by theEmother | Jan 1, 2018 | business ideas & thinking, entrepreneur trends (past & present!)
Thank you Grant Snider and Evernote for this fabulous reminder of resolutions that matter:

- less stuff
- more time
- better coffee
- deeper reading
- more surprises
- frequent naps
- louder singing
- worse dancing
- balanced work
- better planning
- stranger meetings
- longer parties
- less anger
- more wonder
- more hope
- no regrets
Happy NewS Year!
by theEmother | Dec 21, 2017 | Consultant EXIT Options, EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, start with the end in mind
About this business of yours, has this year:
- surpassed expectations? well on the way to building an asset to sell
- done alright? hit milestones as foreseen
- plateaued? nothing much happened
- nose dived? a shocking year, be glad when it’s over
Whatever the answer is, was it good enough for what you wanted to achieve?
If yes, well done you – carry on! If not, what’s going to make 2018 any different?
Maybe it’s worth working out what the business is worth first, in today’s market, and then making decisions accordingly. Having appraised over 150+ businesses this year alone, I can work with you to ascertain the value first, and then work out next steps…
Think of it as my Christmas present to you! Ho Ho Ho
Email me to arrange.
by theEmother | Nov 28, 2017 | Podcast
In was a delight in speaking with Joanna Oakey of Aspect Legal, and creator of The Deal Room Podcast about the Business Sale journey, what to look out for and why knowing what your business is worth at any given time is really important, for now and into the future.

From vendor to broker, Denise Hall trod a unique path to her role now as business value analyst, exit strategist and broker. In this episode Denise shares the things she wishes she had known when she was selling her own business and how to keep sale ready. We also delve into a discussion about what accountants and professional business advisers should be doing when they’re dealing with businesses as they grow and evolve into something that one day might be ready to sell.

by theEmother | Sep 17, 2017 | events
Did you know you can win a 30min mentoring session with some of the most amazing business women in Australia for the price of a cuppa!? Including 3 sessions with me.
@MotivatingMumOz is currently running Mummy Mentoring Festival, where 23 mentors have donated 45 mentoring sessions, all in the name of raising funds for @sharethedignity. This amazing charity oversees a number of initiatives that give back to Australian women and children in need, with a particular focus on victims of domestic violence.
Last bids are 10pm on Sept 25 so pop on over and take a look now: http://bit.ly/1Yxa8OY

