The Business Audit
We built this audit the same way we evaluate every business we consider acquiring. The rigour of an M&A process, the practical eye of operators who've spent years making businesses run better. Now we make that same process available to any business owner who wants to grow their EBITDA.
Whether you're preparing to sell, trying to reduce the hours you work, or just want a more profitable operation, our Business Audit gives you a concrete plan to get there. We cover AI and automation, operational efficiency, cost reduction, software consolidation, resourcing, and structures.
Where This Expertise Comes From
Between us, we've spent years inside Canva, KPMG, Suncorp, RACQ, Virgin Australia, and the ATO. Building operational systems, implementing AI and automation, consolidating technology stacks, and making large organisations run better. We know what separates a business that's running well from one that's leaving money on the table.
Every business we evaluate for acquisition gets the same treatment: a thorough operational review, financial normalisation, AI opportunity mapping, and an honest look at where profit is being missed. We've applied this same framework for owners who aren't selling, helping them cut their working hours from 60-70 per week, automate repetitive work, consolidate redundant software, and build teams that run without constant oversight.
The scope covers every lever that moves your bottom line: AI and automations, organisational structures, ways of working, resourcing, technology, financial efficiency, and the processes connecting them. For some businesses, the biggest win is reducing owner dependency. For others, it's operational changes that immediately lift the bottom line.
The goal is always the same: a measurably stronger business with a higher EBITDA, whether you're selling next year or building for the next decade.
What You Get
Investment
$6,500 - $8,500
Pricing depends on business complexity and team size. Most engagements fall at $8,500.
Most consultants charge $15-30K for this scope of work. We price it where we do because we've seen the impact firsthand. The businesses we audit typically identify $50-150K in annual EBITDA improvements through automation, cost reduction, and operational changes alone.
Availability
We limit Business Audits to 5-6 per year. Each engagement gets the same attention we'd give to an acquisition evaluation. This isn't a product we scale; it's a service we do properly. Spots are genuinely limited.
Who This Is For
Preparing to Sell Your Business?
If you're thinking about selling in the next 6-24 months, the audit doubles as an exit-readiness assessment. We evaluate your business the same way a buyer would, because we are buyers. You'll know exactly what to fix before going to market, and what those fixes are worth in sale price.
We've seen businesses leave $200-500K on the table by going to market unprepared. A $6,500-$8,500 audit that adds even 0.25x to your EBITDA multiple on a $500K EBITDA business is worth $125,000 at sale.
Industries We Serve
Our Business Audit is purpose-built for essential services and trades businesses across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Logan, and Moreton Bay.
How It Works
Initial Conversation
A 30-minute call to understand your business, your pain points, and whether an audit makes sense for your situation.
Operations Deep-Dive
We spend 2-3 days in your business. Mapping processes, reviewing systems and software, interviewing key staff, analysing your financials, and identifying automation opportunities.
Analysis & Report
We compile our findings into a 10-12 page report with specific, costed recommendations covering AI opportunities, cost reductions, software consolidation, and structural improvements.
Findings Presentation
A 90-minute session to walk through every finding, answer your questions, and help you decide which improvements to prioritise for maximum EBITDA impact.
Ready to find out what's possible for your business?
Book a 30-minute call to discuss whether a Business Audit makes sense for your situation. No obligation, completely confidential.
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