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Business Valuation in New Zealand: What Is My Business Worth?
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Business Valuation in New Zealand: What Is My Business Worth?
A practical explanation of New Zealand business valuation, SDE, valuation multiples, risk and the information buyers actually look for.
OpenBiz Research
9/9/2026
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SDE vs EBITDA: Which Business Valuation Method Fits Your NZ Business?
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SDE vs EBITDA: Which Business Valuation Method Fits Your NZ Business?
Understand the difference between SDE and EBITDA, when each measure is useful, and why the wrong metric can mislead buyers and sellers.
OpenBiz Research
9/8/2026
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How to Prepare Your Financials for a Business Valuation in NZ
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How to Prepare Your Financials for a Business Valuation in NZ
A seller-friendly checklist for cleaning up management accounts, explaining add-backs and making your earnings easier to trust.
OpenBiz Team
9/7/2026
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AI Business Valuation Explained: What It Can and Cannot Tell You
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AI Business Valuation Explained: What It Can and Cannot Tell You
Learn how an AI valuation uses your numbers and market context, why assumptions matter, and when human professional advice is essential.
OpenBiz Team
9/6/2026
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Practical guide
Business Appraisal Report vs Valuation: What Is the Difference?
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Business Appraisal Report vs Valuation: What Is the Difference?
A clear comparison between a fast valuation range and a deeper broker-style business appraisal report.
OpenBiz Team
9/5/2026
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What Increases Business Value in New Zealand?
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What Increases Business Value in New Zealand?
The practical value drivers buyers notice: reliable earnings, transferability, systems, customer quality and evidence.
OpenBiz Research
9/4/2026
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Should You Get a Business Valuation Before Selling?
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Should You Get a Business Valuation Before Selling?
Why an early valuation can improve pricing, preparation and negotiation without forcing you to sell.
OpenBiz Team
9/3/2026
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First-Time Business Buyer in NZ: A Practical Roadmap
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First-Time Business Buyer in NZ: A Practical Roadmap
From defining your criteria to settlement, here is a calm step-by-step process for first-time buyers.
OpenBiz Team
9/2/2026
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Business Due Diligence Checklist for NZ Buyers
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Business Due Diligence Checklist for NZ Buyers
The core financial, legal, operational, people and market checks to complete before committing to a business purchase.
OpenBiz Research
9/1/2026
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SDE vs EBITDA: Which Method Should You Use to Value a New Zealand Business?
SDE and EBITDA are not interchangeable, and using the wrong one can throw a small business valuation off by a huge margin. Here's the difference, a worked example, and why almost every NZ small business sale uses SDE.
OpenBiz Team
8/31/2026
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Asset Purchase vs Share Purchase in New Zealand
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Asset Purchase vs Share Purchase in New Zealand
How asset and share purchases differ, what risks transfer, and why your lawyer and accountant must review the structure.
OpenBiz Team
8/31/2026
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New Zealand Business Valuation Multiples by Industry: The 2026 Benchmark Guide
A full breakdown of SDE multiple ranges across every industry category in New Zealand — from cafes to SaaS — so you know roughly where your business sits before you run the numbers.
OpenBiz Team
8/30/2026
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GST When Buying a Business in NZ: Questions to Ask
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GST When Buying a Business in NZ: Questions to Ask
A practical, non-legal overview of GST questions in a business purchase, including zero-rating, price wording and professional review.
OpenBiz Team
8/30/2026
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How AI Business Valuation Tools Actually Work (And When to Trust Them)
AI valuation tools aren't one black box — they're three layers: a financial calculation, an industry benchmark lookup, and an AI-driven qualitative adjustment. Here's what each layer does, and when to double-check the output.
OpenBiz Team
8/29/2026
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Commercial Lease Assignment When Selling a Business in NZ
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Commercial Lease Assignment When Selling a Business in NZ
Why lease term, renewal rights, rent reviews, assignment consent and demolition clauses can change business value.
OpenBiz Team
8/29/2026
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Field notes
Employees and Key-Person Risk When Buying a Business
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Employees and Key-Person Risk When Buying a Business
How to assess staff continuity, employment obligations, owner dependence and the people risk behind reported earnings.
OpenBiz Team
8/28/2026
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Customer Concentration and Recurring Revenue: Why Buyers Care
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Customer Concentration and Recurring Revenue: Why Buyers Care
Learn how customer mix, retention and recurring revenue affect perceived risk and business valuation.
OpenBiz Research
8/27/2026
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A 90-Day Plan to Improve Business Value Before a Sale
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A 90-Day Plan to Improve Business Value Before a Sale
A focused 90-day plan for improving evidence, earnings quality, owner independence and buyer confidence.
OpenBiz Team
8/26/2026
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Practical guide
What Is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?
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What Is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?
