Osborn Business Advisory · Adelaide & South Australia

Know what it's worth
before you sign.

Independent business advisory across Adelaide and South Australia. Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. I've been inside 320+ deals — I know what to look for, and what to walk away from.

Two paths below — pick the one that applies to you and you'll only see what's relevant.

Services

What you can book

Fixed fees. Written delivery. No hourly billing. No success fees — ever.

For buyers Is this business worth what they're asking? Due diligence & deal support — 4 services

Most buyers go into a deal with only the vendor's information. I'll give you an independent view — on the numbers, the lease, the risks, and what fair value actually looks like.

Business Value Review

You've found a business you're interested in and you want to know what it's actually worth — before the vendor's asking price becomes your anchor. I'll assess the financials, the lease, the market, and give you an independent view on fair value.

Written assessment — financials, lease, market position, fair value range One 45-minute advisory call Questions to ask the vendor before proceeding 14 days email support
$695
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Private Sale Review — Tier 1

A private sale without a broker on the other side is different from buying through an agency. I'll review the deal from first look to signed agreement — financials, fair value, the sale documentation, and what to negotiate before you commit.

Full written deal assessment Lease review and risk flags One 45-minute call Solicitor and accountant brief templates 14 days email support
$895
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Full advisory support
Private Sale Partner — Tier 2

Everything in Tier 1, plus full process support from first look through to settlement. Up to three calls, negotiation preparation, business summary, and ongoing written support through the close. The full buyer-side advisory experience.

Everything in Tier 1 Two additional advisory calls (three total) Negotiation coaching and preparation Business summary document Full written support through to settlement
$1,950
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Commercial Lease Review

Before you assume the lease — or sign a new one — understand what you're committing to. I'll go through the terms, the obligations, and the risks in plain language. Available as a standalone service or as a bolt-on to any buyer advisory tier.

Plain-language written review of all key lease terms Risk flags and negotiation points Available standalone or as a bolt-on
$395
Standalone review
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For sellers What's your business worth — and how do you sell it? Appraisal & private sale advisory — 2 services

Before you list, before you engage a broker, get an independent appraisal and understand your options. You may not need to pay a percentage of your sale price to do this well.

Business Appraisal — Part 1

Before you list, before you price, before you tell anyone — get an independent appraisal. I'll assess the financials, identify what drives your value up or down, and give you a realistic range to work from.

Written appraisal with value range Key value drivers and risk factors What to fix before going to market One discovery call included
$695
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Full seller support
Private Sale Advisory — All Four Stages

Appraisal → Business Profile → Seller's Pack → Close Support. The full seller-side advisory service at a fixed fee — no broker commissions, no percentage of sale. You keep more of what you've earned.

Part 1 — Appraisal (value range, key drivers) Part 2 — Business Profile & marketing materials Part 3 — Seller's Pack (NDA, buyer qualification, negotiation prep) Part 4 — Close Support (HOA guidance, final negotiations)
What a $300,000 private sale costs you
Traditional broker
~$21,000
Success fee at 7%, payable on sale — plus sign-on, business profile and marketing fees, typically several thousand more, paid upfront regardless of whether it sells.
This service
$1,950
Fixed, billed stage by stage. No success fee, no percentage of your sale price. Advisory only — you run the buyer search.
Assumes a 7% success fee on a $300,000 sale. Broker fee structures vary and minimums around $15,000+GST are common — check the specific agreement in front of you. The two aren't identical services: a broker's fee also buys buyer search and advertising, which this doesn't.

Billed stage-by-stage — Part 1 first, then scoped and quoted as we go. No large upfront commitment.

$1,950
All four stages, billed stage by stage
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Digital guides

Getting started resources

Before you engage a broker or sign anything, these guides give you the foundation you need to make a confident decision.

Getting Ready to Trade

The basics of buying or selling a small business in Australia. What to expect, what to prepare, and what to avoid.

Complete plain-language guide Process overview — from appraisal to settlement Instant digital download
Get the guide — $49
Business Starter Pack

Everything a new business owner needs to get properly set up from day one — legally, financially, and operationally.

Complete setup guide Pre-trade checklist GST-ready invoice template Income/expense BAS tracker Key dates and renewals tracker
Get the pack — $199

What clients say

Business advisory clients

★★★★

"Jarrod was thorough, knowledgeable and honest throughout the process. He identified issues we hadn't considered and gave us clear, practical guidance at every step. Exactly what we needed."

Pharann P. — Business Advisory Client · Google Review
★★★★★

"Would recommend Jarrod to anyone looking to sell or purchase a business. Very knowledgeable, understanding and takes time to achieve your result! 10/10."

Curtis T. — Business Sale Client · Google Review

Common questions

Questions people ask before booking

Straight answers to what comes up most often before a business advisory engagement.

Are you a licensed business broker?
Yes — I'm a licensed business broker in South Australia and Western Australia, with Victoria licensing in progress. 4+ years' experience in business sale advisory and appraisal work.
What's the difference between a Business Value Review and a Private Sale Review?
A Business Value Review establishes what your business is actually worth — a standalone appraisal you can use for planning, finance, or your own decision-making, whether or not you're selling. A Private Sale Review goes further: it's for when you're actively preparing to sell privately, covering appraisal plus the advisory work around structuring and running that sale process, backed by hands-on business sales experience.
Do you list and advertise my business for sale like a traditional broker?
My core focus is advisory — appraisal, positioning, structuring, and guiding you through the sale — rather than running a public listing and advertising service. That said, every situation's different, so if getting your business in front of buyers is part of what you need, that's a conversation worth having.
How is your fee structured compared to commission-based brokers?
Fee-for-service, not commission — you pay a fixed price for the review or advisory work itself, regardless of outcome. Traditional brokers typically charge sign-on fees, business profile fees, and marketing costs running into the thousands upfront, then take a success fee on top when the business sells — commonly around 7%, with a minimum fee often around $15,000+GST. My fee is the one cost, paid once, and it's not tied to whether or how fast a deal happens.
How long does the process typically take?
It varies — a Value Review is a defined, standalone piece of work, while a Private Sale process depends on the business, the market, and how ready things are to go. I'll always give you an honest read on timing for your specific situation once we've talked, rather than a generic estimate that doesn't hold up.

Something not covered here? Call Jarrod on 0419 782 761 or email jarrod@jarrodosborn.au — happy to talk it through before you book anything.

The experience behind the advice

320+
Businesses profiled and analysed through Finn Business Sales
9+
Years across energy, business, and commercial advisory
4+
Years Licensed Business Broker — Finn Business Sales. How I'm paid

The buyer's side. Always.

Book a session and get honest, independent advice on the business you're looking at — or the one you're selling. No commissions. No agenda.

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