1. Are You Really Ready to Sell?
John Luxton John Luxton

1. Are You Really Ready to Sell?

Selling your SME isn't just about price or profit - it's about preparing yourself emotionally to step away. This article unpacks what it really means to be ready to sell, and how ABC Business Sales helps NZ owners navigate the personal side of the exit journey.

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2. Choosing the Right Broker – What to Ask Before You Sign
John Luxton John Luxton

2. Choosing the Right Broker – What to Ask Before You Sign

Selling your business starts with one key decision - choosing the right broker. In this article, we explore the signs of alignment, trust, and emotional intelligence that distinguish a great partner. With guidance from ABC Business Sales, learn how to pick a broker who will honour both your numbers and your legacy.

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3. Setting the Exit Timeline – Planning for the Long Game
John Luxton John Luxton

3. Setting the Exit Timeline – Planning for the Long Game

Many business owners underestimate how long it really takes to prepare for an exit. This article explains why setting a 1–3 year timeline gives you the emotional space, team alignment, and operational strength needed to sell with confidence. With insight from ABC Business Sales, learn how to map your next move - intentionally.

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4. What’s Your Business Really Worth?
John Luxton John Luxton

4. What’s Your Business Really Worth?

Too many NZ business owners confuse emotional value with market value, leading to disappointment, delays, or lost deals. This article shows how to interpret a valuation correctly, prepare HR systems for buyer scrutiny, and use feedback from ABC Business Sales to lift true business worth.

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5. Getting Your House in Order – Financials, Records & Systems
John Luxton John Luxton

5. Getting Your House in Order – Financials, Records & Systems

Before buyers say yes, they ask, “Can I trust what I see?” This article outlines the critical operational and financial documentation SME owners must prepare before selling. With insights from ABC Business Sales, you’ll learn how to tidy your records, boost buyer confidence, and increase valuation.

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6. Making Your Business Less About You
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6. Making Your Business Less About You

If your business can’t run without you, it’s not ready for sale. This article explores how NZ business owners can reduce reliance on themselves by building systems, empowering leaders, and preparing for a clean transition with support from ABC Business Sales.

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7. Sales, Marketing, and Operational Tune-Ups
John Luxton John Luxton

7. Sales, Marketing, and Operational Tune-Ups

Buyers don’t just want last year’s numbers - they want to know your business will keep performing. This article outlines how NZ SME owners can fine-tune their sales process, brand consistency and operational systems to maximise sale value with support from ABC Business Sales.

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8. Going to Market – How We Find the Right Buyer
John Luxton John Luxton

8. Going to Market – How We Find the Right Buyer

Buyers don’t just want last year’s numbers - they want to know your business will keep performing. This article outlines how NZ SME owners can fine-tune their sales process, brand consistency and operational systems to maximise sale value with support from ABC Business Sales.

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9. Negotiating the Deal – More Than Just the Price
John Luxton John Luxton

9. Negotiating the Deal – More Than Just the Price

Buyers don’t just want last year’s numbers - they want to know your business will keep performing. This article outlines how NZ SME owners can fine-tune their sales process, brand consistency and operational systems to maximise sale value with support from ABC Business Sales.

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10. Final Stretch – Due Diligence, Pitfalls & Completion
John Luxton John Luxton

10. Final Stretch – Due Diligence, Pitfalls & Completion

Buyers don’t just want last year’s numbers - they want to know your business will keep performing. This article outlines how NZ SME owners can fine-tune their sales process, brand consistency and operational systems to maximise sale value with support from ABC Business Sales.

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