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Selling a Business Hobart

Let our experts prepare your Hobart business for sale

It’s not every day that you sell your business. Nash Advisory will ensure you get the best sale price on your most impotant asset. We’ll help you make the most out of your life’s work.

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Business valuations — how it works

The road to achieving the best sales outcome

Valuing a business is a complex process. A business valuation from Nash Advisory can give you an understanding of what you stand to gain. Here's how our analysis process works:

  • We identify key areas of strength and weakness, and scope out areas for improvement
  • We compare your business to others in the market along with similar sales results to gauge your relative strength
  • We fully explain how the results of this analysis can impact your valuation and saleability

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"An owner should not rush into a business sale. A sale should be planned well in advance to get the maximum value while minimising the risks."
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Lucas Couper
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Selling a business in Hobart

Hobart is renowned for its many specialised industries, including agribusiness and aquaculture, marine manufacturing, health, touriam and medical research, resources and Antarctic research. The economic engine of Tasmania, Hobart employs a large proportion of its workforce in health care and social assistance, public administration, education, retail, accommodation and food services.

Tasmania’s economy and construction work completed has led the nation over recent years. If you own a Hobart, Southern Tasmania business, you can maximise your enviable position through a sound business sales strategy.

Working with Nash Advisory enables you to draw upon their extensive knowledge and experience. Selling businesses throughout Australia over the decades has honed their processes for putting together the best case for a business sale matched to the perfect buyer.

For more information or to get started, complete our easy online form. Our team work all hours to ensure we respond to every message within 24 hours.

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Let us take your Hobart business to the world

There are endless possibilities for your business in Tasmania, Australia and beyond. Over many years, we’ve developed an extensive network of stock exchange-listed companies, multinational conglomerates, and private equity firms. So we’ll take your Hobart business to the world to find the right buyer.

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Our team

Your Hobart business needs corporate advisory knowledge from local experts. Our highly experienced team know Hobart’s business landscape well. 

Our team can help you maximise your sale price.

Our process for selling a business in Hobart

Education

4 - 6 WEEKS

It’s essential that we fully understand your Hobart business. Therefore, we take time to learn about all aspects of your business. In doing so, we develop effective strategies to position it for the best result.

  • Educate clients about the process
  • Explain different buyer options, including industry trade buyers, private equity firms, family offices and high-net-worth individuals
  • Prepare a valuation report about the business
  • Create a scorecard on the business and areas where it may need improvement

Preparation

4 - 12 WEEKS

Selling your Hobart business in Tasmania needs thorough preparation and diligence. Consequently, Nash Advisory enables higher valuations with greater interest from a wider pool of buyers.

  • Working with your management team to find areas of growth or areas of weakness
  • Executing strategies from the valuation report
  • Assessing the level of normalisations and add-backs (such as personal items relating to the owner)
  • Sourcing and compiling financial and commercial data covering over 50 areas of data we require
  • Creating a 'kick-off pack' including NDA, One Pager, and Information Memorandum

Research

4 WEEKS

We extensively research your buyer pool and understand how your business is positioned in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and across the international markets. 

  • Research potential buyers that would benefit from owning your business
  • Speaking to buyers early in the process to get an 'early indication' of business value
  • Research who is buying and investing in companies within Australia and globally

Marketing

6 WEEKS

Achieving the best possible outcome for your business sale requires identifying the perfect buyer. Our skilled team will go above and beyond to seek out an ideal match.

  • Contacting the most relevant buyers in the buyer pool
  • Sending proprietary documents and marketing materials to potential buyers
  • Managing enquiries and introductory discussions with potential buyers
  • Site tours (where appropriate) and meetings with owners and management
  • Preparing a secure data room to provide buyers with everything they need

Negotiation

4 WEEKS

We are negotiation experts and can be relied on to advocate for the most favourable results for your Hobart business.

  • Buyers send through a Term Sheet which includes conditions attached to the deal
  • Nash Advisory and buyers exchange data and modelling
  • Work with the owners to land on a favourable position regarding the Term Sheet
  • Signing of the Term Sheet

Diligence

6 - 10 WEEKS

Interested buyers will want an in-depth look at all aspects of your Southern Tasmania-based business. We will manage this complex process with meticulous attention.

  • Interested parties send an RFI (Request for Information) 
  • Lawyers are engaged, and legal documents are drafted and sent through
  • Further Q&As and site tours

Finalise

2 WEEKS

Our Nash Advisory specialists are here to ensure that you get the best returns from your sale. 

