About Selling Businesses
Professional business brokerage built on experience, confidentiality and personalised service.
Our Story
Helping Business Owners Achieve the Right Outcome
Selling Businesses was founded with a clear purpose: to give business owners the professional support they deserve when making one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. We understand that selling a business is not simply a transaction — it is the culmination of years of dedication, hard work and personal investment.
Our team brings together deep market knowledge, practical experience and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. From initial appraisal through to settlement, we provide clear, honest guidance at every stage of the process.
We combine professional marketing, targeted buyer networks and ongoing communication to ensure your business is presented to the right audience — confidentially, efficiently and with the professionalism it deserves.
3
Specialist Services
75+
Combined Years Experience
QLD & NSW
Service Regions
OUR APPROACH
What Sets Us Apart
Personalised Service
Every client receives dedicated, one-on-one attention from an experienced broker. We tailor our strategy to your specific business, industry and goals — not a generic template.
Strict Confidentiality
We protect your business, your staff and your reputation throughout the entire sale process. All enquiries are qualified and all parties sign confidentiality agreements before receiving sensitive information.
Market Knowledge
Our brokers maintain an active understanding of current market conditions, buyer demand and industry valuations across Queensland and New South Wales — giving you a genuine competitive advantage.
MEET OUR TEAM
Experienced Professionals, Genuine Guidance
Douglas McDonald Principal Broker
Licensed Business Broker | Business buy or sell & selling businesses
With over 40 years of business experience, Douglas McDonald brings extensive industry knowledge and practical expertise to business brokerage, valuations and acquisitions.
As Principal and Licensee of Business Buy or Sell and Selling Businesses, Douglas oversees both operations and specialises exclusively in business sales and acquisitions.
A Licensed Business Agent, Certified Practising Business Broker (AIBB) and Certified Business Valuer (AVI), Douglas combines professional qualifications with firsthand experience in establishing, managing, growing and selling successful businesses.
His expertise enables him to provide practical, informed advice and personalised guidance, helping business owners and buyers make confident decisions and achieve successful outcomes.
Graham Long Broker
Licensed Business Broker | Queensland
Specialising in business sales, with 30 yrs experience in Property and Business Sales Graham’s knowledge gives clients confidence and the ability to control their sale. Decades of achieving successful outcomes for clients and in the industry has built the knowledge and skills to get the best outcomes. Over the years, Graham has created and developed proprietary knowledge in the business sales process, pricing, preparing, presenting and marketing businesses for sale and negotiating practicals arrangements to facilitate the transfer of businesses to new owners. I have fulfilled various roles within the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB) assisting it develop into the Australia’s leading business broking
Prospective business sellers can contact me for an obligation free discussion on how to go about the sale or transfer of their business.
Angela Johns Broker
Licenced Business Broker | Queensland
With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales, management, purchasing and bookkeeping, Angela brings extensive commercial knowledge and practical business expertise to her role as a licensed Business Broker in Queensland. Her background spans family business operations, corporate sales and purchasing management within the not-for-profit sector. Angela holds qualifications in bookkeeping and real estate and is a licensed Queensland Real Estate Agent.
Working alongside Doug, an experienced Business Broker in New South Wales, Angela is committed to providing professional, personalised service and guiding clients confidently through the buying and selling process.
WHERE WE OPERATE
Serving Businesses Across Queensland & New South Wales
Our brokers operate across key markets in South East Queensland and New South Wales, with deep local knowledge and established buyer networks in each region.
Brisbane
Greater Brisbane metropolitan area and surrounds
Gold Coast
Gold Coast city and northern NSW border region
Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast and Noosa hinterland region
New South Wales
Northern NSW and greater Sydney metropolitan area
OUR COMMITMENT
Transparency, Communication and Professional Excellence
We believe that selling a business should be a clear, well-managed process — not a stressful or uncertain one. Our commitment to every client is built on three foundations: open communication, complete transparency and the highest standard of professional service.
You will always know where your sale stands. We provide regular updates, honest feedback from the market and clear guidance on every decision — so you remain informed and in control throughout the entire process.
- Regular, proactive updates throughout your sale
- Honest market feedback and realistic pricing guidance
- Qualified buyer screening before any disclosure
- Confidentiality maintained at every stage
- Clear, jargon-free communication at all times
- Dedicated broker contact — not a call centre
Work With a Team That Understands Business
Whether you are ready to sell, seeking a confidential appraisal or simply exploring your options — our team is here to provide expert, obligation-free guidance.