Business Ready For Sale by John Denton

Business Ready For Sale by John Denton I help business owners get their business ready for sale and have options to exit. WHOM DO I HELP? HOW I DO IT? To action their plans!

I work with business owners and aspiring business owners to develop businesses into valuable and saleable assets. A business that's saleable is well worth keeping because it’s profitable and runs without the owner having to work IN the business. I started, built and sold a business over a ten year period before becoming a business mentor and working as a business broker. Over many years of assessi

ng businesses for sale and working with businesses to get them sold, I know what it takes to turn a business in to a saleable asset. A business where the owner works ON the business and has options to exit with equity when they choose! There’s an old adage that says “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” I believe this is true. However, I see people plan but never work the plan and that just leads to frustration and possible failure. I work with clients on a one on one basis as well as in my Business Owner Mentoring Group program to formulate plans and action them. I founded my mentoring group process in 2008 and this provides business owners with a confidential environment to work on their business, explore new ideas and projects, learn from experts and be kept accountable to work ON their business. My philosophy on business is that an owner should have the option to keep the business forever or could sell it tomorrow!

When presenting a business for sale it's critical to present all the right information, warts and all, so that you don't...
14/06/2026

When presenting a business for sale it's critical to present all the right information, warts and all, so that you don't end up with potential buyers pulling out after weeks or months because of something you didn't disclose. Also, it vital not to present some things up front! Learn what to do,


When I work with business owners to produce a 'business ready for sale assessment', I tell them that my report will be "warts and all".

Business owners: Why have your business ready for sale ALL THE TIME? Listen to my 3 minute podcast and get 3 tips in 3 m...
02/06/2026

Business owners: Why have your business ready for sale ALL THE TIME? Listen to my 3 minute podcast and get 3 tips in 3 minutes. One of my most popular podcasts. https://www.buzzsprout.com/171834/episodes/10328903?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Business+Ready+For+Sale&utm_campaign=publer


These short episodes are my education series where I explain various elements of getting a business ready for sale and the sale process itself.This first episode is where I give 3 reasons why you need to be getting your business ready for sale all...

In my Business Ready For Sale workshops I emphasise the need to make sure you are operating the business in the bext leg...
28/05/2026

In my Business Ready For Sale workshops I emphasise the need to make sure you are operating the business in the bext legal entity for a sale. This article shows that the latest proposed tax law changes make it even more improtant to get advice on that. It could change WHEN you should sell. Have a read and contact me if you need help.


New modelling suggests Labor’s proposed trust and capital gains tax changes could dramatically alter how entrepreneurs structure, operate and eventually sell their businesses.

24/05/2026

Business owner: Make yourself redundant. 😲 Make it easy for a buyer to fill your role in the business. If you hold onto all the relationships with clients, suppliers and all the knowledge and skills to run the business, the buyer's greatest fear is that the business will walk out the door when you do. 🚶 Contact me for more tips on making your business more saleable. 👍

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲

Want to get the best possible price for your business when you sell? Then you need to plan and prepare BEFORE you start ...
12/05/2026

Want to get the best possible price for your business when you sell? Then you need to plan and prepare BEFORE you start the sale process. Avoid these mistakes to attract the best buyers and sell when YOU want to.


Someday you will exit your business. That can be either reactively or proactively. If you want that to be when YOU want to, on your terms and for the best possible price, then you need to plan and prepare now!

Business owners: Do you measure the key numbers in your business? Do you know what the key numbers are? Give your busine...
08/05/2026

Business owners: Do you measure the key numbers in your business? Do you know what the key numbers are? Give your business a regular 'check up' by reviewing its "vitals". Want some suggestions on what to track. Read on... https://think.johndenton.com.au/blog/business-owners-vitals-check?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Business+Ready+For+Sale&utm_campaign=publer


There are vital statistics of business just like your body's vitals. They are the 6 or so most vital (life-sustaining) numbers that tell you the health of your business. The critical ones are usually found in the financials.

Want to sell and exit your business at some point but you're not sure if it's saleable? Don't wait until the last minute...
08/05/2026

Want to sell and exit your business at some point but you're not sure if it's saleable? Don't wait until the last minute to find out! It can take years to be sale-ready. Take this quick online assessment and get your score and personalised report.
https://john-brfs1.scoreapp.com?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Business+Ready+For+Sale&utm_campaign=publer


If you are a business owner thinking about selling your business do you know if your business is saleable? Can you increase its value? Take this assessment and receive personalised feedback across the 7 key areas that make a business more saleable and more valuable. In just a few minutes you can unc...

Business owners: when it comes to selling a small to medium business, one of the most common reasons the business doesn'...
03/05/2026

Business owners: when it comes to selling a small to medium business, one of the most common reasons the business doesn't sell is YOU! When a business is owner centric it is really difficult to sell. Need help to get out of the business - contact me.


01/05/2026

I've came back recently from a bit of time away — and I've got to say, it felt great having time away. 😊

But it wasn't just a holiday.

𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

One of the things I talk about all the time is building a business that works without you. So before I left, I decided to put my own business to the test.

And I'm happy to report — it passed.

Everything kept running. No disasters. No fires to put out when I got home.

That's the whole point.

Now I'm back — refreshed and ready to help — and my first podcast episode since I came back is one I've wanted to record for a while.

Why selling your business is harder than they're telling you.

You've seen the ads. On Facebook. On Instagram. Other socials.

"Sell your business fast."
"No broker fees."
"Just fill in this form."
"We'll tell you what your business is worth in minutes."

I understand why they're appealing. But I have to be straight with you.

It doesn't work like that.

Selling a small business is hard. It takes time. It takes preparation. And it takes someone who knows your local market — not an algorithm sitting somewhere you can't find.

In my latest podcast episode I cover:

• Why small businesses under $200K profit are genuinely hard to sell
• Why online valuation tools and zero-fee platforms are misleading
• Why you should always check who is actually behind any service you use
• Why the same business sells for a different price in different locations
• What real preparation looks like — and why it's the only thing that works

If you're thinking about selling your business — even years from now — this episode is for you.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 — 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

And if you'd like an honest, no-pressure conversation about where your business is right now, head to message me in the comments and let's talk.

𝗔 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Listen now or on your favorite podcast player LISTEN NOW https://www.buzzsprout.com/171834/episodes/19051215?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Business+Ready+For+Sale&utm_campaign=publer


Starting a business can be an exciting and rewarding experience,👍but it's important to consider the business end game ea...
01/05/2026

Starting a business can be an exciting and rewarding experience,👍but it's important to consider the business end game early or even before you begin the business. 🤔 Planning for your exit strategy is a crucial part of the business planning process. There are a number of different exit strategies to consider. Read more to learn what they are

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲

Planning for the exit strategy is a crucial part of the business planning process. It's important to determine how you plan to exit the business before you even start.

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