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From start to finish, Ian returned my phone calls, which was very important to me, and followed up on everything that was requested in a highly professional and considered manner. Do not hesitate to deal with Ian. He will genuinely assist you with every aspect of the process and ensure you feel supported throughout. Thanks again, mate. Dave Hope

Nila and Bruce , 18 Mar 2019 Nila and I are very proud to endorse Benchmark as exceptional business brokers.  Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile was second to none.  This was our first experience in purchasing a business and lessons learnt with the assistance of Benchmark was huge. I recommend anyone who is a novice in this world to engage their company to guide you through all the unknown pitfalls of purchasing an existing business. Thank you and I wish you all the best in the future.

Glen Irving has been awesome to deal with, would definitely recommend if you are looking to purchase a business makes the process very simple!  - Joe S

Marc Sax– Exceptional Business Broker Support from Start to Settlement Marc kept me informed every step of the way during the sale, including updates on conversations with solicitors. He followed through right to the endorsement settlement and was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process!

Thankyou so much again for your help. Absolutely amazing experience. Your services were much appreciated as you were there for us all the way till the end guiding us through step by step. I love how you’re so organised and had the answer to everything. Much appreciated.

I cannot believe we finally did it. Thank you, John. I have known John for over 10 years, and during that time we have purchased several salons through him. After a decade, the time finally came for us to sell one. I am incredibly grateful for all the support and guidance he provided throughout the entire process. John is more than just a professional, he is a true friend and a gentleman. If you are considering selling your salon, I cannot recommend John Kasapi highly enough. - Milan Shah

ReGroup Solutions , 12 Aug 2020 Ian’s client was a director who had been in business for 51 years as cladding contractor. The Company had up to 100 employees working from owned factory premises and on-site at large commercial building sites nationally. The Director had been thinking of succession and made contact with Ian to investigate the sales potential of his long-standing and reputable business. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis struck and the Company’s supply chain was severely impacted. The Director sought the advice of a registered liquidator, who recommended external administration. The Director’s hopes of achieving a positive sale quickly diminished and the position with the bank meant there was now a serious risk he would lose his family home.  Operating nationally, Benchmark has a huge database of prospective buyers and Ian had already generated significant genuine interest by drafting an impressive Information Memorandum and selectively negotiating with several key interested parties. Ian was concerned over the liquidator’s advice to his Client. The Director was being pressured into placing the company into voluntary administration (which Ian could see was premature and too drastic). Ian had identified his Client’s potential and felt that any insolvency procedure would unnecessarily destroy the company’s goodwill and asset values.  ReGroup Solutions would like to give a huge thanks to Ian for referring his client, the Director, to us for a second opinion. After conducting our preliminary analysis, ReGroup Solutions advised the Director on his capacity to utilise the ‘insolvency safe harbour’ under section 588GA. The new legislation, effective since September 2017, provides directors with protection from insolvent trading personal liability whilst they explore a range of restructuring and turnaround strategies. This enabled the Director to continue trading his business so that a ‘going concern’ sale could still be actively pursued by Ian. This meant Ian could still maximise the outcome for his Client by continuing his strategic negotiations.  ReGroup Solutions provided initial crisis management advice and then proceeded to investigate the various restructuring and turnaround options with the Director. The insolvency Safe Harbour provided the director with breathing space and enabled Ian Haggerty to continue his negotiating with key interested parties. The team at ReGroup Solutions worked closely with Ian Haggerty throughout the entire process – despite being an extremely complex matter, made worst by the COVID crisis, we’re delighted to say that Ian successfully negotiated a tremendous outcome for his Client!   Ian lead the way in agreeing a sale of his Client’s business, assets and the large factory premises. This not only meant the majority of workforce kept their jobs but the indebtedness to the bank could also be fully satisfied. The Director’s home was no longer at risk and Ian’s Client stands to walk away with potential surplus of $1.5m. The deal stands to return 100c in the dollar to trade creditors. Ian even secured his client a two year consultancy position with the purchaser - and at an exceptional rate! Ian’s Client can now take a well-deserved step back, with his impeccable reputation intact.   On a personal level, it was an absolute pleasure collaborating with a skilled negotiator such as Ian. The very purpose of the insolvency Safe Harbour is to help the director find a ‘better outcome’ for all stakeholders by utilising a skilled team of professionals. In this particular case, Ian was able to get an outstanding outcome for his Client on multiple levels. This was despite the extremely difficult and volatile market conditions.  Congratulations to Ian Haggerty on what has ended up being a landmark Safe Harbour win for his Client! Ian Haggerty receives another Benchmark Business Sales Review. Ian was the Managing Director/Owner of Pipe Shield, a specialised pipeline inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation company. Ian sold his business to Veolia. He has also worked internationally for companies such as Trafalgar Water Inc., where he was a consultant to a number of North American companies within the utilities, services and water industries where his main role of operations was in mergers and acquisitions, consolidation proposals, market analysis, securing funding for growth, and new technology introduction and acceptance. Get to know more about Ian Haggerty and his accomplishments by clicking the "View Profile" button below. Additionally, you can read other Benchmark Business Sales Testimonials from the "Broker" section above. Ian Haggerty is a business broker at Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations.

Seller , 29 Sep 2020 Nikki  managed to negotiate with both the buyer and Head office to get the deal to work for everyone. She systematically worked through each and every detail and kept all parties informed of all the steps along the way. I am chuffed to bits with the results of working with “Australia’s No1 Business Broker” nationally and I now I know why? Amazing service and amazing girl! I am looking forward to that beer with Nikki that we talked about and I will thank her personally then but for now, I am happy to recommend Nikki and Benchmark Salon Sales and the fabulous work that they do.

John was extremely professional and helpful throughout the entire journey, from my initial phone call with him right through to settlement and beyond. He was always available to answer any questions and consistently provided clear and regular updates throughout the process. An absolute pleasure to deal with. – Lucas Wise

Thank you so much, John. I truly cannot express how grateful I am for your expertise, knowledge, skill and guidance throughout what felt like a marathon business sale. Selling our business was far from straightforward, particularly with one of the most challenging landlords imaginable involved in the process. However, if there is anyone capable of achieving a great result under difficult circumstances, it is John Kasapi. We initially listed the business with another brokerage and, quite honestly, achieved very little. Once we moved across to John, everything changed. He immediately took control of the process, provided clear direction and worked tirelessly to get the deal done. While his fees may have been higher than others, you absolutely get what you pay for. John's professionalism, persistence and ability to navigate complex situations delivered an outcome we are incredibly happy with. Thank you again for everything you have done, John. I genuinely appreciate your hard work and dedication, and I'll certainly be enjoying a well-earned bottle of red to celebrate the successful sale. Cheers!