A plain-English introduction to GEO, AI search visibility, citations and how GEO relates to SEO and local search.
OpenBiz Research
8/25/2026
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How to Improve AI Visibility for a Local Business
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How to Improve AI Visibility for a Local Business
A practical checklist covering business facts, Google Business Profile, local citations, reviews, content and repeat testing.
OpenBiz Research
8/24/2026
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Google Business Profile and AI Search Visibility: What Owners Should Know
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Google Business Profile and AI Search Visibility: What Owners Should Know
Why an accurate, complete Business Profile helps local discovery, and what it cannot guarantee in AI answers.
OpenBiz Research
8/23/2026
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What Kind of Content Can AI Answer Engines Cite?
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What Kind of Content Can AI Answer Engines Cite?
How to write factual, structured and genuinely useful business content without keyword stuffing or making unsupported claims.
OpenBiz Research
8/22/2026
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Structured Data for Local Businesses: A Practical Guide
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Structured Data for Local Businesses: A Practical Guide
What JSON-LD can clarify for search engines, which business facts to mark up, and why schema is not a guaranteed ranking boost.
OpenBiz Research
8/21/2026
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Robots.txt and AI Crawlers: What NZ Business Owners Should Check
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Robots.txt and AI Crawlers: What NZ Business Owners Should Check
A plain-English explanation of crawl access, robots.txt, indexing and why allowing a crawler does not guarantee a citation.
OpenBiz Research
8/20/2026
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How to Measure AI Search Visibility Without Fooling Yourself
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How to Measure AI Search Visibility Without Fooling Yourself
A repeatable measurement framework for mentions, citations, accuracy, competitors, traffic and qualified enquiries.
OpenBiz Research
8/19/2026
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Preparing for Business Buyer Finance in New Zealand
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Preparing for Business Buyer Finance in New Zealand
What lenders and advisers may want to understand about your deposit, cash flow, experience, security and the target business.
OpenBiz Team
8/18/2026
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How to Choose a Business Broker in New Zealand
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How to Choose a Business Broker in New Zealand
Questions to ask about experience, process, marketing, fees, confidentiality and the difference between guidance and guarantees.
OpenBiz Team
8/17/2026
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Confidentiality When Selling a Business in New Zealand
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Confidentiality When Selling a Business in New Zealand
A practical guide to controlling sensitive information while giving qualified buyers enough evidence to assess an opportunity.
OpenBiz Team
8/16/2026
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Industry view
How Are Cafes and Restaurants Valued in New Zealand?
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How Are Cafes and Restaurants Valued in New Zealand?
Industry-specific valuation questions for hospitality businesses: SDE, lease, equipment, labour, reviews and owner hours.
OpenBiz Research
8/15/2026
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Construction Business Valuation in NZ: The Questions That Matter
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Construction Business Valuation in NZ: The Questions That Matter
A practical look at contracts, work in progress, equipment, owner dependence, margins and pipeline risk in construction businesses.
OpenBiz Research
8/14/2026
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Valuing a Professional Services Business in New Zealand
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Valuing a Professional Services Business in New Zealand
How client relationships, recurring work, team depth, utilisation and owner dependence shape professional services value.
OpenBiz Research
8/13/2026
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Is Your Business Visible to AI? The Complete GEO Guide for NZ Businesses
ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity are becoming a new discovery channel for local businesses. Learn what GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) means, the on-site and off-site signals AI engines actually check, and try our free AI Visibility Check to see whether your business is currently recommended.
OpenBiz Team
8/12/2026
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How to Value an E-commerce Business in New Zealand
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How to Value an E-commerce Business in New Zealand
The e-commerce metrics buyers examine: contribution margin, channel risk, repeat purchase, stock, suppliers and owner dependence.
OpenBiz Research
8/12/2026
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Business Value vs Sale Price: Why They Are Not Always the Same
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Business Value vs Sale Price: Why They Are Not Always the Same
Understand the difference between an indicative value, asking price, negotiated price and the final deal structure.
OpenBiz Team
8/11/2026
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Questions to Ask Your Accountant About a Business Valuation
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Questions to Ask Your Accountant About a Business Valuation
A conversation guide for turning an online estimate into a better professional review and clearer decision.
OpenBiz Team
8/10/2026
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OpenBiz Free Tools: Where Should a Business Owner Start?
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OpenBiz Free Tools: Where Should a Business Owner Start?
A simple guide to choosing between the free valuation, appraisal and AI visibility tools based on your next question.
OpenBiz Team
8/9/2026
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No Account, No Database: How OpenBiz Keeps Your Business Numbers Private
Every online valuation tool asks for your revenue, profit and business details. Here's what most of them do with that data afterwards — and why OpenBiz is built to never find out.
