Practical, straight talking advice for business buyers
It’s 232 pages with no jargon, no theory for theory’s sake. Just practical advice based on 100’s of conversations with buyers. Full of real world stories, examples and lessons on finding, valuing, financing, negotiating and completing a business purchase. Know what to look for, what questions to ask and when to walk away.
This book provides the knowledge and confidence to buy the right business, at the right price, for the right reasons, without getting burned.
Buying a business is one of the fastest ways to build wealth, but it’s also one of the easiest ways to make an expensive mistake.
How to Buy a Business Without Getting Burned is the practical, straight-talking guide for anyone considering buying a business and wanting to make smart decisions, avoid costly traps, and buy with confidence.
You’re not just buying a business, you’re buying your future.
But most buyers step into the process blind. They don’t know what’s normal, what’s risky, or how to separate a great business from one that will drain their time, money, and sanity.
How to Buy a Business Without Getting Burned gives you the exact process used by a 20-year business broker with over $100m of business sales to uncover the truth behind any business, and negotiate a deal that actually works in the real world.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
• Identify businesses worth pursuing (and ignore the rest)
• Spot red flags early, before you waste time or money
• Value a business with confidence
• Ask the right questions and run proper due diligence
• Make strong offers and negotiate like a professional
Clear, practical, and packed with real examples, this 232 page book is your step-by-step guide to buying the right business at the right price, without getting burned.
If you’re serious about buying a business, start here.
Order now and I will have it dispatched the next business day and delivered via courier to NZ nationwide.
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Real-world advice for real business owners
It’s 232 pages of the exact proven strategies I’ve used for 20 years to sell over $100m of businesses as a business broker. It’s the trade secrets, the inside information that brokers use but don’t want you to know.
Owning and selling a business isn’t theory, it’s lived experience. How to Sell Your Business, Maximise value, Minimise Stress is written for business owners who want clear, practical, New Zealand-specific guidance on how to prepare, position, and sell their business for the best possible result.
Whether you’re planning your exit or simply want to understand what makes your business valuable, this book is designed to give you confidence and clarity at every stage.
Sell your business confidentially, and on your own terms.
This is 232 pages of the exact strategies, the trade secrets, the tips and tricks, the inside information I used for over 20 years and $100m of business sold. Its what brokers use but don’t want you to know.
Protect your staff, customers, and business value, while positioning your business for the best possible sale outcome
Most business owners only sell once. Which means they are dealing with something they’ve never managed before: a process that needs to stay confidential, controlled, and commercially strategic, while still attracting serious buyers.
Get it wrong, and the business itself can start to lose value before it is even sold.
This book shows you how to avoid that, and more.
The hidden risk most owner’s underestimate
Why confidentiality is not optional
What most owners get wrong
This book is for you if…
You are thinking about selling in the next 1–3 years
You want to understand what your business is actually worth
You want to avoid disruption during a sale process
You are concerned about confidentiality, staff, or customer reaction
You want to improve your outcome before going to market
Even if you are not ready to sell yet, this will help you build a more valuable, sale-ready business.
Based on real business sales experience
This book is based on 20 years and over $100m of businesses sold as a business broker. It reflects real transactions, not theory, not textbook advice, and not generic business content. It is built from what actually happens when businesses are sold.
Take control of your sale process. You only sell a business once so you might as well get the best result you can.
Order now and I will have it dispatched the next business day and delivered via courier to NZ nationwide.
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About the Author
Peter Nola is an Auckland based business broker, author and YouTuber with 20 years’ experience and over $100m of businesses sold, helping New Zealand business owners to buy and sell businesses.
Mission: Helping buy a business and sell a businesses without expensive mistakes
Having worked across hundreds of transactions, from small family businesses to multi-million-dollar enterprises, he brings a rare blend of practical expertise, commercial insight, and straight-talking guidance. A former business owner himself, Peter understands the emotional and financial pressures that come with exiting a company. His mission is simple: to give Kiwi business owners the knowledge, tools, and confidence to sell well, avoid costly mistakes, and achieve the best possible outcome on their terms.
