Over nearly four decades advising business owners, one pattern stands out more than any other. The best decisions — the ones that genuinely changed the trajectory of a business — were rarely made by spreadsheet alone.

Australia's commercial cleaning sector is a significant and growing part of the economy. According to IBISWorld, the sector generates over $20 billion in annual revenue, is supported by more than 44,000 businesses, and employs over 209,000 people nationwide.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: your business might be profitable, growing steadily, and generating solid cash flow—but still be nearly impossible

The Mining Support Services sector is a major part of Australia’s business landscape - worth $14.4 billion in 2025 and employing 38,000 people. The sector as a whole is flat with IBIS predicting modest growth of 1.5% over the next five years, following a recent decline. Volatility remains high, driven by commodity price fluctuations.

Most business exits disappoint. Not because the business failed, but because the owner started planning too late. By the time

We recently facilitated the acquisition of IUP by Ambor Structures — and we think this deal says something important, not just about two companies finding a good fit, but about the broader conditions shaping mid-market M&A activity right now.

ou’ve built your business past £500,000 in revenue. The early survival phase is behind you. Now you’re facing a different

The deal market remains in good shape as we move further into 2026, despite what most people are predicting as the short-term disruption resulting from the recent geopolitical event in the Middle East.

A manufacturing business owner spent 18 months working with advisors, documenting processes, and grooming his operations manager to take over.

You’ve spent years building your business. You know your margins, your customer acquisition costs, your operational expenses down to the