Testimonials

We had our well established 30-year-old family metal manufacturing business for sale with an agent for 20 months without success.

We then handed the sale process over to Hugo Martin of ABS Business Sales in the October of 2023 and within 4 months we were presented with a buyer who was the perfect fit to buy, grow and develop our business. The sale and handover process of was handled smoothly and a great result was achieved.

We were thrilled to see our family business with all our loyal staff transition happily to the perfect buyer.

Massive thank you to Hugo for selling my latest hospitality business.

This is now my 3rd business i have successfully sold with Hugo. Hugo’s business, sales experience and professionalism is 2nd to none and I highly recommend Hugo to anyone wanting to sell any business.

Thanks Hugo, you’re a champion.

Happy to recommend Hugo Martin and the ABS Team to anyone wishing to sell their business.

They provide professional, efficient service, and match verified businesses with prospective purchasers to achieve good outcomes for both parties.

We recently sold our successful 25yr family business to an experienced buyer who is powering on, building on what we started. If you’re serious about selling your verified business, give Hugo a call and he’ll work to achieve a great result for you:)

“We couldn’t recommend a broker service more highly for a business sale.

Hugo is experienced, knowledgeable & friendly with his dealings. Hugo went out of his way and was extremely communicative. Very grateful to have crossed paths!”

I didn’t come by Hugo by accident. When it was time to sell my business, I asked several very successful business owners who’d they recommend as a business broker.

Hugo sold our business within 3 weeks of it being on the Market. I first met Hugo in my store in July and the business settled in September. He sold it for near the asking price.
I would thoroughly recommend Hugo as he has the experience, understanding, systems and contacts to value and market your business.

Hugo Martin of ABS business brokers has been selling our restaurants and food concepts for over 10 years. Hugo is always available to answer questions on every aspect of the sale, he takes time to intimately understand what he is selling and to whom and always takes the extra steps to assist. Selling a business is not easy however Hugo always puts us at ease through each and every part of the transaction.

Our food group over the last 10 years has grown with Hugo finding the best candidate to own and operate our businesses and of late Hugo has worked closely with our group to assist find Franchisees for our 5 Boroughs concept. Hugo will assist in finding suitable locations or conversions through to introducing suitable people to our group, we consider Hugo as an instrumental part of the 5 Boroughs development team. Hugo assists on an ongoing basis with market insights and opportunities as well as financial modelling. He’s the ultimate professional.

I recently worked with Arnold Pierce Kelsey to purchase a multi-million dollar business, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very beginning, he demonstrated professionalism, knowledge, and a commitment to ensuring that we found the right fit for our goals.

Here’s a breakdown of what stood out during the process:

Expertise and Industry Knowledge:

Our first meeting with Arnold was to look at purchasing a different business. Our discussions that followed this initial meeting guided us to another business which was under offer. We decided to place an offer on this business regardless in case the sale fell through, during this process Arnold provided regular updates. He understood the key factors we needed to evaluate when searching for different businesses, and provided valuable insights into the financials, operations and discussed potential risks with us when raised of other potential businesses we explored. When the deal fell through, we were able to proceed, and Arnold was instrumental in maintaining momentum throughout.  He supported the purchase process from the offer stage, through our lengthy due diligence and a few hurdles that emerged during the legal process. Arnold’s natural capability to manage both the buyer and seller with ease and transparency is fundamental to his success as a broker.

Excellent Communication:
Every step of the process was clearly communicated, Arnold kept me informed on progress, timelines, and the next steps, and he was always available.

Personalised Service:

What I appreciated most was his personalised approach, Arnold took the time to understand our specific needs and preferences and only presented businesses that were a good match. Arnold is able to ingeniously manoeuvre different personality types adapting his role accordingly to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.

Smooth Transaction Process:

Arnold was instrumental in ensuring a fair and smooth transaction. Arnold expertly acted as a mediator between both parties, enabling swift resolutions when issues were raised, this was achieved smoothly and amicably.

