In 2023, we successfully completed the sale of a Herbal Tea manufacturing and wholesale business. The business had been operated for many years by a local Australian owner. With an established structure covering production, wholesale distribution, and a stable customer base, the transaction was more complex than a typical small business sale. This transaction mattered […]
Transaction Overview Sinosmart Business Brokers assisted in the successful sale of an Asian meat processing facility. The business was founded by a young entrepreneur and operated under a complex structure that combined food production with multiple franchised retail outlets—bringing together manufacturing, retail, and franchising under one integrated model. Background and Key Concerns Before selling the […]
This was a transaction I won’t forget. The seller was a local Australian owner preparing for retirement. He had spent many years running a liquid filling and OEM manufacturing business. His customer base included both Australian companies and a number of Chinese-background clients. His wife is from Singapore, so he has always felt comfortable with […]
We sold a Western-owned manufacturing business within two months. It was a case where the owner only came to us when the business was already on the edge of closing down. In situations like this, selling isn’t a calm, well-planned decision. It becomes a last-minute attempt — rushed, stressful, and full of pressure. We had […]
In business sales, there’s a common misunderstanding: the smaller the deal, the simpler the broker’s job. The reality is often the opposite. We recently completed the sale of a manufacturing business under exactly these circumstances. The seller only approached us when the business was close to shutting down. As a result, the expected sale price […]
This was a transaction that was almost written off from the very beginning. When the seller approached us, they were already preparing to shut the business down. Changes to the factory lease had made continued operations too risky and uncertain to sustain. A manufacturing business that had been running for nearly fifty years had reached […]
In business sales, there is a common misconception:the smaller the business, the simpler the transaction—and the less effort it requires. Reality is often the opposite. For many small business owners, a failed sale doesn’t just mean inconvenience. It means time wasted again and again, emotional energy drained, and sometimes a direct impact on retirement plans […]
As 2025 comes to a close, Australia’s business sales market has demonstrated steady and rational growth. According to Bsale’s recently released Q4 2025 Market Report, transaction activity remained strong throughout the year, with the December quarter recording the highest level of completed sales, while average asking prices eased slightly. This indicates a market that is […]
Running a hospitality business in Australia often requires a liquor license, which can be one of the key conditions for lawful trading. During a business sale or purchase, whether the liquor license can be transferred smoothly may affect settlement timing and whether the new owner can legally sell alcohol. In New South Wales (NSW), it […]
The past year has moved quickly. Work has been busy, sometimes intense, sometimes rewarding in ways that only become clear with time. There were strong wins, hard conversations, unexpected challenges, and plenty of lessons learned along the way. In between all of that, life kept moving, family dinners, small milestones, missed moments, and constant reminders […]
