Business Broker Brisbane

Brisbane
business sales,
done properly.

A small, accredited Brisbane broker team for owners who want a defensible price, a confidential process, and a buyer who actually settles.

Book a confidential Brisbane discussion Call · 1300 551 757
35+Years of industry experience
BNEBrisbane & SEQ
AIBBFellow accredited
Kevin Lovewell, Brisbane business broker at Negotia Group
Kevin & Team · Brisbane
§ 01 · Brisbane01

Negotia Group is your business broker Brisbane. The team Queensland owners trust when a sale, valuation or exit has to hold up.

Understanding how to correctly price your business for sale is essential. Our team of experienced Brisbane business broker principals, valuers and analysts specialise in simplifying the intricate world of business pricing, making it accessible and defensible for Brisbane owners, advisors and family-law matters.

Most engagements begin the same way: a confidential 15-minute discussion to understand your situation. From there we'll recommend whether you need an indicative appraisal or a formal valuation, a guided sale, or an off-market introduction to vetted buyers.

Speak with a Brisbane business broker
§ 02 · Method02

Pricing is one skill. Execution gets you to settlement.

What a business broker Brisbane owners hire actually does

Accurately pricing a business is the central part of a broker's role, but it isn't the only part. A business broker Brisbane owners trust will combine valuation discipline with negotiation, market knowledge, confidentiality, and the patience to manage a deal through finance, legals and due diligence.

Our brokers are members of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), ensuring every Brisbane transaction aligns with relevant laws and International Valuation Standards (IVS).

Meet your Brisbane business broker

Capabilities

Eight skills your business broker Brisbane should bring to every engagement
  1. 01
    Defensible valuationEarnings-based, market-based and asset-based methods, applied correctly.
  2. 02
    Brisbane market knowledgeHistorical, recent and sector-level trends across SEQ.
  3. 03
    NegotiationWorking hard on behalf of clients to secure the best deal achievable.
  4. 04
    Targeted marketingCompelling listings, online distribution, CRM outreach, or full off-market.
  5. 05
    Compliance & ethicsAIBB membership, IVS guidelines, fiduciary standard.
  6. 06
    Financial analysisEarnings normalisation, risk identification, buyer-side scrutiny.
  7. 07
    Deal managementPre-empting issues that derail Brisbane sales, and solving them quickly.
  8. 08
    ConfidentialitySensitive information handled with the care a Brisbane owner's brand demands.

Choosing your business broker Brisbane.

Selecting the right broker is crucial to the success of your sale. A broker's skill and life experience often dictates success or failure.

The principal of Negotia is a qualified accountant, entrepreneur and investor. It's a combination of skills you won't find on every business broker's bio. In Queensland there are approximately 100 active business brokers, and only around 50 are AIBB members. Choosing an AIBB-accredited business broker Brisbane provides an essential layer of protection for both buyers and sellers.

As a small and experienced team of business analysts, valuers and brokers, we prioritise personal service and close communication. You stay informed and engaged throughout the entire Brisbane sale process.

~50
AIBB members in QLD
FAIBB
Fellow-level accreditation

Why owners pick us over a larger Brisbane business broker firm

Larger firms hand you to whichever salesperson has capacity. We don't. Every Negotia engagement is led personally by an accredited principal, from valuation through to settlement. The broker who takes the brief is the broker who closes the deal.

A sale is not a listing.It's a process, and in Brisbane it usually takes three to nine months. Pick a broker who will still be answering your calls in month seven.

Start with a 15-minute call
§ 03 · Coverage

Brisbane suburbs we serve.

From CBD to the Bayside, Logan to Moreton Bay. We work with owners across greater Brisbane and South-East Queensland.

Brisbane CBD
Inner City
North Brisbane
Chermside · Stafford
South Brisbane
West End · Mt Gravatt
East Brisbane
Cannon Hill · Wynnum
West Brisbane
Toowong · Indooroopilly
Bayside
Redlands · Cleveland
Logan
Springwood · Beenleigh
Ipswich
West Brisbane region
Moreton Bay
North Lakes · Caboolture
Springfield
South-West Growth
Gold Coast
South SEQ
Sunshine Coast
North SEQ

A local business broker Brisbane owners trust matters. Clarity matters more.

§ 04 · Industries04

Brisbane industries we work in.

01

Building & construction

Trade services, contractors, specialist sub-trades across SEQ.

02

Manufacturing

Light manufacturing, fabrication and engineering businesses.

03

Wholesale & distribution

B2B distribution, import, warehousing and logistics.

04

Professional services

Owner-operated firms with documented earnings and recurring revenue.

05

Hospitality & retail

Established Brisbane venues, retail groups and franchise resales.

06

Health & allied

Clinics, allied health practices and multi-site groups.

07

Transport & logistics

Fleet-based businesses with contract revenue and asset value.

08

Owner-operator SMEs

Profitable Brisbane SMEs preparing for succession or exit.

§ 05 · Our Process

What happens when you engage a business broker Brisbane.

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

1

Confidential discussion

Clarify your situation, objective and timing.

2

Valuation & pricing

Indicative or formal, whichever fits the purpose.

3

Evidence & analysis

Financial, operational and Brisbane market factors.

4

Marketing or off-market

Targeted campaign, or controlled buyer introduction.

5

Negotiation & settlement

Manage finance, legal and due diligence through to close.

FAQs.

Brisbane owner questions we hear weekly
  • 01

    How long does it take to sell a Brisbane business?

    Most Brisbane business sales take three to nine months from listing to settlement. Variables outside the owner's control drive most of the variance: bank finance approvals, accountant and solicitor timelines, and government bodies. A well-prepared business at the right price sells faster.
  • 02

    Is a business broker Brisbane regulated?

    Yes. Queensland licensing applies, and the strongest professional standard for any business broker Brisbane operates under is AIBB membership. There are roughly 100 active brokers in Queensland and around 50 are AIBB members. Choose an accredited broker.
  • 03

    How is a Brisbane business valued?

    Through structured analysis of normalised earnings, risk and real Brisbane market comparisons, using earnings-based, market-based or asset-based methods. Real evidence, not guesstimates. More on business valuations.
  • 04

    Can I sell a Brisbane business privately?

    You can, but most private sales underperform. The time required, pricing missteps, buyer-screening risk and confidentiality breaches typically cost more than a business broker Brisbane fee. Owners who try and then engage a broker often start the process months behind.
  • 05

    Do you cover the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast as well?

    Yes. We work across South-East Queensland from our Brisbane base, including Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and Toowoomba. Statewide coverage overview.
§ 06 · Before you act

Brisbane owners, start with clarity.

If you value personal service and want a business broker Brisbane owners actually call back, speak with us today.

A confidential 15-minute discussion can clarify how your business should be valued, what general Brisbane market risks exist, and what to do next.

Book a confidential discussion with Kevin Lovewell