by theEmother | Aug 7, 2017 | events
Wed. 16 August 2017, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEST @ the Skinny Dog Hotel, High St Kew.
You’re invited to join us in a warm, friendly and supportive environment where you’ll benefit from a combination of open networking, strategic introductions and an expert speaker with ideas and practical tips on a relevant business issue.
As business owners ourselves, we know that time is a scarce and non-renewable resource. That’s why we’ve designed a different type of networking event that delivers maximum value in minimum time with personal as well as professional rewards.
In addition to ample opportunity for conversation during open networking and table conversations, this month our valuable insight is:
BONUS insight : “Business Ownership is not a Life Sentence …you can GET OUT” proudly brought to you by me!
How Saleable is your Business? Is your Business Ready to Sell at a moment’s notice?
Building a Business into an Asset may result in it possibly being the largest asset you’ll ever own, if not second after your home. So NOT “Starting with the End in Mind” (regardless of how old it is) when you’re ready can result in all the blood, sweat, tears, time and money you’ve invested resulting in close to nothing!
Knowing how to build a business that’s worthy, understanding where its value lies, finding a way to GET OUT as profitably and seamlessly as possible, means you need to think about what needs to be done and how to do it
You will then be able to
• define what it means to have a saleable and profitable business
• identify the key attributes a buyer will look for
• determine your business strengths and the advice you will need
To book, please follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ytm-networking-with-a-twist-kew-bonus-insight-business-ownership-is-not-a-life-sentence-you-can-get-tickets-36220755254
by theEmother | May 22, 2017 | Podcast
In this episode of Business Addicts Podcast, we discuss Selling Your Business:
- The issue many business owners often find themselves in, where they become trapped in an unsellable business because the business is heavily reliant on them as the owner.
- The difference between building a business as a job replacement and building a business as an asset
- The importance of recording and systemising work practices so that business becomes less reliant on you as an owner.
- The pros and cons of productising services to differentiate your business offerings and giving you the ability to scale.
- The different stages of the business lifecycle.
- How to know when your business is ready to sell.
- The importance of planning for the tax implications when selling your business.
- The different types of people who buy businesses and how that can impact what they are prepared to pay.
- How to calculate what your business is worth.
- The value of “poking the market” rather than winding up your business, even if you don’t think your business is saleable.
- What you need to do to put your business on the market.
- How to attract the right buyers who will pay what your business is worth.
- What’s involved in a business sales transaction and are there any pitfalls we need to look out for.
- How long it usually takes to sell a business.
- The various options available to you if you can’t find a buyer for your business.
by theEmother | Apr 5, 2017 | Podcast
Had the absolute pleasure to do the first Facebook Live for the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show, with Annemarie Cross, discussing all things What Is Your Business Worth? A most interesting experience which all went rather smoothly thanks for the impressive skills of Annemarie on the control panel.
It was a good solid conversation about what Business Owners should be doing in their business that will actually be of value come exit and/or sale time. Many Business Owners are guilty of doing the activities they like to do and are even good at, as opposed to the ones that add the most value and need to be done.
My view is why be in business if you’re not planning to build it into an Asset?
by theEmother | Mar 31, 2017 | Podcast
Had the pleasure of talking to Jacki Mitchell of Taking Care of Business for rpp.fm and Lauren Clement about How to Add Value to Your Business, both in terms of personal branding and actual realistic business activities and initiatives, like finding out What your Business is Worth on a regular basis via an annual Appraisal. This enables far more informed decisions to be made when the time comes to make BIG life ones including what do I do with my business…
by theEmother | Mar 23, 2017 | EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, start with the end in mind

Now that you are well into 2017, is it now worth realistically answering this one key question; what is my business worth?
Are you starting to wonder how you can Exit to eventually GET OUT?
This appraisal worth $1650 will provide you with a fair indication of the value of your business and how to improve the saleability and value of it to be more attractive to the potential purchaser, guiding you through the next steps…
And this is Complimentary for you….
Email me: dhall@businessbrokers.com.au and I will let you know what information I need to do this for you…
by theEmother | Mar 9, 2017 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, MEinc, so you think you're in business, women in business case studies

With a little over a week left to enter, I definitely want to see your nominations for this years Brilliant Biz Mum Awards!
There are 13 Awards categories covering everything from writing to social media to creative marketing to innovative products and more so it is time for you to step up and unveil the great work you have been doing over the past 12 months.
Which is why I am proud to be supporting as a guest judge in the Brilliant Biz Mum Awards and they are now open for you to nominate yourself or another amazing biz mum/s!
Prizes for the winners include coverage in Kid Magazine, a beautiful PAIRD necklace and a business package worth over $4,800.
Best of all, all the Awards are judged – no social media voting – so winners are Awarded on merit. Entries close March 20.
Check out the Awards by clicking the link below:
Link : http://www.motivatingmum.com/events/brilliant-biz-mum-awards
DO IT!
by theEmother | Feb 19, 2017 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, MEinc, so you think you're in business, women in business case studies

I am proud to be supporting as a guest judge in the Brilliant Biz Mum Awards and they are now open for you to nominate yourself or another amazing biz mum/s!
There are 13 Awards categories covering everything from writing to social media to creative marketing to innovative products and more so I definitely want to see your nominations for this one!
Prizes for the winners include coverage in Kid Magazine, a beautiful PAIRD necklace and a business package worth over $4,800.
Best of all, all the Awards are judged – no social media voting – so winners are Awarded on merit. Entries close March 20.
Check out the Awards by clicking the link below:
Link : http://www.motivatingmum.com/events/brilliant-biz-mum-awards
by theEmother | Feb 2, 2017 | EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, start with the end in mind

