A business is really worth what a willing buyer will pay. We help buyers and sellers by providing confidential market appraisals using tried and tested income-based, asset-based, and comparable sales methods to determine fair market value.

Most businesses, if priced and promoted correctly, take 3–9 months depending on size, industry, and market conditions.

No. Sales are managed confidentially. We use generic non-identifiable features in our targeted marketing, use an exclusive pre-qualified buyer-database, and protect your business information using controlled permissions for information sharing with interested parties.

Yes. We facilitate part-share sales, investor buy-ins, and succession strategies to suit your short-term and long-term goals.

All buyers sign NDAs before accessing information. Sensitive data is shared securely via view-only links with expiry tracking. Vendors can approve or decline buyers before details are released.

Our reports provide an indicative market value, valuation methods used, comparable sales data, risk analysis, and key value drivers.

We offer free indicative estimates for qualifying businesses. Detailed written reports are available for a fixed fee, quoted upfront.

Most appraisals are completed within 3–5 working days once financials and supporting documents are received.

Yes. Free estimates are available for eligible businesses. Comprehensive reports are charged at a transparent fixed fee.

Appraisals are recommended before selling, succession planning, raising capital, or restructuring, and should be reviewed annually.

Yes. You can sell shares to investors or partners, which requires legal structuring, valuation, and due diligence.

Share value reflects total company value, earnings, debt, and ownership percentage. A formal valuation ensures accuracy

Yes. Check your company constitution and shareholder agreements. Legal advice is essential before proceeding.

Yes. A share sale transfers ownership (including liabilities), while a business sale transfers selected assets only.

Yes. Selling a minority stake allows you to retain majority control. We structure transactions to protect your interests.

A broker connects you with qualified buyers, protects confidentiality, manages negotiations, and maximises sale value.

Yes. All enquiries are bound by confidentiality agreements, and sensitive information is released under strict controls.

We charge a success-based commission, payable only when a sale completes. No upfront commissions.

We specialise in selling privately owned SMEs across New Zealand, typically with $1M–$35M annual turnover.

Absolutely. Book a confidential, no-obligation consultation with one of our licensed brokers.

We are legally required under the AML/CFT Act to confirm client identity, perform Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) checks and, in some cases, source of wealth.

Typically, photo ID (passport or driver licence) and proof of address (utility bill or bank statement). Companies, trusts, or partnerships may require additional ownership details. We conduct identity verification digitally using simple, secure & fast iBeta Level 1 and 2 ISO 330107-3 compliant AI-driven verification tools.

Securely stored within our systems and with our verification provider Real AML, with access restricted to the JLBS AML Compliance Officer.

We are legally unable to act for you. In some cases, we may also need to file a report with the NZ Police Financial Intelligence Unit.

Only with third-party verification providers or industry regulators if legally required. Your data is never provided to any other third party outside the intended scope of services for onboarding or used for marketing without consent.