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How to Buy a Pub

For Buyers

Now that you’ve made the decision to buy a pub, we can take you through the steps involved in acquiring licensed premises, whether freehold or leasehold.

Case Study: Running a Pub

For Buyers

What’s the most important trait for running a pub? We asked Courtney Jones at the Beach House Bar and Grill, in sunny Maroochydore.

• Sector Spotlight: Pubs

  For Buyers

  Often providing accommodation and exploiting the casual dining boom, the pub sector is coping well with falling alcohol consumption. We examine this fiercely competitive industry and what it takes to thrive.

• How to Buy a Bookstore

  For Buyers

  With the bookstore sector resurgent after a few years of decline now is a fascinating time to get into the bookshop trade. But what’s the process for buying a bookstore? Here is our 10-step path to ownership.

• The Bookstore Buyer: "You Need Retail Experience and a Passion for Books"

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  As the current owner of 40-year-old Grub Street Bookshop in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Liam Jose has ushered the second-hand book seller through a tricky transition. Broadening its appeal beyond an older demographic to a more diverse crowd.

• My life as a dairy farmer

  Case Studies

  He doesn’t underplay the hard work and challenges involved, but few stay in the business this long without enjoying a significant measure of satisfaction.

• Sector Spotlight: Farming

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  If you’re contemplating buying a farm then you need to think long and hard about whether you have what it takes to prosper – and indeed enjoy – a lifestyle business spent out in the open. This article recounts a brief history of Australian agriculture and examines how the sector is adapting to a changing climate, as well as what it takes to prosper in this highly physical vocation.

• Coffee franchise Q&A: “Coffee-making was my weakest point – but food was my strongest”

  For Buyers

  Rohit Rishi’s success suggests that running a successful coffee franchise is more about a positive attitude and less about a barista background.

• How to run a coffee shop

  For Buyers

  We examine some of the practical considerations around running a coffee shop or coffee franchise, including sourcing good coffee, choosing the right machines and recruiting skilled baristas.

• Sector spotlight: Courier businesses

  For Buyers

  It’s a confusing picture in the courier market, with revenues faltering despite the online retail boom. Widespread customer dissatisfaction means business is there for the taking for reliable, innovative upstarts.

• Sector spotlight: Coffee Shops

  For Buyers

  The numbers behind burgeoning demand for sit-in and takeaway coffee, why independents dominate the Australian market and the pros and cons of franchising.

• How to Run a Bookstore

  For Buyers

  How can you prosper in the age of Amazon and the e-reader? We look at the value of expert, friendly advice, recommendations and organising your book club events.

• Sector Spotlight: Bookstores

  For Buyers

  The demise of the independent bookseller was greatly exaggerated, despite daunting competition from Amazon, the ebook and chains like Dymocks.

• How to run a farm

  For Buyers

  Recently bought a farm? This guide offers advice on maximising your chance of success in the business. Hostage to unpredictable variables like weather patterns and the price of agricultural commodities, shrewd farmers prioritise prudence, sustainability and keeping abreast of climatic trends.

• How to Buy a Farm

  For Buyers

  From arable farming to raising livestock or growing grapes for wine production, your first step in buying a farm is deciding which type of farm you want to own.

• How to buy a coffee shop

  For Buyers

  This article explores the process of buying a coffee shop or coffee shop franchise. Topics covered include: finding the right coffee shop, business valuation, how to find value, due diligence, the merits of professional help and tips for buying a coffee shop franchise or van-based coffee franchise.

• How to run a courier business

  For Buyers

  Some tips for running a courier business after acquisition or a courier franchise. We consider widespread customer dissatisfaction with the industry, how to listen and learn, upgrading your delivery vehicle or fleet, lifting aids, marketing tips, and areas where innovation can reap dividends.

• How to buy a courier business or courier franchise

  For Buyers

  A courier business can be an inexpensive way into the trade – but not necessarily good value if you’re simply getting a van and a brand with no traction.

• Courier Franchisee Q&A

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  Abdi Waeis is a young and ambitious Fastway Couriers franchisee. He chatted to us about learning Sydney’s streets and how Sydneysiders’ thirst for wine is giving him plenty of work.

• How to Run a Car Wash

  For Buyers

  We examine some of the practical considerations around running a car wash business. Are you making the right decisions for your target market?