Get into 2017 by realistically answering this one key question, what is my business worth? Do you wonder about how you could Exit and GET OUT?
This appraisal worth $1650 will provide you with a fair idea of the value and how to improve the saleability and value of the business to be more attractive to the purchaser, and guide you through the next steps…
Complimentary for you….
Email me: dhall@businessbrokers.com.au and I will let you know what information I need to do this for you…
by theEmother | Jan 2, 2017 | EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, start with the end in mind

Start 2017 realistically by answering the one key question of, what is my business worth?
Do you wonder about how you could leave or exit?
This appraisal worth $1650 will provide you with a fair idea of the value and how to improve the saleability and value of the business to be more attractive to the purchaser, and guide you through the next steps…
Complimentary for you….
Email me: dhall@businessbrokers.com.au and I will let you know what information I need to do this for you…
by theEmother | Dec 18, 2016 | entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, MEinc

May the Big Fella grant you all your little heart desires…
Enjoy whatever you do over this time and I look forward to catching up with you in the New Year.
Cheers Denise
by theEmother | Dec 17, 2016 | EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, start with the end in mind

Start 2017 realistically by answering the one key question of, what is my business worth? Do you wonder about how you could leave or exit? This appraisal worth $1650 will provide you with a fair idea of the value and how to improve the saleability and value of the business to be more attractive to the purchaser, and guide you through the next steps…
Donated by Xcllusive Business Sales
www.xcllusive.com.au
by theEmother | Dec 12, 2016 | EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, start with the end in mind

Start 2017 realistically by answering the one key question of, what is my business worth? Do you wonder about how you could leave or exit? This appraisal worth $1650 will provide you with a fair idea of the value and how to improve the saleability and value of the business to be more attractive to the purchaser, and guide you through the next steps…
Donated by Xcllusive Business Sales
www.xcllusive.com.au
by theEmother | Oct 28, 2016 | Buy a Mother of a Business, BUY this, growth by acquisition, start with the end in mind

We’re seeing a number of trade based businesses at present that are not getting the selling pricing they probably deserve and that prospective buyers are turning their noses up at… and I don’t get it.
They are good businesses, making good money.
YES, they require work (albeit manual) but then doesn’t every good business.
If you’re at all interested in:
- maintenance
- concrete
- polishing
- or want to be advised of those that come on the market
Please drop me a line at denise@xcllusive.com.au and I can fill you in with further details as they come to hand.
by theEmother | Sep 23, 2016 | exit strategy

Did you know you can win a 30min mentoring session with some of the most amazing biz women in Oz for only $4? Including 3 sessions with me.
@MotivatingMumOz is currently running Mummy Mentoring Festival, where 30 mentors have donated 57 mentoring sessions, all in the name if raising funds for @COPEorg – supporting women with struggling with the pre and post-natal challenges of parenting.
Last bids are 10pm on Fri, Sept 30 so pop on over and take a look now: http://bit.ly/1Yxa8OY

by theEmother | Sep 16, 2016 | exit strategy

Did you know you can win a 30min mentoring session with some of the most amazing biz women in Oz for only $4? Including 3 sessions with me.
@MotivatingMumOz is currently running Mummy Mentoring Festival, where 30 mentors have donated 57 mentoring sessions, all in the name if raising funds for @COPEorg – supporting women with struggling with the pre and post-natal challenges of parenting.
Last bids are 10pm on Fri, Sept 30 so pop on over and take a look now: http://bit.ly/1Yxa8OY

by theEmother | Aug 1, 2016 | events
Come and join me in Benalla VIC, presenting the Building a business people want to Buy workshop for the Small Business Festival on August 11 at 6pm.
and
Presenting the Build a Seven Figure Business workshop for the Small Business Festival on August 12 at 10am.
Look forward to seeing you there…