  • The signing of key documents
  • Management of cash flows
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Our process for selling a business in Hobart

Education

4 - 6 WEEKS

It’s essential that we fully understand your Hobart business. Therefore, we take time to learn about all aspects of your business. In doing so, we develop effective strategies to position it for the best result.

  • Educate clients about the process
  • Explain different buyer options, including industry trade buyers, private equity firms, family offices and high-net-worth individuals
  • Prepare a valuation report about the business
  • Create a scorecard on the business and areas where it may need improvement

Preparation

4 - 12 WEEKS

Selling your Hobart business in Tasmania needs thorough preparation and diligence. Consequently, Nash Advisory enables higher valuations with greater interest from a wider pool of buyers.

  • Working with your management team to find areas of growth or areas of weakness
  • Executing strategies from the valuation report
  • Assessing the level of normalisations and add-backs (such as personal items relating to the owner)
  • Sourcing and compiling financial and commercial data covering over 50 areas of data we require
  • Creating a 'kick-off pack' including NDA, One Pager, and Information Memorandum

Research

4 WEEKS

We extensively research your buyer pool and understand how your business is positioned in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and across the international markets. 

  • Research potential buyers that would benefit from owning your business
  • Speaking to buyers early in the process to get an 'early indication' of business value
  • Research who is buying and investing in companies within Australia and globally

Marketing

6 WEEKS

Achieving the best possible outcome for your business sale requires identifying the perfect buyer. Our skilled team will go above and beyond to seek out an ideal match.

  • Contacting the most relevant buyers in the buyer pool
  • Sending proprietary documents and marketing materials to potential buyers
  • Managing enquiries and introductory discussions with potential buyers
  • Site tours (where appropriate) and meetings with owners and management
  • Preparing a secure data room to provide buyers with everything they need

Negotiation

4 WEEKS

We are negotiation experts and can be relied on to advocate for the most favourable results for your Hobart business.

  • Buyers send through a Term Sheet which includes conditions attached to the deal
  • Nash Advisory and buyers exchange data and modelling
  • Work with the owners to land on a favourable position regarding the Term Sheet
  • Signing of the Term Sheet

Diligence

6 - 10 WEEKS

Interested buyers will want an in-depth look at all aspects of your Southern Tasmania-based business. We will manage this complex process with meticulous attention.

  • Interested parties send an RFI (Request for Information) 
  • Lawyers are engaged, and legal documents are drafted and sent through
  • Further Q&As and site tours

The Nash Advisory advantage

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Nash’s directors work directly with Hobart business owners. This way, you can benefit from their wealth of national and international experience and knowledge.

Network of buyers

We will search Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and the world over to find your ideal buyer. Our endgame ensures the perfect match across a range of critical areas. 

Real business experience

We have a lot of experience buying and selling businesses in Hobart and Tasmania. Nash’s team utilise their local knowledge to your benefit.

Outcomes focused

Our key focus is to achieve better outcomes for your business sale. We succeed when we know that you are happy with the result. 

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Your questions answered

What is involved in due diligence?

Your buyer will want to take a detailed look at all aspects of your Hobart business - financials, contracts, customers, industry tailwinds, management etc. Due diligence takes anywhere from one month to four months, depending on your ability to access key data. Nash’s expert team will ensure this process runs smoothly and moves forward on time.

Is my data safe when talking to a competitor?

We ensure all potential buyers sign confidentiality agreements. If the buyer is one of your direct competitors, we withhold sensitive information until the end of the transaction. As a rule, we divide data distribution into three batches. The final batch includes key customers, pricing and employees.

How much will the buyer pay, and how long will they take?

The current market will dictate the value of your business. We will give you a 'view of value' with our Nash 360 Valuation Report. In addition, we engage trusted buyers and investors in the first one to three months of the process to get an indication of price and terms.

Who are the likely buyers when selling my business in Hobart?

The size of your buyer pool can be quite broad or very specific. It depends on the size of your Hobart business, its management team, and the industry. For example, buyers may range from private investors, large trade buyers, or private equity firms. We’ll modify our plan accordingly.

How long does the process take to sell my business in Hobart?

In general, it takes six to twelve months to sell a business. However, by having a well-planned process, you are more likely to see higher outcomes for you, the vendor. At Nash Advisory, we consolidate all key expectations and develop a transparent, sound business sale strategy to ensure we cover all areas of the process.

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