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Understanding EBPITDA: What It Means and Why It Matters for Aspiring Hospitality Business Owners
EBPITDA helps hospitality business buyers compare opportunities, assess income potential, and plan for success—simply explained!
Gina Stevens
Jan 153 min read


Should you offer Vendor Finance?
If selling your hospitality business – whether it’s a café, bar, or restaurant – is on the horizon, now’s a great time to learn about...
Gina Stevens
Nov 12, 20245 min read

Business Appraisals: A Value Measuring Stick 🏅
Think a business appraisal is only for when you’re ready to sell? Think again! It’s like a business health check – giving you insight...
Gina Stevens
Oct 27, 20243 min read


Pocketing Cash Sales is Costing You Big Time 🤑
In the hospitality game, it’s tempting to keep a bit of cash off the books – a cheeky way to dodge some tax. But what feels like a win...
Gina Stevens
Oct 27, 20243 min read


Lock in the Lease🔒🏠: Lease Terms That'll Help Sell your Business
When it comes to selling a hospitality business – whether it's a Bakery in Katikati, a bar in Mount Maunganui, or a fish and chip shop in...
Gina Stevens
Oct 27, 20244 min read


What’s Fair When requesting Business Information Before Due Diligence
When buyers express interest in a business, it’s reasonable to expect meaningful insights upfront. However, business sales follow a...
Gina Stevens
Oct 23, 20243 min read


How to Spot a Profitable Business Before Anyone Else
Finding the right business in the BOP can feel like hunting for gold. The good ones are snapped up fast, so you’ve got to be quicker than...
Gina Stevens
Sep 18, 20242 min read

Business Sales Surge in New Zealand: Why Now’s the Time to Sell
If you've been considering selling your business but are still sitting on the fence, it's time to take note of the current market trends....
Gina Stevens
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Who's Eyeing Your Hospo Business? Meet the Buyers in the Market Right Now
Who's Eyeing Your Hospo Business? Meet the Buyers in the Market Right Now Thinking of selling your café, bar, or restaurant? Good on you!...
Gina Stevens
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Rule #1: Never lose money
Today in 2 minutes or less, you’ll learn to spot the number one red flag 🚩 that signals when the value of your business may be dropping....
Gina Stevens
Aug 5, 20242 min read


He bought a business without telling her! How vendor finance played a role in this spontaneous cafe takeover
Nathan and Ashley's spontaneous leap into café ownership, learn about their strategic use of vendor finance...
Gina Stevens
May 3, 20245 min read

Launch of the BOP Hospitality Business Owners Group
An new exclusive group of local business owners sharing the high’s and low’s of hospo Let's face it, these last few years? Quite the...
Gina Stevens
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Rethinking Word-of-Mouth: Why This Old-School Strategy is Your New Secret Weapon
In an era where everyone knows the value of a good recommendation, it might seem redundant to emphasise the importance of word-of-mouth...
Gina Stevens
Feb 22, 20243 min read


The Benefits and Risks of Vendor Financing for New Zealand's Hospitality Businesses
Kia ora! If you're considering purchasing a hospitality business such as a cafe, restaurant, or bar in New Zealand, understanding the...
Gina Stevens
Feb 1, 20245 min read


From Perceptions to Profits: The Art of Raising Menu Prices with Integrity
Raising menu prices while maintaining a known standard can be a strategic and psychologically sound approach for restaurants and cafes...
Gina Stevens
Nov 29, 20232 min read


Magic Numbers: The trio of ratios that define your hospo business's fate.
Welcome to 'The Hospo Whip' – Your monthly recipe for hospo success. Business can often feel overwhelming, it can be challenging to gauge...
Gina Stevens
Nov 29, 20235 min read
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