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BUSINESS TRANSACTION (Trade Sale)
Garry Maher BA(Adult Ed);DipT(TAFE); Dip Investigations (Govt); Cert V1(Asses & Training) , Managing Director, Education Design Systems Pty Ltd. (letter on file)
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“As a result of Paul’s professionalism, diligence and commitment to our interests, the sale of our business was successfully negotiated between him and the purchasers. In addition to his obvious experience in his profession, I found Paul very easy to work with because of his affable nature, commitment to our interests, his maturity of thought and his very impressive knowledge of the nuances and technical implications of negotiating and closing the sale of our relatively unique business”. |
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BUSINESS VALUATION
Russell Hawskford CA, General Manager, Total Lifestyle Builders Pty Ltd. (letter on file)
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"I am writing to thank you for your recent service, in particular the valuation of Total Lifestyle Builders Pty Ltd. Whilst I am a Chartered Accountant we needed a market based valuation by an Independent expert. We were not inclined to use accountants as we wanted a valuation which was not only based on professional principles, but which could be related to the market. We consider the process, risk assessement and averagearnings multiplier determination was professionally undertaken and had regard to our purpose". |
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CLIENT COMMUNICATION
Client - Name & Business Withheld-International IT Software Provider (Letter on File)
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"My experience with the customer portal has been very positive, the daily updates from your team on all aspects of the sales process is fantastic. This simple tool has allowed me to stay engaged and aware of your weekly activity while not having to bother you or your staff. One addition benefit I have found very useful to me is that at any time of the day I can log on and get an instant updates, typically this is after hours or on the run at the airport or such where talking to you is not always practical. While tracking all your daily activities must take diligence, please let the team know this has a real benefit for your organization and customers dealing with you."
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS MENTORING
Client - Name & Business Withheld Primary Health Provider Group
(Letter on File)
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"Paul Nielsen joined the Board of Directors as Chairman, when the company was experiencing financial difficulties in February 2009. Paul worked on restructuring the company and making significant changes to the Staff roles. I was appointed CEO of the group of companies in April 2009. Paul acted as my mentor, working with me to help get the business to a breakeven point which was achieved by December 2009. Paul resigned from the Board as Chairman of the companies in February 2010 to persue other business interests after successfully completing his 12 month Plan for the companies." |
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CLIENT COMMUNICATION
Client - Name and Business Witheld - Automotive Service Provider & Distributor (E.mail on File)
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"I have tried the link and it works well. It is easy to use and it gives a very good summary, in chronological order, of Avantia’s actions in relation to our matter. It also provides a trigger to follow up on any action which the client may not understand or want more detail on. I think it is a very useful tool."
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BUSINESS TRANSACTION (Trade Sale)
Dominic Court (JP Qual) , Managing Director, D & LP Court Pty Ltd. (letter on file)
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“Paul was successful in finding a suitable Buyer for our business and followed through on all aspects of the sale in a most professional and considerate manner. I believe the integrity Paul displayed during our relationship is of such high calibre that I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any future endeavour he may pursue.”
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BUSINESS TRANSACTION (Acquisition)
Helen Skippen, Partner, Corporate Context (letter on file)
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“During the negotiation process Paul was helpful without being intrusive. He subsequently followed through at appropriate times with offers of help, even though this was not required in our transaction”
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BUSINESS TRANSACTION (Merger)
Tony Moxon MEM.B.Eng; MIE Aust; CP Eng; JP. Managing Director, Pacific Hydraulics Pty Ltd. (letter on file)
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“The Information Memorandum was very detailed, your availability and willingness to seek answers to further questions we had was much appreciated and we have been especially grateful for the way you have gone the extra mile in helping us through some of the negotiating processes with the seller.
As you are aware the final Share Purchase Agreement proved to be a complex document and your assistance in helping us work through the requirements with the sellers helped make the process smooth and amiable for both parties. Should any future business opportunities eventuate please keep us in mind. We are keen to stay in contact with you as we would welcome the chance to work with you again.”
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BUSINESS TRANSACTION (Trade Sale)
Dr Douglas Grose MB BS; BSc (Med); FFMACCS, Managing Director, Australian Skin Clinics (Letter on file)
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“It was important to me that the ‘right’ person purchased the business I had worked so hard to create. Whilst it is still early days I have every confidence that the person you found is absolutely ideal and we will work together well. The price you obtained was quite probably higher than I would have achieved unassisted and the whole process was made easier by your obvious experience as a broker. It took a lot of pressure off me to say ‘you need to talk to Paul about that’. Whilst we had a few ups and downs the process generally went smoothly and I would be happy to act as a referee for you in the sale of other similar businesses.”
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CAPITAL RAISING (Investors)
Scott Osbourne, CEO, Health First Medical Centres. (Letter on file)
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“ We have enjoyed a quite profitable and effective relationship with Mr Nielsen since early 2007 and have found him to be professional and supportive in assisting us with advice and management of the process of finding business partners for our organisation. The support offered by Mr Nielsen in terms of effective marketing to and qualifying potential buyers has been outstanding”
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