Business Growth and Exit Strategists in NZ
With a successful track record of business growth and exit strategy consulting with New Zealand’s top mid-market firms, we know what is required to turn a good business into a great business. We work with mid-market companies that are serious about scaling their business.
Our agile, scalable and comprehensive business tools and frameworks can help you position your business for a strategic exit that achieves maximum financial value. As experts in mid-market advisory and coaching services, we use the proven 7 Attributes of Agile Growth framework to:
- Uncover and improve the critical areas in your business to drive and maximise value
- Facilitate the scaling and growth of your business so it attracts strategic buyers willing to pay a premium to acquire it.
Our focus on the crucial areas of Leadership, Strategy, Talent, Execution, Customer, Profit and Systems ensures your business is predictable and scalable. This will enable you to better position your business to international strategic buyers during the exit planning process.
Mid-market businesses working with SSBG typically experience 2x or greater cash-flow, 3x industry profitability, and significant revenue growth. In fact, a number of our customers have appeared on the Deloitte Fast 50 list.
Extraordinary Business Exit Strategists in Auckland & NZ Wide
Kiwi businesses are some of the most innovative and progressive in the world. Our business leaders must be flexible, adaptable, hands on and determined to standout so far away from the rest of the world. So when it comes time to sell what they have built, we want to help them achieve maximum financial value, create legacy potential, and reap the rewards. An experienced exit strategist can make a substantial contribution to ensuring the business finds the right buyer at the right time.
Most business brokers here in New Zealand typically sell smaller businesses (up to $5 million revenue). There are limited options available for those who are looking to sell mid-market companies with revenues above $30 million. For that reason, SSBG has built and strengthened relationships with global firms that specialise in mergers and acquisitions.
These specialists typically sell businesses with a revenue value between $30 million to $3 billion. Their extensive global relationships, world-class team and proven process bring international strategic buyers and investors to the table. The result is larger, more competitive, multi-bidder auctions that deliver maximum financial returns for their clients.
Put simply, they enable you to achieve your sale’s true potential value by strategically selling to strategic buyers.
How We Help
SSBG are not involved in selling of the business itself, however, we use our incredible expertise in the field of mid-market business advisory and coaching services to provide clients with clarity and a proven path towards their strategic exit.
We can also connect you with leading international firms that specialise in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic exits to ensure you get the best result when it is time to sell.
If you’re thinking about growing your mid-market business to sell, we can help you achieve your strategic exit. Get ready for when the right time comes to sell. Contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Grow & Exit service and who is it for?
Our Grow & Exit service is for mid-sized business owners who want to scale with purpose and prepare for a high-value exit. It’s ideal for leaders who may not be selling yet, but want to grow strategically, increase business value, and make their company attractive to international buyers.
How do I know if my business is ready for an exit strategy?
Many businesses are profitable but not yet ready or appealing to strategic buyers. We help you get clear, build readiness, and position your business for the right time – whether that’s in 2 years or 10.
What role does business valuation play in your Grow & Exit support?
Valuation is just a starting point. The goal isn’t just to be ready to sell, it’s to be ready for premium buyers.
We help you understand what really drives value in your business and where you might be missing out. Using the 7 Attributes of Agile Growth, we work with you to improve leadership, systems, profitability, and more.
How long does it typically take to prepare a business for a strategic exit?
Getting a mid-sized business ready for a strategic exit takes time, depending on how developed it is and how involved the owner still is. If the business relies heavily on the founder or lacks strong systems and a capable team, there’s more work to do.
What’s the link between growth strategy and exit readiness?
They go hand in hand. A business that’s scalable, consistent, and well-led is naturally more valuable and easier to sell. We align your growth strategy with your exit goals from the start.
