Thinking of Selling Your Business? Talk to Graham Pudney.
Business Broker at ABC Business Sales helping Wellington and New Zealand business owners achieve successful exits.
Why Graham
Why Work With Graham Pudney?
Graham brings a practical perspective to business sales because he understands business ownership from both sides of the table. Having personally bought, owned and sold businesses, he recognises that every transaction involves more than financial figures.
Graham understands the realities of owning and operating a business. His advice is grounded in commercial awareness, not generic theory.
A potential business sale requires discretion. Graham provides a professional and confidential environment where you can discuss your goals, concerns and options openly.
Every business owner has a different reason for selling. Whether you are retiring, planning succession, moving into a new venture or testing the market, Graham will help you take the right next step.
Graham has personally bought, owned and sold businesses, giving him a practical understanding of the decisions, challenges and opportunities involved in a successful sale.
Your Business. Your Exit. Your Next Chapter.
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PERSONAL GUIDANCE
What we do
Practical Support for Every Stage of Your Business Exit
Talk through your goals, timing and options in a private, no-obligation conversation.
Gain a clearer understanding of the factors that can influence your business’s market value.
Identify practical steps that can help present your business effectively to suitable buyers.
Receive guidance through buyer enquiries, confidentiality, negotiations and the sale process.
Ready to Discuss Your Business Sale?
Whether you are ready to sell now, planning for retirement, or simply want to understand what your business could be worth, start with a confidential conversation with Graham.
WHAT WE OFFER
Support for Business Owners at Every Stage
When you are ready to sell, Graham can help you position your business for the market, manage confidentiality, identify suitable buyers and guide the transaction through each stage.
Understanding the likely market value of your business is an important starting point. Graham can help you begin the conversation and understand the factors that influence buyer interest and business value.
You may not be ready to sell today, but it is never too early to start planning. Graham works with owners considering retirement, succession, a future sale or a change in business direction.
Is It Time to Start Thinking About Your Exit?
Business owners contact Graham for many different reasons. You may be considering:
- Retirement or reduced involvement in the business
- Succession planning for family or key employees
- Selling to pursue a new opportunity
- Merging with another business
- Releasing capital for your next investment
- Understanding the market value of your business
- Testing buyer demand before making a final decision
- Creating a clear exit strategy for the future
You do not need to have every answer before speaking with Graham. A confidential discussion can help you understand the options available and decide what makes sense for your circumstances.
A Clear Process for Selling Your Business
Selling a business is a major commercial decision. Graham provides guidance from the first confidential conversation through to settlement.
The process begins with a private conversation about your business, your reasons for considering a sale and what you hope to achieve.
When you are ready, your business can be positioned carefully to communicate its strengths while protecting sensitive information.
Graham helps you consider the factors that may affect your business’s marketability, buyer interest and potential value.
Engage With Suitable Buyers
Graham helps manage buyer enquiries, qualification, confidentiality and discussions with serious prospective purchasers.
Experience You Can Relate To
Graham Pudney is more than a business broker. He is someone who understands the realities of business ownership because he has experienced them personally.
Having bought, owned and sold businesses, Graham appreciates the decisions business owners face when it is time to move on. He combines this practical experience with the resources and market reach of ABC Business Sales to provide professional support throughout the business sale journey.
Whether you are ready to sell now or simply starting to consider your future options, Graham can help you approach the process with greater clarity and confidence.
Business Sale Insights
Helpful guidance for business owners considering a sale, planning retirement or preparing for their next chapter.
Learn about the practical steps that can help make your business more attractive to potential buyers.
What Can Affect the Value of Your Business?
Understand some of the key commercial factors buyers may consider when assessing an opportunity.
Succession Planning and Business Exit Options
Explore the different pathways available when you are planning retirement, a transition or a future sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Many business owners start with a confidential discussion before making a final decision. Graham can help you understand your options and the potential next steps.
Confidentiality is a central part of any business sale. Graham works carefully to protect sensitive business information and manage communications with prospective buyers.
Yes. An appraisal discussion can help you better understand the factors that may influence market value and buyer interest in your business.
Every sale is different. Timing can depend on the type of business, market conditions, buyer demand, financial performance and the level of preparation before going to market.
Not necessarily. This should be considered carefully and managed appropriately as part of a confidential sale strategy.
Yes. Graham works with owners who are considering retirement, succession planning, family transition or a future exit from their business.
Ready to Discuss Your Business, Confidentially?
Whether you are ready to sell, planning for retirement or simply exploring your options, Graham can help you take the next step with practical guidance and complete discretion.