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8 October 2024 . Content .

Secure Your Future: Succession Planning with Oasis Partners

As Australian business owners contemplate their future and the continuity of their organizations, having a well-drafted succession plan is not just an option—securing both the stability and future growth of
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Effective Strategies for SME Growth and Development
8 October 2024 . Content .

How to make your exit plan simple

Oasis Partners, a trusted advisory firm specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and exit strategies, is at the forefront of this vital process. With its wealth of experience and expertise, Oasis
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19 September 2024 . Content .

Top Tips for Selling Your Business with Oasis Partners

Selling a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) is a significant milestone with its own challenges and rewards. Unlike more giant corporations, SMEs often require a more personalised approach to sales,
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28 June 2024 . Content .

How Can Small Business Owners Manage the Complexities of M&A?

What is the Process of Mergers and Acquisitions? Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) combine business entities and assets through various financial transactions. The M&A process encompasses all the steps for merging
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28 June 2024 . Content .

How Can You Maximise the Value of Your Business Sale?

Critical Strategies for Business Development Every Owner Should Know Enhancing your business’s value before a sale is crucial and requires deliberate effort.  This is where strategic financial planning becomes essential.
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12 June 2024 . Michael McGrath .

Self-Storage Market: Convenient or Costly?

The self-storage market has fascinated me since I first started to notice the proliferation of Kennards, Storage King and many others 15 years or so ago. The basic concept is that as the cost of property rises and many down-size to smaller dwellings, we require a place to store the precious possessions that we can no longer house in our town house or apartment – so we hire a space elsewhere.
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30 May 2024 . Content .

Retirement Planning for SMEs: A Comprehensive Guide

Retirement planning is a critical aspect of financial management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While often overshadowed by immediate business concerns, effective retirement planning can substantially benefit business owners
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30 May 2024 . Content .

The Importance of a Small Business Advisory Board: Insights for SMEs

In the dynamic and competitive business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face unique challenges that can hinder growth and sustainability. One strategic approach that can significantly enhance the
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30 May 2024 . Content .

Understanding Fiduciary Responsibility: A Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

As the owner or manager of a small to medium enterprise (SME) in Australia, you have numerous responsibilities. One of the most crucial yet often misunderstood is fiduciary responsibility. Usually
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25 April 2024 . Content .

Learning the Different Types of Business Advisory Services

In the business world, various types of business advisory services are designed to help organisations achieve their current and future goals. Here’s an overview:  6 Different Types of Business Advisory
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25 April 2024 . Content .

What are Business Advisory Services? Here’s a Simple Breakdown

What are Business Advisory Services? Here’s a Simple Breakdown As businesses work to modernise and remain competitive, they face the challenging and ongoing task of refining their strategies and achieving
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25 April 2024 . Content .

Importance of Financial Planning Management During Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), such as those facilitated by Oasis in business and sales acquisitions, involve scrutinising several vital factors to guarantee a successful transaction. We will examine the importance
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25 March 2024 . Content .

Enhancing Business Value through Specialised Advice and Investment

In the heart of Melbourne, Laura’s café is more than just a place for a morning coffee; it’s a community hub, a testament to her dedication and passion for the
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25 March 2024 . Content .

How to Master Budgets in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises?

When we discuss the financial landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it often feels like steering a ship through a stormy sea. For Jasmine, the owner of a boutique
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25 March 2024 . Content .

Specialised Business Investment Strategies for Growth

For business owners, the decision to venture into new markets or diversify their investments is taken seriously. Consider the case of Sarah, who started a boutique digital marketing firm from
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16 October 2024 . Michael McGrath

Mike’s Story

In my first experience with selling a business, I scaled up from a single pizza delivery shop to 84 stores, only to realize I had undersold the business. Here's what I learned during my first M&A deal and why you shouldn’t rush in without some help.
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8 October 2024 . Content

How to make your exit plan simple

Oasis Partners, a trusted advisory firm specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and exit strategies, is at the forefront of
Read More
19 September 2024 . Content

Top Tips for Selling Your Business with Oasis Partners

Selling a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) is a significant milestone with its own challenges and rewards. Unlike more giant
Read More
18 September 2024 . Michael McGrath

A Business Lesson from Mike: When a Giant Buyer Comes Knocking

Selling your business is likely to involve a major mismatch in terms of the scale and size of the likely buyer. Getting in the ring with them by yourself and without a clear strategy, might not work out so well for you.
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4 September 2024 . Michael McGrath

10 Steps You Need To Follow Before Selling Your Business

Selling a business isn't like selling a house. A business is a dynamic asset—customers, management, staff, stock, IP, and goodwill all contribute. The key is to always run your business professionally and profitably, focusing on value creation and risk mitigation. So why wait until you’re ready to sell? Here are my top 10 tips to prepare your business before you sell.
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28 August 2024 . Michael McGrath

The Hidden Dangers of Publicising Your Business Sale

Publicising your intention to sell makes your business vulnerable to perceptions of instability among staff, competitors, clients, and suppliers. Small to medium-sized companies are delicately balanced, and the last thing an owner needs is staff hearing rumours that the business is for sale.
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8 August 2024 . Michael McGrath

Sell, Sell, Sell, The Media Overload

We are often asked at Oasis Partners, when there is market volatility or other geopolitical uncertainties, whether it’s still a good time to sell a business. The reality is that we are selling most of our clients to much larger corporate acquirers where there are strong synergies and reasons to do a deal.
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23 July 2024 . Michael McGrath

The Rising Retirement Age: Implications for Business Owners

At Oasis Partners we are seeing about half our transactions are shareholders selling for age related reasons, retirement or health. The other half are selling for other reasons such as wanting a change or feeling that a merger would provide benefits at their particular stage of the business lifecycle.
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17 July 2024 . Michael McGrath

The Boomers are Retiring: Opportunities for Business Buyers

It turns out the average retirement age for Australians is the highest it's been since the 1970s. With apparently 20% of new employment since 2019 being people aged 55 and above!
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28 June 2024 . Content

How Can Small Business Owners Manage the Complexities of M&A?

What is the Process of Mergers and Acquisitions? Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) combine business entities and assets through various financial
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