Looking to buy a business in New Zealand

Owning your own business is one of the best investments you can make; offering independence, security and the opportunity to earn a substantial income.

Talk to our team of professional business brokers who specialise in businesses by industry type. Most of our business brokers have owned their own businesses and understand the challenges and rewards of buying a business in New Zealand.

Buying a business

Clyth MacLeod Business Sales have been connecting buyers with sellers for 53 years. We are here to help you through the 'buying a business process'. Our team are committed to providing you with first class service. Combine this with the specialist experience of our sales team in the sector you are looking to purchase a business within and you have a winning formula. Our team are practical, professional, experienced and ethical and are all members of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and are licensed under the Real Estate Act 2008. You can take confidence in knowing they are supported by a leadership team that are dedicated business sales professionals.

Buying a business

Considering starting your business ownership journey?

Ask yourself a few honest questions before taking the leap into business ownership.

  • Am I tired of working for someone else?
  • Do I want to be independent, control my destiny?
  • Will this give me more security and satisfaction?
  • Do I want to build real wealth?
  • Do I want to make better use of my abilities?

  • What are my current commitments?
  • What level is needed to service borrowings?

  • This will be determined by the amount of cash you have available now, and what other assets you can provide as security.

  • What sort of business do my skills, education and business experience qualify me to run?
  • Am I a retailer, manufacturer, importer or service provider?
  • Will my family be involved?
  • Is there a particular type of business I've always dreamed of owning?

If you love your product or service going to work becomes a joy.

  • A good idea is to talk to your bank manager early in the process and determine the level of support you can expect. Some are far more supportive than you may think.

  • Which brokers can I trust?
  • Which brokers have the experience?
  • Which broker will treat me fairly?
  • Good business brokers will give you information on the business types and industry norm statistics where they are available to help you understand the industry better.

  • You should be mindful of your exit strategy. This is made easier by buying in a popular industry sector, Don't underestimate the importance of this, as you never know when your circumstances will change and you need to sell.

At Clyth MacLeod Business Sales we have a team that specialise, we will connect you with the right broker to help you find the right business for you.

The 3 most important things to do next in your business buying process: