Where is Westfield Headed?
GMO’s Managing Director, Graham O’Hehir found the below article, written by Peter Williams, founder of Australian Advisory Boards Institute very interesting. It discusses shopping centre giant, Westfield and the future of the retail industry. The New Direction of Westfield Corporation and a Lesson for Buyers and Sellers of Businesses When the news came out recently that […]
The 411 on the 457
We’ve all heard about the changes to the 457 visa. But now that those changes are at our doorstep, it’s highly recommended that all business owners and potential future business owners get up to speed on the ins and outs of the new replacement visa, and what that may mean for their business and their […]
A Beginner’s Guide To Opening A Restaurant
Opening a new business from scratch can be a daunting process. Many first-time business owners find themselves asking questions such as: Where do I start? What do I need to achieve, in what order? What If I forget something crucial? The Small Business Development Corporation has created a handy infographic that takes you through the steps needed to […]
Get To Know Richard Marr
Our team are a diverse group of experienced Business Brokers and/or Business Valuers. So much so, that we thought we better introduce them to you so you can get to know them better. Let us introduce Richard Marr How long have you worked with GMO? 15 years Tell us a little about yourself I am […]
The Accommodation Industry. Its Important to Our Economy
The accommodation industry has been one of the fastest growing sectors of the Australian economy over the past decade. The accommodation industry is an important component of the Australian economy. The accommodation industry was one of the earliest industries in Australia and has evolved significantly over the last 20 to 30 years. This has mainly been […]
Protect More Than Just Your Business!
GMO knows and trusts Country Wide Insurance Brokers and their Managing Director, Paul Wilkes. Scroll down for an insightful article from CWIB about how small business owners should be protecting themselves financially. Worth a read! With business and personal debts to their name, small business owners have a lot of reasons to protect themselves financially. So why […]
Small Business Valuation Formula
Small business valuation formulas are used by business valuers to benchmark businesses against their peer groups. Some of the most commonly used small business valuation formula terms to describe the business’s profits and the price the business sells for are: EBITDA– earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation EBIT– earnings before interest and tax NPAT– […]
Why Good times are Ahead for Small ASX Gold Miners
“It has been a couple of big months for gold producers – with 15 percent share price gains notched up by the established names, as gold prices start knocking on the door of $1700. But the share price strength has prompted calls that without the gold price moving higher still, the established producers are now […]
GMO’s February Hotlistings
We are pleased to present GMO’s February Hotlistings, a list of our current businesses for sale in Perth and Western Australia. For further information on any of these business opportunities, or to arrange a confidential discussion with one of our qualified brokers, please contact our office on (08) 9481 4422.
What Is Goodwill?
GOODWILL CAN BE DEFINED AS… “THE EXPECTATION THAT A BUSINESSES CUSTOMERS WILL CONTINUE TO PATRONISE IT REGARDLESS OF WHO THE OWNER IS” Let us examine three different businesses: A newsagency 2. A hairdresser 3. A television network Do you really care who serves you in the newsagency? […]