Galleryofbusiness.com represents many business opportunities right across the country.

FAQs for Buyers

You likely have many questions about buying a business, we are happy to provide these FAQs for your consideration.

You’ll need to contact the seller or the seller’s representative to get more details about the business. You can do this through the contact form.

You will need to sign a confidentiality agreement (NDA), provide your financial information, your experience and skills, and information about your goals and the lifestyle you want to live.

Yes, you can. Just click the ‘request information’ button on the business listing. All messages to sellers are delivered through our email system, and the seller will reply to you directly.

The sellers may receive multiple inquiries and it is their wish to choose priority buyers. If the seller hasn’t responded to your inquiry within 48 hours, we recommend that you send a personalised, follow up message.

Please be informed that we do not create the listings ourselves, we do our best to ensure that all the listings advertised on our site are genuine. While we do encourage advertisers to provide detailed and accurate information, it is a buyer’s responsibility to conduct thorough due diligence before purchasing a business.
We recommend that you contact the seller to find out more information about the listing. If you’d like more support, please feel free to contact us.

The buyers can choose to browse our site for free. You simply need to create a free, standard buyer account.

You need to type the sector you are interested in our search bar. You can also browse the most popular categories on our site.

On an average, it could take anywhere between 6 to 9 months, but this will depend on a various range of factors.

A buyer’s due diligence will give you an opportunity to scrutinize the financial, legal and commercial aspects of the business you are interested in. If you’d like to understand more about due diligence, you can read our guide on how to buy a business.

Once you and the seller have agreed to provisional terms, they will require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before handing over the financial and tax returns.

When buying a business, the diligence process is your opportunity to verify the information that has been provided and to identify anything that has not been disclosed. You will need a financial advisor (accountant) and a legal advisor (lawyer) to assist you in this.

FAQ's for Sellers

You likely have many questions about selling your business, we are happy to provide these FAQs for your consideration.

The buyers will provide their contact details when they message you. You will then need to contact these buyers directly.

Generally, it takes 6-12 months to sell a business, but this can vary depending on your business sector, the state of the market and the accuracy of you valuation.

The buyers will provide their contact details when they message you. You will then need to contact these buyers directly.

You must send your financial details to a buyer only once they have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

An NDA is a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and it is a crucial document that protects a seller’s business during due diligence and negotiations. This document is a legal agreement that ensures any sensitive information remains confidential.

Creating a listing on GalleryofBusiness.com

It is completely free. There is no charge to list your business on GalleryofBusiness.com.

Once your listing active on the site, you can sign into your account and make changes to your listing. You can also monitor your inquiries in your account.

You will get a two weeks notification before your advertising period is due to expire, offering you the opportunity to renew it.
Alternatively, you can sign into your account after your advertising period has expired and renew your listing.

If you have another business to sell, you can click the ‘Add my business’ button in your account.

If you’d like advice on how to create the best listing on our site, feel free to read our guide on creating a listing.

FAQ's for Franchises

You can search for a franchise using different search capabilities. You can filter your search by choosing a franchise category, keyword, personal investment or country.

No. You can communicate with franchisors for free.

Providing as much information as possible proves that your inquiry is genuine. It also helps the franchisor establish your credentials to run the franchise. Sometimes, franchisors add more questions to the contact form to help them qualify potential franchisees more rigorously.

If you’d like to understand more about franchising and how to start your journey, you can read our dedicated guide on how to choose the right franchise.

You will need to decide if you want to renew it or terminate it.

FAQ's for Broker

If you’d like to list businesses on our platform, simply apply for a broker account and fill out all the necessary details.
Once you’re registered, sign into your account and start adding, tracking and maintaining your listings.

We’re sorry you’re experiencing this. There are multiple ways to ensure your listing receives inquiries.
- Your listing is engaging and informative. You can read our guide on how to create the best listing for more tips.
If you’re still experiencing this issue, please contact us, and we’ll do our best to assist you.

Please allow 48 hours for your account to be set up. Once your account is up and running, all the listings you submitted will be activated. If your listings are not showing and your account has been activated, please contact us.

With a free GalleryofBusiness.com broker account you can:
• save time by updating your profile with personal settings for your future visits;
• customize how your search results are displayed;
• access your Favourite and Saved Searches from any browser.
• create personal notes on listings that you can share with friends and family.

Some Common FAQ's

GalleryofBusiness.com is a marketplace that helps sellers connect with potential buyers or business seekers. A seller can be defined as someone trying to sell their business, franchise, and commercial properties. We also offer options to promote your business services.

GalleryofBusiness.com is not a business brokerage and we do not charge a commission.

Yes, but having an account gives you additional benefits to help you with your buying or selling journey.

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