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A Business Broker acts as an agent for clients buying or selling businesses, appraising properties, sourcing buyers, and facilitating negotiations.

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How do I become a Business Broker?

Get qualified to work as a Business Broker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Business Broker generally earns $1,900 per week ($98,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There is likely to be a strong increase in the number of people employed in this industry in coming years. There are currently 660 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Business Broker. Business Brokers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Business Broker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Business Broking). This course will give you the skills to appraise and sell businesses. You’ll cover topics such as researching and analysing business market trends, preparing business appraisal reports, establishing relationships with business buyers and sellers and managing the sales process.

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Further reading

How to become a Finance Broker in Australia

14th August 2019

What is the Role of a Business Analyst?

14th October 2022

What can you do with a Diploma of Business?

3rd March 2021

Business Broker careers

A Business Broker works as an agent for clients who are buying or selling businesses. You might appraise businesses going on the market and source potential buyers. Business Brokers advertise available businesses and meet with interested parties. You may also meet with clients wanting to buy a business and find appropriate businesses for sale.

Business Brokers should have excellent negotiation skills and be confident communicating with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to have good interpersonal skills and be able to manage multiple clients at one time. Business Brokers must have good analytical abilities and a strong knowledge of business markets.