G’day, business owners! You’ve poured your heart and soul into building your business, but have you thought about what happens when it’s time to move on? A solid exit strategy
Navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape can be challenging. That’s where the expertise of business advisory services becomes invaluable. At Oasis Partners, we provide tailored solutions to help
Following the gradual recovery in global M&A markets through 2024, the outlook for 2025 suggests solid grounds for optimism. According to Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Outlook, the recent reductions of interest rates and improved market conditions as well as the greater certainty resulting from the determination of the US election is expected to support increased deal activity, particularly in the middle market segment.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) maintain revenues, assets, or several employees below a certain threshold. Understanding the value of your SME in the market is crucial, as it directly influences
Selling a business involves transferring ownership from the current owner to a buyer. This process includes key terms and concepts such as valuation, due diligence, and negotiation. Understanding these terms
When you think of entrepreneurial success, you might picture a lone wolf conquering the corporate world. But what if the secret to success is collaboration? Kelly Jamieson, co-founder of Edible Blooms, sat down with Mike for the Troubleshooters Podcast over a year ago to share her inspiring journey of building a thriving business with her sister. A year on, I have been reflecting on the invaluable insights she shared.
Exiting your business refers to transitioning ownership or control of your company. This can occur through various methods such as selling to a third party, merging with another company, or
Business brokers are professionals who assist in the buying and selling of businesses in Australia. Their primary function is to act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, ensuring that transactions
The quest for competitive advantage drives companies to explore new avenues, and understanding the nuances of mergers and acquisitions is key to navigating this complexity. Sydney is a thriving hub
Richer, Older and Lonelier: How we have changed – an article from the AFR shines a light on the changing attitudes and behaviours of many Australians.
A report out of Melbourne indicates that Australians are working well into their 60’s and delaying retirement. Michael Read in the AFR reported that “in 2003, almost 70 percent of men and close to half of all women aged 60-64 were retired. In 2023 these figures had fallen to 41 percent and 27 percent respectively.”
Sometimes the best business stories start with a simple "why not?"
That's exactly what happened when Luke Petherbridge, a Sydney-raised finance guy, got asked if he'd consider moving to Cleveland, Ohio. Fast-forward a few years, and he's now running Link Logistics - one of America's largest logistics operations with 1,100 staff, 3,500 buildings, and a staggering statistic: roughly 5% of US GDP flows through their facilities.
Australia is getting older! Next year 22% of Australians will be aged 65 or older. This is up from 16% in 2020, this was double the 8% in 1970s. The reasons for the spike are the spike in the birth rate after the war (the baby boomers), as well as falling birth rates, however, on a positive note Australians are living 30 years longer than they were a century ago!
Businesses in the Australian mid-market, of which there are 300,000 have a combined annual revenue of 41.trillion dollars making average of 10.4% net profit before tax. However, 20% of all operating businesses in Australia don’t make any profit! In this blog we address the very real question facing those owners who are not making any profit, is my business worth anything?