The new value drivers that buyers are chasing in 2025
The business landscape is evolving at speed, and buyers in today’s market are chasing businesses that aren’t just strong performers, but also future-ready.
For sellers, profitability is still important, but it’s no longer enough on its own. Buyers want to see businesses that are keeping pace with change, leveraging modern tools, and embedding technology into their DNA. At the top of their list? Artificial intelligence and smart technology integration.
Common mistakes business buyers make (and how to avoid them)
A candid, helpful list of what not to do from relying too much on gut feel, skipping legal advice, underestimating working capital needs.
Buying a business can be a smart and rewarding move. But even experienced professionals can fall into traps that cost them time, money, and confidence. At LINK Business, we’ve seen it all — and the good news is most buyer mistakes are entirely avoidable with the right approach.
Here’s what not to do (and how to keep yourself on track).
Australia’s Business Sales Market Enters a New Phase of Growth
Australia’s business sales market is undergoing a notable shift, driven by a surge in financial buyers entering the fold. From private equity and family offices to newly formed search funds, these emerging players are bringing fresh energy—and competitive offers—to the table.
Baby Boomers Now – A Decade On
The past ten years have brought seismic shifts in the economic, social, and personal factors shaping business exits. Baby Boomers — once thought to be on a predictable retirement path — are now navigating a far more complex environment.
Navigating the 2025 M&A Surge: What Sellers Need to Know
Australia’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is gearing up for a busy year. With political stability following the election and interest rates expected to ease, conditions are lining up for a surge in deal activity. Business and consumer confidence are both on the rise, and there’s around $18.4 billion in deployable capital ready to be invested.
Navigating the 2025 M&A Surge: Opportunities and Considerations for Buyers
Australia’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is gearing up for a pivotal year. Following the election, a wave of political stability has combined with the expectation of declining interest rates, setting the stage for an increase in deal activity across the country. With consumer and business confidence on the rise, and an estimated $18.4 billion in deployable capital ready to be invested, buyers are entering a market rich with opportunity, but not without its challenges.
What Every Business Buyer Needs to Know Ahead of the EOFY: Financing, Valuations, and Hidden Opportunities
As Australia approaches the end of the 2025 financial year, the business sales market is heating up, and serious buyers have a unique window of opportunity.
With interest rates finally easing after a challenging economic cycle, and more businesses entering the market ahead of regulatory changes slated for 2026, conditions are firmly in favour of buyers who are prepared, financed, and ready to act.
Why Your EOFY Stocktake Matters More Than You Think (If You’re Selling Your Business)
With the end of the financial year (EOFY) quickly coming around the corner, it’s natural for business owners to focus on strategies to minimise their tax obligations. EOFY stocktakes, expense reviews, last-minute deductions; it’s all part of the annual rhythm.
Building a Strong Exit Strategy: How To Prepare Your Business For Sale
Selling your business isn’t just a transaction—it’s the final chapter of everything you’ve built, and ideally, the beginning of your next adventure. A strong exit strategy doesn’t just improve your sale price; it gives buyers confidence, keeps the process smooth, and puts you in control of how the story ends.
Future-Proof Investments: How to Spot a Business That’s Built to Last
Buying a business isn’t just about what it’s doing now—it’s about how well it can adapt to what’s coming next. In a world shaped by rapid technology shifts, climate pressure, and changing social expectations, smart buyers look beyond the balance sheet.
If long-term value is your goal, you need to be asking: Can this business keep up?
Why Your Business’s Valuation Matters Post-EOFY
For business owners in Australia looking to sell, the end of the financial year (EOFY) presents a golden opportunity to strengthen their valuation. With freshly updated financial statements, potential buyers gain greater confidence in the business’s performance, making it easier to justify a higher asking price.
Post-Financial Year Insights: Leveraging Updated Financial Data to Inform Your Business Purchase
As the financial year closes, business buyers gain access to a wealth of updated financial data. These fresh figures provide a clear and current picture of a business’s performance, offering vital clues about its stability, profitability, and long-term potential. Making sense of this information can mean the difference between securing a high-performing business and stepping into unforeseen challenges.
