Steppen sold to Alta: Co-founder Jake Carp shares five things he learned from selling his startup
Jake Carp, who co-founded Steppen in late 2020 with Cara Davies and Dave Slutzkin, shares what he learnt from the sale process of the business.
The most important questions to ask when buying or selling a business in a downturn
What factors should businesses look at when they are deciding whether to acquire another company, or sell themselves in today’s economic environment?
Here are the top 17 factors that make a business worth buying
Kobi Simmat lists the four important non-measurable metrics and 13 measurable metrics you should take into account before buying a business.
Kate Morris’ Glow Capital buys fashion-focused uniform maker Cargo Crew
Cargo Crew has inked a deal with Glow Capital Partners that will see the investment house acquire a 51% stake in the family-owned business.
Selling a business or succession planning? Tips for attracting a search fund
Trade buyers and private equity have been the traditional acquirers of businesses in Australia, but search funds are increasing in popularity, particularly for transactions less than $50 million.
These founders sold their business, then bought it back. Here’s what they learnt
Delia Timms recounts the lessons she learnt when she and fellow co-founder Jeff Bonnes bought back Find A Babysitter — 12 years after they sold the business.
Why deals don’t succeed, and the 5Ps driving great business purchases
What determines if an acquisition is successful or not? The answer is often emotion, but that's not the only reason a deal will fall through.
Seven reasons why so many business acquisitions fail
Not every business acquisition is a success, with three out of four deals deemed a failure by those involved.
Why Sharon Thurin sold Slim Secrets to a long-time business partner
Sharon Thurin founded Slim Secrets 17 years ago after developing a range of protein bars for clients while working as a health and wellness coach.
Thinking of selling your business? Know your exit goal first
A successful exit goal can be defined as one that meets the owner’s individual needs and desires. But where should you start?
Dealmakers say M&A won’t peak for at least a year
M&A activity has soared past pre-pandemic levels and dealmakers are bracing themselves for another big year in 2022.
Australia’s M&A boom is being driven by the fear of missing out
Australia's M&A market has become extremely heated in recent times, with deals being done at a pace not seen before.