Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone looking to buy a business in Australia — whether you are a first-time buyer, an experienced operator looking to acquire a second business, or a professional advisor supporting clients through acquisitions.

Do I need any prior finance knowledge?

No. The course starts from the fundamentals and builds up. If you can read a basic profit and loss statement, you will be well-prepared. We also cover how to read financial statements as part of the course.

Is the content specific to Australia?

Yes. All content, lender examples, regulations, and case studies are specific to the Australian market. This includes bank and non-bank lenders operating in Australia.

Will I get access to templates and tools?

Yes. The course includes downloadable templates for business plans, financial analysis spreadsheets, due diligence checklists, and application preparation guides.

How long do I have access to the course?

You will have lifetime access to the course materials, including any future updates.

How to Finance a Business Purchase

Name: How to Finance a Business Purchase
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A comprehensive course on structuring and securing finance to buy a business — from initial assessment through to settlement. Built from real deal experience arranging $200M+ in commercial finance.

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Course Overview

Buying a business is one of the most significant financial decisions you can make. This course walks you through the entire financing process — from understanding what lenders look for, to structuring your deal for approval, to navigating settlement. You will learn the same frameworks and strategies used by experienced finance brokers to get deals funded, including how to present your application, which loan products suit different business types, and how to avoid common mistakes that kill deals.

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Duration

6 weeks (self-paced)

Format

Online video modules with downloadable templates and checklists

Who It's For

First-time business buyers, entrepreneurs looking to acquire an existing business, accountants and advisors supporting clients through acquisitions, and anyone considering buying a business in the next 12 months.

Prerequisites

No prior finance experience required
Basic understanding of business financial statements is helpful but not essential

What You'll Learn

Understand the full spectrum of finance options available for buying a business

Assess your own borrowing capacity and identify steps to strengthen it

Evaluate a target business from a lender's perspective

Structure a finance application that maximises approval chances

Navigate the due diligence process with confidence

Coordinate the settlement process across all parties

Avoid the most common financing mistakes that derail acquisitions

Course Modules

6 in-depth modules covering everything you need to know.

About Your Instructor

Nick Clunes

Founder & Commercial Finance Broker, Andorra Private

Nick Clunes is the founder of Andorra Private and an award-winning commercial finance broker with over 8 years of experience. He has arranged $200M+ in commercial finance across business acquisitions, commercial property, construction, and asset finance. Nick holds an Outstanding Contribution Award (2023) and has been recognised as a Top 10 Broker by Nectar Group. He is a member of CAFBA, MFAA, and AFCA, and works with over 60 lenders across Australia.

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How to Finance a Business Purchase

Course Overview

What You'll Learn

Course Modules

1Understanding Business Acquisition FinanceAn overview of how business purchase finance works in Australia, the key players involved, and what makes it different from other types of lending.

2Assessing Your Borrowing CapacityLearn how lenders assess your ability to service a business acquisition loan and what you can do to strengthen your position before applying.

3Loan Products and StructuresA deep dive into the different loan products available for business purchases, when each is appropriate, and how to structure your deal for the best outcome.

4Due Diligence and Deal AssessmentWhat lenders look for when assessing a business purchase, and how to conduct your own due diligence to protect your investment.

5Preparing Your ApplicationHow to package and present your finance application to maximise your chances of approval, including what documents you need and how to address lender concerns.

6From Approval to SettlementNavigating the final stages of the acquisition finance process, from conditional approval through to settlement day.