Sell Your Business
for Maximum Value.

Most businesses sell for 2–4× annual net profit, though this varies significantly by industry. Childcare and aged care businesses often command higher multiples (3–6×); hospitality and retail typically lower (1–3×). The only way to know your specific number is a proper appraisal — which I'll give you for free, with no obligation.

Not unless you choose to tell them. All marketing is conducted confidentially. Prospective buyers receive only a blind profile until they sign a confidentiality agreement. Your business name, location, and financials are only released to qualified, signed prospects. Your business continues operating normally throughout.

Typically 4–12 months from listing to settlement, though this varies. Well-priced businesses in high-demand sectors can sell in weeks. Larger or more complex businesses may take 12–18 months. I'll give you a realistic timeline at your appraisal based on comparable sales in your sector.

The most important thing is clean, up-to-date financials — ideally three years of accounts. Beyond that: a clear understanding of what's included in the sale (equipment, stock, leases, key staff), and a realistic sense of how dependent the business is on you personally. The more the business can run without you, the more valuable it is to a buyer.

Through Barker Business I can assist with almost any type — retail, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, childcare, aged care, import/export, construction and more. Barker has specialist sector teams for childcare, aged care, hospitality and premium businesses.

Absolutely. Some of the best outcomes I've seen came from owners who started planning 12–24 months before they were ready to sell. Understanding your current value, what would increase it, and how to structure the business for a clean exit takes time. A free appraisal now costs nothing and could add significant value to your eventual sale price.