Peter Nola Business Sales

26/10/2026

https://www.peternola.co.nz/business-blog/how-to-avoid-overpaying-when-buying-a-business

How to avoid overpaying when you buy a business in New Zealand? Business broker Peter Nola shares Steve’s story and explains four common mistakes involving professional advisers, legal agreements, financial due diligence and business valuations when buying a business.

12/10/2026

https://www.peternola.co.nz/business-blog/the-only-2-reasons-a-business-wont-sell

Why don’t businesses sell? New Zealand business broker Peter Nola explains the two biggest reasons: unrealistic asking prices and poor marketing. Learn how business sale statistics, accurate valuations and effective marketing can help you attract buyers, reduce time on the market and achieve a bet...

06/10/2026

I had to decide on the cover art for my latest book. I asked AI for some suggestions.

Other than the title, I gave it no other prompt.

This is what it came up with.

If you want to have a look at the cover I chose, check out: www.peternola.co.nz

04/10/2026

My new book is out now.

Get it at www.peternola.co.nz

https://youtu.be/ldEDj1zELkQ

Thinking about buying a business? Before you make an offer, there a...

04/10/2026

Thinking about buying a business? My new book is out now.

Before you make an offer, there are some important things you need to know.

In How to Buy a Business Without Getting Burned, I share the knowledge from 20 years of being a business broker and more than $100 million of sales to help buyers understand what really matters when buying a business.

The book covers some of the biggest issues buyers need to consider, including:

• Finding and choosing the right business
• Understanding business valuation and profit
• Due diligence and spotting hidden risks
• Finance, sellers finance, vendor finance and working capital
• Negotiating the purchase price and terms
• Owner dependency and recurring revenue
• Choosing the right professional advisers
• Planning for your eventual exit

Whether you're a first-time business buyer, investor, entrepreneur or existing business owner looking to acquire another business, this book will help you ask better questions, identify potential problems and make more informed buying decisions.

Check out: www.peternola.co.nz

21/09/2026

I watched a buyer make a critical error within minutes of inspecting a business. Learn how to avoid this common trap. In my 20 years as a business broker, I have seen countless people attempt to buy a business without realizing the risks they are taking. During a recent viewing of an engineering company, I immediately spotted a red flag that most buyers overlook entirely. This mistake is surprisingly common and can derail a deal before it even starts. I explain exactly what went wrong in this situation and how you can ensure you do not repeat the same costly error.

21/09/2026

https://www.peternola.co.nz/business-blog/5-businesses-to-buy-that-will-make-money-forever-almost-1

Buy a business that continues to make money for years. A business broker give some real-life examples of businesses to buy that could do just that.

15/09/2026

https://www.peternola.co.nz/business-blog/signs-youre-ready-to-sell-your-business

Deciding to sell a business is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make as a business owner. Talk to a business broker about valuation and how to prepare to sell your business to get the best result at business sale time.

14/09/2026

These are the five things buyers look for in a business sale. This is a powerful story about how to prepare a business for sale, and make a business easier for a buyer to take over.

I had never met a seller who was literally desperate to sell a business until Fred’s unexpected health crisis forced him to exit his business, making it a great business to buy.

If you are thinking “sell my business”, planning retirement, lookin...

14/09/2026

Do sellers lie to buyers? That sounds pretty harsh, but I’ve seen plenty of sellers present their business in the best possible light by telling the best version of their story.

They’re not trying to deceive anyone. They’re proud of what they’ve built.

But when you’re buying a business, don’t just take the seller’s word for it.

Do this instead.

Buying a business? Sellers don’t always tell buyers the whole story...