There is an old saying – a business is only worth what a buyer is prepared to pay. 

As a general guide, most businesses are valued at between 2-times and 4-times adjusted EBITDA or based on the value of your business assets. 

However, buyers will also look at other key drivers, such as revenue or return on investment when determining the value of your business. 

The market value varies significantly between businesses and will be influenced by many factors including: business type, industry, location, management structure, market trends, technological change and business size just to name a few. Current values change constantly due to supply and demand in the market. 

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Typically, business brokers charge you a ‘selling fee’ based on either a percentage of the total sale price (often in the range of 8% – 10%) or a fixed fee. Therefore the selling fee you’ll be charged could range anywhere from $15,000 to well over $100,000 depending on the size and value of your business.

That’s not all, Business brokers will also charge you an upfront ‘listing fee’ before they will list your business for sale. This ‘listing’ fee covers their business expenses such as office and administration costs, marketing and subscriptions.

The ‘Listing fee’ could cost you anywhere from $2,000 to well over $20,000 depending on the size and value of your business as well as the industry and location of your business. 

When selling with Direct Business Hub the total cost is often less than a brokers listing fee, and with no commissions when you sell, you’ll save even more!

Direct Business Hub was founded by some of Australia’s most experienced business brokers to give business owners just like you access to the same tools professional brokers use to market businesses for sale. 

Direct Business Hub is not a business broker. We are an online marketing platform for business owners wanting to sell their businesses privately.

We don’t rely on advertising your business with old fashioned and outdated advertising methods such as newspapers or magazines which no one reads anyway.

Instead, you will have the best online tools and resources to prepare, advertise and control the sale of your business like a professional and have our expert support where you need it. And because we focus on advertising methods that actually reach buyers, we keep our prices low. 

When working with Direct Business Hub

• You will save thousands in advertising costs and commissions
• You will engage directly with buyers giving you complete control and flexibility
• You will have access to the best business for sale websites in Australia.

Direct Business Hub is your one stop solution that empowers you to sell your business like an expert.

The benefits of advertising with Direct Business Hub include;

• Your Business will be listed on leading websites with access to 10’s of thousands of genuine buyers.
• 24/7 online advertising and marketing using our wholesale rates and buying power.
• E-book, tools, resources, knowledge and the support you need to be in control of the sale process and achieve the very best sale result, faster.
• Great value packages – Save thousands of dollars in advertising fees and commissions
• Zero Commission – just one low price.
• Professional copy-writing is available to ensure your listing stands out.
• Discrete and comprehensive marketing to ensure your listing attracts more buyers.
• Confidentiality agreement to protect the interests of the buyer, seller and business.
• We are here to help! We offer great support so you can contact our expert team if you have any questions.

Got a burning question you can’t find the answer for? – Get in touch.

Our team has over 27 years experience and have personally listed and sold over $347 million dollars worth of businesses in a range of industries. 

Contact us via our Contact Us page or give us a call on 1300 SELL BIZ (1300 735 524)