Post-Sale Support:

Even after the sale was completed, Arnold checked in to ensure the transition was going smoothly. This level of follow-up and care is a clear indication of Arnold’s ethos of going above and beyond for both buyers and sellers alike.

I cannot recommend Arnold highly enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. Arnold made what could have been a stressful and complicated process as straightforward as possible.

I would like to offer this as a testament to express how happy we were engaging Arnold Kelsey’s services to sell our business.

Prior to engaging Arnold, we had our business listed with another company for sale. This company was in fact much larger than Arnold however after 2 years they had failed to secure a purchaser for my business. I came across Arnold via LinkedIn and I had a feeling he was a man that was focussed on what he was doing. So, I reached out to Arnold and that’s where the journey began.

After our first meeting, Arnold assessed my business and it was his view that the business was worth far more than the previous asking price.  Being the professional that he was I took his advice and trusted his judgement.

Within 1 month Arnold had presented me with 4 genuine offers. I was impressed and pleased. The final offer we took was 100K over the listed price. I put this, in part, down to the way my business was presented, but mostly due to Arnold’s enthusiasm, professionalism and commitment to his skill as a professional businessman.

I have since recommended Arnold to another business and will continue to recommend Arnold which is something I don’t generally do.

My current enterprise will be sold at some point in the future and Arnold will be my first and only phone call to secure a new purchaser.

I am pleased to provide this reference for Hugo Martin of ABS Business Brokers, who recently assisted us with the sale of our business. Hugo’s professionalism, dedication, and expertise far exceeded our expectations from the very beginning through to the successful completion of the transaction.

Hugo took the time to thoroughly understand our business and our goals, and he communicated with clarity and honesty throughout the process. His knowledge of the market, strategic advice, and ability to identify serious, qualified buyers were instrumental in achieving a smooth and timely sale. What truly set Hugo apart was his proactive approach and unwavering commitment to ensuring the best outcome for all parties involved.

He managed every step—from valuation and marketing through negotiation and due diligence—with precision and care. At every point, we felt confident that we were in capable hands.
Selling a business can be a daunting and emotional process, but Hugo made it seamless. His integrity, transparency, and attention to detail gave us peace of mind and a result we were
very happy with.

I would not hesitate to recommend Hugo Martin and ABS Business Brokers to anyone looking to sell or buy a business. He is a true professional who goes above and beyond for his clients.

Much Thanks Hugo!

~Paul

Have you ever had a broker or real estate agent disappear the moment a deal is done? We’ve experienced that too—except with Mark Kitson.

We’ve bought two businesses through Mark (and three through ABS Business Sales, plus eight more through various brokers), and Mark stands out as truly one of a kind. Years after the sale, he still checks in, supports us, and even spends his own money dining at our restaurants just to give us genuine mystery shopper feedback. He’s never once said no when we’ve asked for help.

Mark is a true hospitality legend—pure-hearted, knowledgeable, and now not just a trusted advisor, but a good friend and well-wisher. If you’re in the business of buying a business, I can’t recommend Mark Kitson highly enough.

Timeline

5 Feb – Enquiry made to Arnold

9 Feb – Site visit on a SUNDAY!

6 Mar – Contract signed

1 Apr – Settlement

From the very first consultation, it was clear that Arnold is highly professional and well-organized, maintaining a clear timeline throughout the entire process.

In short, if you’re looking for a business broker who is both efficient and detail oriented, I highly recommend Arnold!

Firstly we would like to congratulate ABS Business Sales for an outstanding result in the sale of our business.

We had our business for sale with an international brokerage firm that made big promises with inflated sale price, expensive sign-up fee with no results.

After a frustrating period of time, fortunately, we saw ABS Business Sales heavily promoted everywhere, so we decided to make contact with the company and the business brokers gave us immediate attention and assistance.

Now the business has successfully being sold. We wish to thank the sales team, for all their long hard work to get to this result. We highly recommend ABS Business Sales due to their persistence and professionalism in pursuing the sale