Before you buy a business, know yourself.
Honest quizzes, plain-English guides and the latest insights for Australians weighing up café ownership, retail, franchises or small business acquisition.
Personality quizzes
Find out if you're built for ownership — and which path (buy, build, franchise) suits your profile.
In-depth guides
AU-specific deep dives on valuing a business, partnerships, leases, due diligence and survival rates.
Blog & articles
Fresh takes on the AU business-buying market, case studies, deal teardowns and red flags.
Start with these guides
All guides →Buying existing vs starting new vs buying a franchise
The three paths into business ownership in Australia, side by side — capital required, time to cashflow, risk profile and the type of person each suits.
Partnerships in business: pros, cons and AU legal structures
Going in with a partner can double your capital and skills — or destroy a friendship and your savings. What to weigh up, plus a plain-English look at AU partnership structures.
Leaving a stable job for business ownership: the real success rates
What the ABS data and survivorship studies actually say about employees who become first-time owners — and the seven factors that separate survivors from statistics.
How to value a small business in Australia
The three valuation methods every buyer should run before making an offer — plus the AU-specific multiples and red flags that change the number.