Latest Business Sales Insights

Business sales are up


Despite inflationary headwinds and interest rate escalation, there’s movement in the business sales sector with investors and established entities on the business acquisition trail. With experienced and astute brokers with strong business backgrounds bringing new perspective to the table and broadening its service offering, Bayleys Business Sales can provide you with timely, relevant, and transparent market information, and identified sale pathways.


Discover the mood of the SME room


The Autumn Pulse Check survey, run by The Alternative Board in partnership with Bayleys Real Estate, found that rising input costs, employment issues and supply chain problems were the biggest stressors today.


Get the best out of your business


The Summer Pulse Check survey, run by The Alternative Board in partnership with Bayleys Real Estate, shows that while there has been an uptick in sentiment since the earlier spring survey, there are still some compelling challenges ahead.


Is your business, sale-ready?


The Pulse Check survey, run by The Alternative Board in partnership with Bayleys Real Estate, shows that as the country begins to re-open, it’s time for business owners to re-look internally and focus on an effective pathway to recovery.


Fuelling up for the future


Service stations are proving as popular as ever among buyers as business models adapt and diversify for a changing market.


Growing opportunities in childcare


As a number of childcare centres come up for sale, we interview Bayleys Business Broker Prashant Vijan on the opportunities in this growing and financially-rewarding industry.


Run it well, sell it well


Well-run businesses are the easiest to sell, so preparing for a successful sale begins the day you start or buy the business.


Achieving the best price for your business


Selling a business is often fraught for owners, but following a few simple guidelines will help ensure a successful and profitable sale.


Proof positive


The New Year comes with new proof-of-identity rules for business sales. We look at what the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act could mean for you.


Strong business yield


The sound economy and low interest rates are expected to bring another influx of businesses for sale next year.


Putting a value on your business


If you are planning to sell your business one of the most fundamental things you will need to know is what your business is worth.


Local Knowledge


For grocery stores, success means knowing your customers.


What to look for when buying a business


It can be exciting and daunting searching for a business to buy. The right preparation and research will help you choose well.


The business of selling


The secrets to marketing your business for sale.


Vetting prospective business purchasers


Vetting prospective buyers takes time, effort and expertise. But with the right groundwork and support, you can be confident of securing the right buyer and the best price.


Succession planning


Businesses are the lifeblood of the New Zealand economy, and most owners have committed years of hard work to growing their businesses.


A tasty business venture


Now is the perfect time for restaurateurs to sell their business


Now is the time to sell


A unique mix of factors – both financial and social - are combining to make right now the best time within the last decade to sell your business.


Preparing your business for sale


The value of a business can be enhanced through several easy steps


Why use a Business Broker


The benefits of using a business broker so you can focus on ensuring your business is at maximum value.


Food and grocery retail


Food and grocery retailing is an industry niche with a proven track record, demonstrating attractive returns for buyers.


How tourism remains too attractive for buyers to overlook


More than 80 million people are actively thinking about a New Zealand holiday at the moment, meaning purchasers of property and businesses are hard-pressed to overlook the tourism industry when scouting the market for their next opportunity.


Population growth has been the key driver of demand for childcare places.


New Zealand's 4.8 million population is tipped to exceed 6 million by 2027, with the majority of the growth expected to be in the "Golden Triangle" area of Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.