Since 2003 I have worked as a general business broker servicing almost all business industries, types and sizes.
Exceptional knowledge and experience in Childcare, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Building and Construction, Home Improvement and other sectors
Bachelor of Applied Science – Business
Advanced Certificate in Marketing
Kaplan Financial Services
Licenced Business Broker and Principal
CPBB 5 Star Accreditation with the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB)
Greater Newcastle Region
Hunter Valley
Mid North Coast
Central Coast
Sydney
Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB)
AIBB National Business Broker of the Year 2021
AIBB NSW Business Broker of the Year 2021
AIBB National Business Broker of the Year 2020
AIBB NSW Business Broker of the year 2020
AIBB National Business Broker of the Year 2019
AIBB NSW Business Broker of the year 2019
Hunter Business Chamber – Business Leader of the year 2019 (Finalist)
Hunter Region – Excellence in Micro Business 2019 (Finalist)
Hunter Region Business Excellence – Financial & Real Estate Services Winner 2018
Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards – Business Leader of the year 2017
Hunter Region Business Excellence – Financial & Real Estate Services Winner 2017
I have been a business broker in Newcastle since 2003 and have a genuine passion for small, medium and large business. I love what I do, the diversity of every different business and the people I meet. I always enjoyed economics, business law and marketing through school and further education so it is no wonder I have combined areas of study and interest to find a career in business broking. Having my own firm doing what I love is a great achievement.
I have listed, sold or been involved with businesses up to $20M and covered most industries within the Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle & Hunter Valley Regions and Mid North Coast. Our team has successfully transacted numerous businesses for buyers and sellers from interstate and have been involved with several Merger & Acquisition sales as diversification becomes a part of medium to large business growth and strategy.
As a Director and owner of Merchant Business Brokers, I am passionate about helping buyers and sellers realise their objectives. Innovative technology, our confidentiality process, marketing reach and partners plus the depth of preparation of a business all lead to a positive experience for buyers and sellers. Our mandate of starting with the end in mind creates a solid foundation for business owners looking to sell with a confidential, honest, and transparent approach – which is vital to our success and ongoing referrals.
We strive to engage professionally with genuine qualified buyers which helps all parties achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.
We were thinking of selling our business for some time and our accountant referred us to Shane Fox at Merchant Business Brokers to have a chat about the selling process.
We finally decided to sell and we were very happy with the process and the sale price.
Shane was great with marketing the business, managing many enquiries and negotiating a great sale for us. We would recommend Shane and his team to any business owner looking to sell.
Thanks to Shane -who after a year managed to get 2 full price offers over the line, he was hugely supportive in what ended up being an extremely tricky finish, I could not have done it without his calm, professional approach to every aspect.
Thanks Shane
I just wanted to share to anyone looking to sell their business that I had a great experience dealing with Shane and his team at Merchant Business Brokers.
From our first meeting, through to the marketing, the communications, the management of the whole process, the advice and guidance was all very professional.
I would 100% recommend Shane and thank him for helping me sell my business.
I recently dealt with Shane, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of service and professionalism provided. From our initial consultation to the finalization of the deal, Shane demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to ensuring a smooth transaction.
Shane took the time to truly understand my needs and preferences, guiding me through every step of the process with clarity and patience. His knowledge of the market and negotiation skills were invaluable in securing a favourable outcome.
Throughout the entire experience, communication was prompt and transparent, and I always felt well-informed and supported. Shane’s dedication to his clients’ success is evident in their meticulous attention to detail and his ability to navigate complexities with ease.
I highly recommend Merchant Business Brokers to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. Their expertise, integrity, and personalized approach set them apart, making them a trusted partner in achieving your business goals. Thank you Shane
We can thoroughly recommend Shane and the team at Merchant Business Brokers. They have been extremely thorough and professional from the first contact. They understand the process and protect business owners from unnecessary interruptions and tyre kickers.
Their contact with both seller and buyer is exceptional.
