal and with better terms always covers our fees.
+ I just need assistance with due diligence?
Yes, we do this all day everyday for sellers and buyers. Due diligence is critical to developing objective and defensible negotiating levers and framing the right deal terms for the transaction to ensure that the sale process is rewarding for both parties. This is typically a fixed fee based on the simplicity of the business records. We collaborate with both parties with a time is of the essence approach and always communicate the "why" behind our investigations.