Caitlin has a background in media and communications, studying journalism at University and doing various freelance writing and production work over the past 5 years.
Having grown up in a family business, Caitlin understands and values the importance of small business. Particularly creating and encouraging opportunity for people from all backgrounds and experiences to follow their dreams, and not only be welcomed into the world of business, but succeed.
Published Articles
Meet the New AIBB President Andrew Morris
It’s a new chapter and a new direction for the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB) marked by the appointment of a new president, Andrew Morris. Andrew has an extensive career in business, with a background in senior management and has been... Read More » 3 min read
WA’s Top Business Broker Reveals Secrets to Success
‘Never ever give up’ is the motto Catherine Jones operates by. On the wall of her Zircom office is a poster of a frog nearly being eaten by a pelican, very fitting for this successful WA business broker who has pushed boundaries and experienced... Read More » 15 min read
Absolutely Smashing 2022 Awards
Tina Tzanopoulos and Elle Likopoulos from Absolute Business Brokers are ending 2022 on a high with an impressive accumulated 10 award nominations to their names. From Woman of the Year to Business Excellence Finalist, we would like to take a moment to celebrate... Read More » 9 min read
'Building a Better Dubbo' Is it Time to Buy a Business?
Living in regional Australia is no longer the seemingly insurmountable challenge it used to be; with an attractively priced property market when compared to metropolitan cities, steady population growth and increasingly diversified economic output, running a... Read More » 5 min read
Market Trends: Business Sales in a Post-Covid Environment
The 2023 financial year is underway and for many businesses around Australia, it's the first time since 2019 that we are starting out of lockdown! Zoran Sarabaca from Xcllusive Business Sales recently featured on an episode of The Deal Room podcast, hosted by ... Read More » 5 min read
Industries Worth Considering When Looking at a Business For...
It has been a tumultuous last few years for Victorian businesses, with Melbourne having been officially reported as the “most lockdown city in the world”, Victorians have coped with a tremendous amount of changes in the last 2 covid-affected years.... Read More » 4 min read
Your Business is an Asset; it Needs an Exit Strategy!
When Shweta Tripathi came to Australia over 16 years ago from India, the idea of becoming a business broker wasn’t in her mind. Born and raised in metropolitan New Dehli, where she worked for a large multinational company General Electric, Shweta packed her... Read More » 17 min read
Loans and Exit Strategies: The importance of knowing the value...
Ideally, when you are looking to exit your business, you will have all of your financial boxes ticked, loans paid off, and an exit strategy in place. But in reality, that is not always the case. Sarah Eifermann from SFE Loans shared with Bsale some advice... Read More » 5 min read
How to Leverage a Government Grant to Grow Your Business
In early 2020, just before Covid, Liz and her business partners saw that the Federal Government Department of Industry had tendered a grant, for a successful grant application to be able to develop a platform and services to help small businesses go digital. ... Read More » 7 min read
What you Need to Know to Buy a Franchise
If you're in the market to buy a franchise then you may be weighing up your options and deciding what is best. There are several reasons why you could purchase a franchise, with a variety of pros and cons to consider. With 1,500+ opportunities ava... Read More » 5 min read
A Breakdown of the Process to Sell a Business
When an owner decides to sell a business there are a number of steps they need to take to ensure the sale is successful. We take you through a quick breakdown of the process involved from preparation through to finalising the sale and hand-... Read More » 6 min read
Why More People are Looking for a Business for Sale on the Gold...
The area is known for tourism, sport, and life on the beach, giving ‘work, live and play’ a special meaning. The beautiful beaches, high-rise apartments and sunny weather are some of the reasons why people search business for sale Gold... Read More » 5 min read
Get an Understanding of the Digital Space Before Selling a...
