284 Work from Home Business for Sale in Australia

Work from home businesses are exactly as they sound, you have the opportunity to work from home or may need to travel within your area. In order to buy an existing work from home business you should to register for alerts so you are notified when a new business is listed. You can then make contact with the seller and request more information. Usually the seller or broker will ask you to complete an NDA to ensure the confidentiality of the business. Buying a work from home business may involve inviting clients into your home, travelling to nearby locations, or working online. It's important to obtain professional advice during the process to ensure the due diligence is conducted properly. 
 

A work from home business should be generating a healthy income and provide you with a good ROI. Evaluating the income and expenses and performing a solid due diligence will help you determine if the business is viable and if you can transfer it to your home. You should evaluate how the business is going to work within your home and whether you need to establish a new area. It will depend on the type of business you purchase.
 

There are 3 main types of work from home businesses. Firstly, there are businesses that invite people into your home such as hair salons and beauty therapists. These businesses may require you to set up your own area within the home and be comfortable inviting people in. If you're buying this type of business you also need to assess whether the business is actually transferable and will clients come to your home, as opposed to the current location. Secondly, there are service based businesses where you go to locations in your area such as lawn mowers, cleaners etc but essentially the business is registered as a home business because there is no physical office or retail space. Thirdly, is online businesses that require no interaction within or travelling specifically outside of the home. These businesses could be web developers, bookkeepers, IT specialists, marketers etc. They usually require a home office setup with good internet connection. 
 

Obviously owning a work from home business requires you to have the space available to run that business. Depending on the type of business you may need a home office, a studio space, a salon, or storage area for equipment. You may need to check with your local council and obtain a permit to run a business from home, it will depend on the type of business. If you are living in an apartment or strata complex you will need to review the guidelines as there could be restrictions. If you are looking to buy a work from home business it's important to have separation between your business and family life to ensure a happy, healthy and profitable environment. 
 

The biggest advantage is getting to work from home and avoiding the daily commute. A work from home business allows a lot of balance between lifestyle and work. Whilst working you can also be cooking dinner or looking after the kids. If you can buy and grow a profitable work from home business, you could have a lot more control and flexibility in your life. 
 

Work from home businesses are usually appraised based on a multiple of the net profit to the owner with some market predictions. The appraisal of a work from home business largely depends on the type of business and how much income it is generating. It's important to seek professional advice when buying a business so you can conduct proper due diligence. It’s important to note that an appraisal is an estimation of what the business could sell for in the current market, whilst a valuation is conducted by a licensed business valuer.
 

Typically it is by providing services or products. Obviously there can be various industries that a work from home business covers such as beauty, finance, IT, marketing and more.  So the way in which a work from home business generates income will vary. 

The best way to keep track of new business opportunities is to save your search result. You will be notified as soon as a new work from home business is listed for sale.  
 

Selling a work from home business required preparation, especially if clients currently visit your home for services. Having a solid exit strategy will mean your business is ready for sale and has a greater chance of achieving an optimum price. It’s important to be prepared for the sales journey as it usually takes around 6-9 months to sell a business in Australia. Check out Bsales 6 steps to prepare a business for sale which will provide you a checklist and a general step by step guide. Business brokers are licensed professionals who can assist with the sale of your business and market it on websites such as Bsale. Check out the Find a Business Broker section to locate a suitable broker for your business. Bsale also offers advertising direct to business owners.