Ashington Advisory

18/06/2026

Is now the right time to buy or sell?

It depends on your motivation, your readiness, and the advice you have beside you.

Worth a read: https://bit.ly/4tS41aR

At Ashington Advisory, we guide SA business owners with independent advice, to build their business value, sales, mergers and acquisitions.

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What M&A factors should businesses look at when they are deciding whether to acquire another company, or sell themselves?

11/06/2026

Payday Super starts 1 July 2026. That's weeks away.

From that date, superannuation must be paid every payday - not quarterly. For SA business owners, that means tighter cash flow, stricter compliance, and no room for payroll errors.

If you're preparing for a business sale, this is also exactly the kind of housekeeping a buyer will scrutinise. Getting it right now builds a cleaner, more attractive business.

Worth reading before June is out: https://bit.ly/4fGQhvW

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Preparing for Payday Super is about understanding the new rules and ensuring payroll processes are reliable, repeatable and well understood across the business.

04/06/2026

Written for bank reviews. Reads like an exit checklist.

If your business isn't ready to face a bank's scrutiny, it's not ready for a buyer either.

Great practical article from Moore Australia, and a good reminder that preparation is everything.

https://bit.ly/43t2UDs

Thinking about your exit? Let's get you ready.
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A practical look at how debt advisory helps business owners take control of bank reviews, loan applications, and refinance discussions.

27/05/2026

Most business owners know they want to exit. Very few are actually ready.

A successful sale takes preparation, honest valuation, and the right advisers, long before a buyer appears.

Six practical steps worth reading: https://bit.ly/4tVm5Ri

At Ashington Advisory, we work with business owners to build value, prepare properly, and transact on your terms.

If you know your exit is coming, the best time to start is now.
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Not all company owners want a business sale, but many intend to sell, and take risks to grow and build value.

20/05/2026

Turbulence is not the time for panic, it’s the time for discipline.

Careful, informed decisions will always outperform reactive ones in business.

Ashington Advisory supports business owners in making clear, strategic decisions when it matters most.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4twFLLa

15/05/2026

Your business can only grow as fast as your team can support it.

People challenges are one of the most common obstacles to scaling a business. This upcoming webinar in the 2026 ANZ Business Growth Webinar Series will share practical strategies to help you build a capable, growth-ready workforce that drives your business forward.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4tzvWfk

13/05/2026

In 2026, AI is no longer optional, it’s a competitive edge. Learn how it can support growth, efficiency, and smarter decisions.

Ashington Advisory supports business owners in adapting to change and strengthening their position for growth or sale.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4uhVfna

A new South Australian pilot program is helping small businesses figure out what artificial intelligence actually means for their jobs, their staff and the future of work.

07/05/2026

In uncertain times, delays in decision-making can create bigger risks down the track. Taking action early helps protect your business and its value.

Read more: https://buff.ly/QkTSuSd

As directors watch oil prices spike and energy supply forecasts tumble, governance expert David Moffatt warns that six critical steps must be taken or operations could grind to a halt amid the harshest energy shock in modern history.

29/04/2026

Selling your business? Don’t go in unprepared.

There are key truths every business owner should know before going to market, and understanding them can make a real difference to your sale outcome.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dbbEDS

A private sale is rarely truly private. Word travels. Emails get forwarded. Numbers get shared without context.

01/04/2026

Regular financial check-ins are essential to understanding performance, identifying risks, and planning for sustainable growth. Taking the time to assess where your business stands today can make all the difference for tomorrow.

This helpful guide outlines key areas to review and how to stay on track.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/dL1Irpa

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