Removing the grey from business sales.

We help mid-tier business owners prepare, position, and sell their business with clarity and confidence. No rushing to market. No ambiguity. Just thorough preparation and support from start to finish.

We prepare businesses before they go to market

Most business sales fall apart after an offer is made — during due diligence, when surprises emerge and confidence evaporates. We flip that process. By completing thorough preparation and verification before anything goes to market, we remove the ambiguity that kills deals. The result: businesses that are ready to transact from day one.

Finding the buyer is just the start of the journey

Too many advisors disappear once a buyer is found, leaving months of settlement unmanaged. We stay with you through every step, from initial preparation to final completion. Because the real work happens between offer and settlement, and that is where deals are won or lost.

What sets us apart

Preparation before market

We complete due diligence upfront — not after an offer. Clean financials, risks addressed, documentation verified. No surprises.

Quality over quantity

We work with a small number of businesses at any one time, ensuring each one gets the depth of preparation it deserves.

Owner-first approach

Before we look at your business, we ask what you want out of this. Your goals, your timeline, and what matters to you beyond the transaction.

Through to completion

We stay with you from first conversation through to settlement. No handoffs, no gaps, no disappearing acts.

It was the first question Simon asked — "What do you want out of this?" That told me everything. He was the only one who started with me, not the numbers.

Business Owner, Manufacturing Sector

Backed by The Business Finder network

Westbourne is part of The Business Finder — a national network that is changing how businesses are bought and sold in Australia. This gives our clients access to a wider pool of verified buyers, distribution across major business-for-sale platforms, and an infrastructure built for serious transactions. It means we can focus on what we do best — preparing businesses and guiding owners — while leveraging a network designed to connect the right buyers with the right opportunities.

Common questions

What types of businesses do you work with?

We work with mid-tier SME businesses valued between $500K and $10 million. We are not industry-specific — our process is built around a value range, not a sector. If your business has solid fundamentals and you are serious about a well-managed sale, we would like to hear from you.

How is your approach different from a traditional business broker?

Traditional brokers list as many businesses as possible and rely on volume. We take the opposite approach — working with a small number of businesses at any one time and completing thorough preparation before going to market. We do the due diligence upfront so buyers and lenders get verified information from the start.

How long does the preparation process take?

It depends on the business. Some are ready in weeks, others benefit from months of preparation to address risks, clean financials, and strengthen their position. We would rather take the time to get it right than rush to market unprepared. When we do go to market, results tend to come quickly.

What happens after you find a buyer?

Finding the buyer is just the beginning. We stay actively involved through negotiation, due diligence, and settlement — the stage where most deals are won or lost. You will not be left to manage the process alone.

Considering selling your business?