You built something real. Here’s how to exit it properly.
7 acquired · 100s reviewed · $100m+ backed
This is for owners who want a proper handover
✓ You’re 55+ and thinking about retirement in the next six months to three years
✓ You want your staff and customers looked after properly
✓ You’d prefer a private process, not a public listing
✓ Your business generates $500k+ in annual revenue (approximately)
✓ You value a fair, respectful negotiation
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If you’re not sure you fit, you can still ask.
Three ways to structure your exit
We buy the business outright and continue operating it. You receive fair value, with independent legal and accounting support throughout. A clear process, a defined timeline, a respectful close.
Full Purchase
We buy in over time while you gradually step back. The business gets continuity. You get to choose your pace. Your staff and customers are never left exposed.
Staged Transition
If the timing isn’t right yet, we map a realistic path to a clean exit together. No pressure to move before you’re ready. Some of the best outcomes start with a conversation two years before any transaction.
Transitional Roadmap
My name is Andrew Malcolm. I buy and run businesses.
I’ve reviewed hundreds of New Zealand businesses and acquired seven. That discipline — knowing when to say no — is exactly what protects you when we’re looking at yours.
I focus on steady transitions, not quick flips.
Why now is the right time to make your move
Click any conversation to watch the full discussion.
Don Brash
Former Reserve Bank Governor Former National Leader Former ACT Leader
Maurice Williamson
Auckland City Councillor Former Cabinet Minister 30 Years in Parliament
Kelly Eckhold
Westpac Chief Economist Former Reserve Bank Advisor Former Bank of England Advisor
Nick Tuffley
ASB Chief Economist
Jarrod Kerr
Kiwibank Chief Economist
Mike Jones
BNZ Chief Economist
For some owners, a public listing is not the right path.
There is another way. Quiet, structured and private.
✓ No public advertising or market exposure
✓ No broker commissions
✓ No speculative buyers or tyre-kickers
✓ Direct, confidential conversations
✓ A clearly defined process with appropriate protections
Every discussion is handled with discretion and respect.
A calmer alternative to selling publicly
Thinking about buying a business instead of selling one?
Business Apprentice is Andrew’s education programme for capable operators who want to find, assess, and step into an established NZ business — without overpaying, getting burned, or guessing the numbers.
Built by someone who has reviewed hundreds of businesses and acquired seven. Not a theory course. A structured path to real ownership.
You built something worth treating properly. Let’s talk.
No brokers. No public listing. You’ll hear back within 24 hours.
Phone:
021 424 027
Or email: andrew@businessbridge.co.nz