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Benchmark provides a customised, efficient approach for each client, focused on streamlining the sale and purchase of businesses.

Specialising in businesses valued up to $20 million, our team of over 50 specialised brokers across five states is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes, supported by comprehensive valuation services and strict adherence to legal standards.

Steve joins Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations offering both SME and Corporate experience.


 


With over 30 years of working in Australia and New Zealand for various iconic brands, Steve has developed his expert knowledge across several key industry sectors.  Owning businesses in both Victoria and Queensland has provided an in-depth understanding of the strategies and exit planning required to market and sell franchise and non-franchised businesses.


Confident and proficient in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, while implementing effective sales and marketing strategies, Steve works in partnership with Business Owners, Directors and Senior Executives to deliver high-quality, measurable outcomes.


As a member of a successful management buyout in the early 2000’s, Steve has been directly involved in merger and acquisition strategies, resulting in the private equity sector continuing to be an interest to this day.


A licensed Real Estate Agent with 8 years’ experience in both residential real estate sales and business sales, initially based in Victoria prior to relocating to Queensland in 2008, Steve’s experience spans a number of key areas;


            •          Automotive


            •          Franchising


            •          Transport


            •          Agriculture


            •          Wholesale Distribution


            •          Consumer Leasing and Finance


Steve’s interpersonal, communication skills and customer centric attitude, with the demonstrated ability to foster and facilitate relationships will provide Vendors and Buyers confidence that the transaction is being well managed, from commencement to finalisation.


In his spare time, Steve enjoys catching up with family and friends, travel and watching the mighty Cats AFL team.  Good food and wine are always on the agenda! 



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Enormous opportunity for highly driven People

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When you own a Pedders Suspension & Brakes franchise you are a part of Australia’s leading national automotive brands operating with a proven business model with an established customer base and great systems and processes.REPUTATION: For over 25 years, Pedders Suspension & Brakes has been a trusted name in the automotive industry.POSITION: Located in a […]
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Successful Bob Jane T-Marts Franchise for Sale in Brisbane

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Award Winning Bob Jane T-Mart for Sale in Brisbane

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Bob Jane T-Marts Franchise for Sale/South Brisbane

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