Business Brokers Queensland

Valuation,
exit & dispute
advice.

Business intermediaries for owners who need the number to hold — in court, in negotiation, under due diligence.

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35+ Years of industry experience
QLD Statewide coverage
1:1 Confidential engagement
Kevin Lovewell — Negotia Group
Kevin & Team · Negotia Group
AIBB — Australian Institute of Business Brokers Member AIBB Award-winning Fellow (FAIBB)
Accredited · Award-recognised Fellows of AIBB
§ 01 — Start here01

When a business owner faces separation, succession, dispute, or an unexpected offer, the first step is not action.

It is clarity.

We help business owners and advisors determine what a business is actually worth — and what to do next. Learn about Negotia Group.

Start here if you are thinking:
  • I've been approached to sell — what is it worth?
  • We are separating — what is fair?
  • I need a valuation that will stand up under scrutiny.
  • I want to exit in the next 1–5 years.
  • I don't trust the number I've been given.
Book a confidential 15-minute discussion
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Trusted by Business Owners
★★★★★

Kevin was very professional in getting all the facts. The assessment and overall experience was professional and efficient. Communication was clear throughout the process, and timelines were met as expected. The evaluation itself was detailed and provided useful insights. Highly recommend.

— Verified client · Queensland
§ 02 — Method02

We don't start with a multiple — we work toward one.

There is no shortage of people willing to estimate what your business is worth.

Very few will take responsibility for a number that must stand up — must be defendable:

i.in court
ii.in negotiation
iii.under due diligence

That difference is not academic. It is financial.

Get a number that holds up
We provide
Four core engagements
  1. 01Business valuations — formal and indicative
  2. 02Exit strategy and sale preparation
  3. 03Independent advice for disputes and family law matters
  4. 04Confidential sale execution

What situation are you in?

01
Divorce
& separation

Defensible valuations for partnership separation and family law matters.

02
Partner exit
or dispute

Independent value where interests conflict.

03
Thinking
of selling

Understand value before selling your business.

04
Received
an offer

Test whether the number reflects reality.

Succession planning — transfer value fairly, not emotionally.

Choose your situation
§ 03 — Services03

Business sale,
valuation & appraisal.

01 / Market
Business for sale

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02 / Valuation
Appraisal (Valuation)

Find out how much your business is worth — indicative or formal, depending on purpose.

Request appraisal
03 / People
Business brokers

Find out more about our team — principals, methodology, and credentials.

Meet the team

Buyers — register for buyer alerts to receive new listings as they come to market.

Sector specialism

Specialist broker for building, construction & trade services.

Business transactions in this sector are not straightforward. They involve:

  • Work in progress and contract revenue
  • Licensing and compliance risks
  • Staff dependency and subcontractor structures
  • Customer concentration and pipeline sustainability
Speak with a sector specialist
Buyers in this sector scrutinise risk heavily.

If these factors are not properly understood and presented, value is discounted — often significantly. We operate specifically in this environment.

35+
Years in sector
QLD
Statewide
§ 04 — Approach04

Not every situation requires a full valuation.

Option A

Indicative
assessment

  • Faster, lower cost
  • Used for internal decisions or early-stage thinking
  • Useful for "should I proceed?" situations
Option B

Formal business
valuation

  • Fully documented and defensible
  • Suitable for legal, dispute, or finance purposes
  • Designed to withstand scrutiny

We will guide you to the right approach — not oversell you into the wrong one.

§ 05 — Our Process

What happens
when you engage us.

A five-step, structured path from first call to decision.

1

Initial confidential discussion

Clarify your situation and objective.

2

Valuation & pricing strategy

Define the correct approach.

3

Evidence & analysis

Financial, operational and market factors.

4

Value determination

Supported by method and judgement.

5

Decision support

Sale, negotiation, dispute or planning.

Start with a short discussion — not a commitment

Why clients
come to us.

Because getting it wrong is expensive.

  • i.They suspect the number they've been given is wrong.
  • ii.They need a valuation that will hold under pressure.
  • iii.They want clarity before making a major decision.
  • iv.They want process — not guesswork.
Value is preserved through preparation — and through an experienced broker team.
Start with a 15-minute conversation
§ 06 — Coverage

Local business broker QLD — with statewide coverage.

We work with clients across Queensland.

  1. 01
    BrisbaneMetro
  2. 02
    Gold CoastSouth
  3. 03
    Sunshine CoastNorth
  4. 04
    CairnsFar North
  5. 05
    ToowoombaInland
  6. 06
    Regional QLDStatewide

Local knowledge matters — but clarity matters more.

Maximising
your business value.

01
Establishing defensible pricing
02
Identifying risks before buyers do
03
Creating competitive tension
04
Managing confidentiality
05
Structuring the deal correctly

A sale is not a listing — it is a process.

Local knowledge matters — but clarity matters more.

Valuations &
confidential sales.

§
Independent · Defensible

Business valuations QLD

  • — Independent, evidence-based
  • — Suitable for legal, dispute, or strategic use
  • — Built on structured methodology
Controlled · Private

Confidential off-market business sale

  • — Buyer vetting and screening
  • — Controlled release of information
  • — Structured negotiation

Speak with us about your business and how we can help you exit profitably.

Call us now · 1300 551 757
Recent reviews

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& advisors.

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★★★★★

Highly recommend.

Kevin was very professional in getting all the facts. I found the assessment and overall experience to be professional and efficient…

— Verified client · Queensland

FAQs.

Four questions we hear every week
  • 01 How long does it take to sell a business? +
    There are many components of a sale that are outside the owner's control — especially banks and financiers, State and Federal government bodies, with solicitors and accountants very busy during their own peak seasons. Typically, it takes 3–9 months, depending on the above.
  • 02 Do I need a broker or can I sell privately? +
    You can — but most private sales underperform due to the significant and necessary time required, conflicting personality, pricing and process issues.
  • 03 How is my business valued? +
    Through structured analysis of earnings, risk and real market comparisons with real evidence — not guesstimates.
  • 04 Are business brokers in Queensland regulated? +
    Yes — State licensing and professional standards apply.

Still have a question we haven't answered? Or browse more insights.

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§ 07 — Before you act

Before you act — get clarity.

Most enquiries we receive are not about selling. They are about uncertainty.

A short, structured discussion can clarify:

  • how your business should be valued
  • what general market risks exist
  • what your options are
  • what to do next
Book a confidential discussion with Kevin Lovewell today