The digital space is ever-evolving and changing. Digital products, tools and services are released on a daily basis that can be utilised by business owners to help them grow. Ignoring these trends and new releases can be detrimental to an organisation's suc... Read More » 9 min read
Entrepreneur to Business Broker. Buy a Business vs Start-up
Having personal experience in buying, selling, and starting businesses can be a valuable asset for a business broker to have. Justin Bunt from MMJ Real Estate has a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, creating multiple startups to now advising owners as a... Read More » 19 min read
Embracing Uncertainty When you Sell a Business
Selling a business can have a huge impact on the status quo of any company and its workers. Australians have been facing a variety of challenges in the workplace over the last two pandemic-affected years from job insecurity to economic uncertainty. For owners... Read More » 15 min read
The Women Behind Bsale the Business for Sale Marketplace
In 2000, the newspapers were prime advertising spaces for business for sale, there weren't very many options and this is when the Bsale Marketplace was born. To help owners to advertise their opportunities and to allow buyers an easy place to search and find the... Read More » 19 min read
Quality Training at the AIBB is Raising the Bar
The Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB) was founded in 1989 and is the peak industry body in Australia for Business Broking, with the purpose of providing specialised education for business brokers. Kevin Lovewell is the chair of the AIBB... Read More » 5 min read
Changing the Business Broking Model in 2022
The business broker industry is changing. Zoran Sarabaca from Xcllusive Business Sales recently spoke to us about the future of business broking and his unique approach to the business broker model. “I got into the industry... Read More » 13 min read
2022 Election: Small Business Promises
It has been a particularly challenging couple of years for small business owners and with rising inflation, business owners heading into the polling booths tomorrow are going to be wanting to make sure they are voting in their best interest now more than ever.... Read More » 3 min read
Business Loans - Planning for the worst hoping for the best.
So you want to be a business owner or an entrepreneur but you don’t know where to start? Business finance can be a steep learning curve but it doesn't have to be a barrier. Sarah Eifermann describes herself as a “little bit different from a tra... Read More » 6 min read
Labor Support 5.1% Minimum Wage Increase
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese during a press conference on Tuesday said that Labor support a minimum wage increase and, if elected, would petition the Fair Work Commission to ensure wages reflected the increasing cost of living with the baseline matching... Read More » 4 min read
Affordable Regional towns to Invest in
If a sea change or tree change is something you are contemplating, then 2022 could be your year! In the wake of the pandemic, there has been an increasing trend of people from the cities buying a business and moving to the regions for a myriad of reasons... Read More » 4 min read
“A Country Boy at Heart”. Wayne is focused on regional...
With a wealth of experience in regional business, Wayne Cooper from Statewide Business Brokers, recently spoke to Bsale about his experience as a business broker and his passion for regional business. Prior to getting his broker licence in 1979, Wayne had more... Read More » 3 min read
5 Businesses you can buy this #NationalMargaritaDay
May your evening glasses have a rim of salt because as the great Jimmy Buffett once said, "when life gives you limes, make margaritas", and today (February 22) is National Margarita Day! Whether you get your margarita from a Mexican restaurant, a bar or ma... Read More » 4 min read
Vaccine economy and employment trends: What is in store for...
The ‘Great Resignation’, also known as ‘The Big Quit’, was coined in late 2020 in response to increasing rates in America of people quitting their jobs, due in part to workers being expected to go back to unsatisfactory pre-covid working... Read More » 6 min read
Engineering a new way to do business and succeed
Elle Likopolous wears many hats. A successful broker and the principal at Absolute Business Brokers, a specialist in international investor liaisons, a mother and a daughter of an immigrant. All hats that Elle is proud to put on because in her words, “why... Read More » 14 min read
3 Health and Wellness Businesses for Sale under $500,000
Health and wellness is an incredibly broad industry with so many opportunities for businesses for sale, including natural therapies, allied health and even beauty. Bsale has a wide variety of health, wellness and medical businesses for sale wh... Read More » 2 min read
4 Unique Hobby-Based Businesses For Sale
The holiday season is here which means, for many of us, it's finally time to indulge in our hobbies and interests, but what if you could make time for your hobbies all year round? These 4 unique businesses for sale are a variety of businesses that are based aro... Read More » 2 min read
Celebrating Businesswomen for Women's Entrepreneurship Day #WED...
Today is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (#WEDO2021), an International Day of Celebration which aims to support and empower women in business all over the world from small businesses to mega-corporations. Bsale is always supportive of women in business and... Read More » 3 min read
"I just know what I’m good at, and business is what I’...
With a unique entry into the world of business, Jasmine Robson is a successful businesswoman, broker and speaker with a passion for business and helping others achieve success. Bsale spoke to Jasmine about her fascinating history and what drives her to be the... Read More » 12 min read
The ‘Vaccinated Economy’ is approaching
Lockdown restrictions are continuing to be lifted in Victoria and New South Wales, the two states hit the hardest by COVID. For many business owners the reprieve has been long-awaited, though not everybody will be able to partake in this new freedom. [el]33[/... Read More » 2 min read
5 Franchises for sale in Sydney under $500,000
As of today (October 11, 2021) Sydney residents are finally feeling a sense of relief as some lockdown restrictions are being lifted, Sydney’s cafes, gyms and restaurants will now finally be able to host fully vaccinated customers, thanks in part due to... Read More » 5 min read
#International CoffeeDay: 5 businesses for sale to satisfy your...