OpenBiz Team
8/8/2026
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How to Negotiate the Purchase Price of a Business in NZ
Negotiating the price is one of the most important skills when buying a business in NZ — learn how to prepare, make a strong offer, and reach a deal that works for both parties.
OpenBiz Team
5/3/2026
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Buying a Trade or Construction Business in NZ: Complete Industry Guide (2026)
Thinking of buying a plumbing, electrical, building, or other trade business in New Zealand? This guide covers what to look for, how to value it, and key risks to watch out for.
OpenBiz Team
4/28/2026
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Buying a Retail Business in NZ: Complete Industry Guide (2026)
Retail businesses are among the most popular businesses for sale in New Zealand. This guide covers what to look for, how to assess value, and how to avoid common pitfalls when buying a retail business in NZ.
OpenBiz Team
4/19/2026
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How to Finance a Business Purchase in NZ: Funding Options for Buyers
Explore the main funding options available to business buyers in New Zealand, from bank loans and vendor finance to investor partnerships and government support.
OpenBiz Team
4/12/2026
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How to Buy an Online Business in NZ — What You Need to Know
Online businesses are booming in New Zealand. Here is what you need to know before buying an e-commerce store, SaaS product, or digital service business in NZ.
OpenBiz Team
3/29/2026
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How to Write a Business Listing That Attracts Serious Buyers
Your business listing is your first impression. Learn the key elements that make buyers stop scrolling and start enquiring on OpenBiz.
OpenBiz Team
3/27/2026
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How Much Is My Business Worth? The Complete NZ Seller's Valuation Guide (2026)
Thinking of selling your business? This guide breaks down exactly how NZ businesses are valued, what drives the price up or down, and how to get an accurate valuation before listing.
OpenBiz Team
3/6/2026
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How to Value a Cafe in New Zealand: Complete Guide
Learn exactly how cafes are valued in New Zealand — from SDE calculations and industry multiples to the key factors that make a cafe worth more (or less) than average.
OpenBiz Team
3/3/2026
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How to Buy a Business in New Zealand: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide covering everything from finding the right business to completing due diligence and settling the deal under NZ law.
OpenBiz Editorial
3/1/2026
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NZ Business Visa: Buying a Business as an Immigrant
A comprehensive guide to buying a business in New Zealand as an immigrant — visa categories, capital requirements, eligible business types, and practical steps to get started.
OpenBiz Team
2/27/2026
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5 Most Profitable Small Business Types in NZ (2026)
Discover which small business sectors are thriving in New Zealand right now, from hospitality to trades and digital services.
OpenBiz Editorial
2/26/2026
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Franchise vs Independent Business: Which Should You Buy in NZ?
Weighing up a franchise versus an independent business in New Zealand? This guide compares the costs, risks, freedom, and returns of each to help you make the right choice.
OpenBiz Team
2/24/2026
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Understanding Business Valuations: What Every Buyer Should Know
Learn how businesses are valued in NZ using SDE multiples, asset-based methods, and what red flags to watch for.
OpenBiz Editorial
2/23/2026
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GST and Tax When Selling a Business in NZ: What You Need to Know
Selling a business in New Zealand? Understand the GST, income tax, and depreciation recovery rules before you list — or risk a nasty surprise from IRD.
OpenBiz Team
2/20/2026
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Auckland vs Wellington vs Christchurch: Where to Buy a Business
A data-driven comparison of NZ's three largest cities for business buyers — population, costs, lifestyle, and opportunity.
OpenBiz Editorial
2/19/2026
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Best Suburbs in Auckland to Buy a Business (2026 Guide)
Thinking about buying a business in Auckland? We break down the best suburbs by foot traffic, rent, demographics, and business type — from Ponsonby to Botany.
OpenBiz Team
2/17/2026
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Selling Your Business? 7 Steps to Maximise Your Sale Price
Planning to sell? These seven proven strategies will help you present your business in the best light and achieve the highest possible price.
OpenBiz Editorial
2/16/2026
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How Much Does a Business Broker Charge in NZ? Fees Explained
Wondering what business brokers charge in New Zealand? We break down typical commission rates, fee structures, and what you get for your money.
OpenBiz Team
2/13/2026
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Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a Business in NZ
The essential due diligence checklist every NZ business buyer needs — covering financials, legal, lease, staff, suppliers, IP, and licenses step by step.
OpenBiz Team
2/10/2026
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Lease Transfer: What Business Buyers Need to Know in NZ
Buying a business with a commercial lease? Understand lease assignment vs new lease, landlord approval, bond transfer, and the common pitfalls that can derail your deal.
OpenBiz Team
2/6/2026
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Industry
Restaurant Industry Guide: Buying a Restaurant in New Zealand
Everything you need to know about buying a restaurant in NZ — industry overview, valuation multiples, key metrics, licensing, health regulations, and what makes a restaurant worth buying.
OpenBiz Team
2/3/2026
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