Buying a small business in Sydney involves more than finding a listing and negotiating a price. For serious buyers, it is a structured process that combines strategy, sourcing, evaluation, risk management, and negotiation. This guide explains how business acquisitions actually work from a buyer’s perspective and what to consider at each stage. Step 1: Define What You Are Trying to Buy (Before Looking at Deals) Successful acquisitions start with clear acquisition criteria , no

Stephen Schwarzman, co-founder of Blackstone, once described the difference between talent levels in a way that should make every CEO...