Sacco Advisory

Sacco Advisory Mark Sacco | Founder & Principal Advisor
Partnership structuring and acquisition review workshops for founders and business owners.

The biggest risks in an acquisition are often the ones you haven’t identified yet.Many buyers focus on finding reasons t...
17/06/2026

The biggest risks in an acquisition are often the ones you haven’t identified yet.

Many buyers focus on finding reasons to proceed and overlook the questions they should be asking.

The challenge is recognising what assumptions are being made, what information may be missing and where potential blind spots exist.

Taking the time to challenge assumptions and seek additional perspectives can lead to better acquisition decisions.

Stuart is one of those founders who backs himself and moves fast — and it was a privilege to support Restive during an i...
14/06/2026

Stuart is one of those founders who backs himself and moves fast — and it was a privilege to support Restive during an important period of growth.

is the Founder and Managing Director of — a Melbourne-based technology consultancy helping ambitious organisations turn technology into a competitive growth advantage.

Wishing Stuart and the team continued success.

Many partnership disputes start with decisions that were never properly defined.In the early stages of a business, partn...
13/06/2026

Many partnership disputes start with decisions that were never properly defined.

In the early stages of a business, partners often focus on ownership and overlook decision-making.

Problems arise when expectations differ around authority, accountability and which matters require joint approval.

Taking the time to agree who decides what can help avoid future conflict and create a stronger foundation for the partnership.

Some people in business are simply always there — patient, consistent and genuinely invested in those around them. is o...
12/06/2026

Some people in business are simply always there — patient, consistent and genuinely invested in those around them. is one of those people, and working alongside him for many years has been a privilege.

Thai Ngo is Co-Founder and CEO of — a people and culture consultancy specialising in leadership coaching, human resources and talent strategy for businesses and individuals.

Wishing Thai and the team continued success.

Making an offer before defining your position can be a costly mistake.Many buyers become emotionally invested in a deal ...
11/06/2026

Making an offer before defining your position can be a costly mistake.

Many buyers become emotionally invested in a deal before determining whether it genuinely aligns with their acquisition criteria.

The challenge is understanding what the business is worth to you and where your walk-away point sits before negotiations begin.

Taking the time to establish both upfront can lead to stronger outcomes and better acquisition decisions.

When navigating a business acquisition, having the right people around the table matters.Michael is the Principal of MWB...
10/06/2026

When navigating a business acquisition, having the right people around the table matters.

Michael is the Principal of MWBL Consulting — an experienced legal practitioner with a deep history in the Australian real estate industry and a collaborative approach that made a real difference on a recent transaction we shared.

Wishing Michael and the team continued success.

The partnership you start with is rarely the partnership you end up with. As a business grows, roles evolve, responsibil...
08/06/2026

The partnership you start with is rarely the partnership you end up with.

As a business grows, roles evolve, responsibilities shift and levels of contribution often change.

Problems arise when expectations remain fixed while the business itself evolves.

Taking the time to define or revisit roles and expectations can help avoid frustration and create a stronger foundation for the partnership.

Some people walk into a room and immediately light it up. Reggie is one of those people — infectious energy, a genuine a...
07/06/2026

Some people walk into a room and immediately light it up. Reggie is one of those people — infectious energy, a genuine ability to bring people together and a mind that thinks beyond the obvious.

is the Founder and CEO of CulturalPulse — an award-winning multicultural engagement business with too many accolades to mention.

Wishing Reg and the team continued success.

A business can appear highly profitable while still requiring significant investment under new ownership.Deferred mainte...
07/06/2026

A business can appear highly profitable while still requiring significant investment under new ownership.

Deferred maintenance, underinvestment in people, ageing systems, manual processes or future capital expenditure requirements may not be obvious from the financial statements alone.

Understanding what sits behind the reported results can help avoid surprises and lead to better acquisition decisions.

When the right people enter your inner circle, good things happen quickly. is one of those people — commercially sharp, ...
03/06/2026

When the right people enter your inner circle, good things happen quickly.

is one of those people — commercially sharp, genuinely easy to work with and someone I have no hesitation recommending.

Congratulations to Akira on launching Simvera, a boutique legal practice specialising in M&A and commercial legal services.

Looking forward to what we will achieve together as referral partners.

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