Borrowing $100,000 for a business in Australia?
Buying a small business in Australia is a popular way to step into entrepreneurship, and a $100,000 purchase is often within reach for first-time buyers. If you’re considering borrowing $100,000 for a business in Australia, it’s important to understand loan options, lender requirements, repayment terms, and how much profit you’ll have left to live on. […]
When Confidentiality Protects Your Business’s Competitive Edge
Protecting competitive business information is critical when selling a business in a competitive industry. Revealing too much can expose trade secrets, intellectual property, or proprietary processes, putting your business at risk. Strategic confidentiality ensures your business stays protected while still attracting serious buyers. Why Confidentiality Matters in Competitive Industries Maintaining anonymity during sales is essential […]
What is the Best Type of Business Loan in Australia?
Securing the right business loan is crucial for the success of any Australian business. Whether you’re starting up, looking to expand, or managing day-to-day operations. With so many loan options, it can be challenging to determine which one is the right fit for your business. Our friends at Alegio Partners will answer key questions to […]
The Myth of Confidentiality in Selling Your Business
Confidentiality often takes centre stage in the sales strategy when selling your business. Sellers worry about the potential fallout from staff, customers, or competitors, learning the business is for sale. While these concerns are understandable, the notion that confidentiality is always the best approach is a myth—and it might be holding you back from achieving […]
Family Matters: Ready for a Family-Owned Business?
When you picture a family-owned business, it’s easy to imagine a restaurant—a cozy place with a warm, inviting atmosphere, rich with history and connection. A family business offers more than just profits; it’s an opportunity to cultivate skills alongside loved ones, create a shared legacy, and uphold a vision unique to your family’s values. However, […]
5 Key Qualities of a Great Business Broker
Navigating the (often challenging) landscape of buying or selling a business requires more than just market knowledge. It requires a business broker who is well-versed in all areas of business buying and selling, with excellent interpersonal skills. A winning expert is something like your partner in the journey to buy or sell. They’re able to […]
Business Owners Upskilling Part 6: Lead by Example
As a business owner and leader, you know that you’re often wearing many hats. Your role goes beyond strategic decisions and financial goals—you are the face of your business and its values. For your people, there’s no better way to influence their performance and connection to the business than to lead by example. For new […]
Job Skills vs Job Titles: The Currency of Success in Hiring
Here on the Finn Blog, we tackle the hiring challenges and opportunities for business owners, and today, we’re taking on the question: What’s more important when hiring, job titles or job skills?
Business Owners Upskilling Part 5: Tough Conversations
As a business owner, you must have tough conversations with your team, stakeholders, and others. As a leader, navigating tricky situations will be an essential skill; luckily, it’s one you can develop and refine with experience. Having difficult conversations with your staff is a necessary part of running a successful business. These can arise when […]
So You Want to Buy a Business? Part 2: Timeline
Planning ahead is essential in the process of buying a business – in the first part of this series, we explored identifying your purpose for owning a business, so today, we’re taking a look at what timeline you can expect from start to finish. Understanding the milestones you’ll meet across the process will give you […]