Coffee plays a huge role in many peoples lives, whether it's the daily grind (and in this case, literally coffee grinds) to outings at cafes, coffee culture is a lifestyle in and of itself. With #InternationalCoffeeDay just passed, we need more than one day to ... Read More » 4 min read
Ready to Relocate? 5 motels for sale right now.
If you want to be your own boss, live close to where you work, and host guests, then perhaps owning a motel could be your ticket to success! With over 660 accommodation and tourism businesses for sale in Australia on Bsale, motels for sale account for... Read More » 5 min read
Unique Food Trailer Opportunity: Don’t look down at your...
This trailer can be your restaurant on wheels, it comes fully equipped with everything you need to access the benefits of a food truck. Bsale Magazine spoke with the owner of this food trailer to discuss the opportunities available for a buyer. Current... Read More » 4 min read
Travel, Tahitian Pearls and Teaching: How this business broker...
Alan Maguire, the principal at Maguires Real Estate, has had a fascinating past. The illegal transportation of rationed WWII goods, working in Canberra when Gough Whitlam was famously dismissed, travelling the world teaching languages and selling Tahitian black... Read More » 10 min read
3 Businesses for sale in WA for the Liquor Entrepreneur
People are making the move to Western Australia to buy businesses and find job security. For the liquor entrepreneur, the booming economy isn’t the only enticing factor. WA is known for having beautiful beaches, amazingly vast and diverse lands... Read More » 1 min read
Like People? Then you will like this flexible, recession proof...
A truly recession-proof business, with guaranteed income streams, that allows owners the flexibility to work wherever they like? It sounds too good to be true but that is exactly what this business for sale opportunity is. This business for sale is all about the... Read More » 3 min read
Arnold P Kelsey - The Golden Boy of Business Brokers
Success isn’t built overnight, with over 20 years of experience in the world of business, Arnold Kelsey spoke to Bsale about how he became the successful broker he is today. Leadership came naturally “When I was in my early... Read More » 10 min read
Time to Restructure your Debt Whilst Interest Rates are Low
With fixed interest rates beginning to rise, now is the time to consider options on how your debt is structured, business and home. The more proactive you can be on the costs in your business, even when things are running smoothly, can build the strength of your... Read More » 3 min read
How lockdown has affected business sales in Perth
James Aritonovic from Ascend Corporate spoke to bsale about the impact COVID19 lockdown had on business sales in Western Australia. “We didn’t have any calls.” James said when the last lockdown happened, the phone “went dead” for... Read More » 3 min read
Tax Planning in 2022: How to Get Ahead
You can never be too prepared. Tax planning is important as a business owner and the end of the financial year is a good time for business owners to start thinking about their future, and how to get ahead. “It's good to stay up to date on the... Read More » 2 min read
You ‘do-nut’ want to miss these businesses for sale this...
Donuts are one of those sweets that are always popular, no matter what food is trending. Whether they are your predictable familiar “know-what-you-get” donut from a chain, or an instagram-worthy specialty gourmet sweet, they rarely disappoint. ... Read More » 2 min read
5 Burger Business you could buy this #NationalHamburgerDay
Did you know that May 28 is #NationalHamburgerDay? Burgers are a staple comfort food for the masses and who doesn’t love a good burger? Here are 5 businesses that sell burgers that you could buy this #NationalHamburgerDay. 1. Instagram-worthy... Read More » 2 min read
‘Steak’ a chance on this franchising opportunity
Just a leisurely thirty-minute drive from Penrith up in the beautiful Blue Mountains is an incredibly popular one-of-a-kind restaurant, The Cheese Steak Factory, which specialises in - you guessed it - Cheesesteaks. For those who don’t know, Cheesesteaks... Read More » 3 min read
Belinda Packer – How this mum seals the deal in male-domin...
Flight attendant to successful businesswoman, Belinda Packer discusses her transition and why she encourages more women to become business brokers. Packer’s outgoing and charismatic nature has led to an extensive business career. 20 years as... Read More » 5 min read
