Investing directly in businesses (including franchises), either passively or actively. Startup investing, angel finance, private equity, etc. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:23:21 +0000 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:23:21 +0000 InvestChat https://www.investchat.com.au/community/forums/business-startup-investing.6/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 04:19:22 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/having-the-spouse-own-shares-in-a-company.10298/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/having-the-spouse-own-shares-in-a-company.10298/ invalid@example.com (chris_qld) chris_qld
Thanks in advance.]]> 3 Sat, 08 Sep 2018 02:58:20 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/selling-private-company-shares.10214/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/selling-private-company-shares.10214/ invalid@example.com (Grain2glass) Grain2glass
I have some questions about private company shares. I own the second largest holding in a successful brewery that has been operating for 14 years and is the leader in its market niche (gluten free). It has national distribution, into a mature growth phase, is profitable and pays fully franked dividends annually. I moved on from an active role in the company 18 months ago and no longer have that emotional attachment to business and would much rather sell up now and get back into...

Selling Private Company Shares]]> 2 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:18:43 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/afof-and-esvclp.10018/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/afof-and-esvclp.10018/ invalid@example.com (WillieAHill) WillieAHill Anyone here interested in Australia Funds Of Funds or Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership space?
Looking for founder who has excited their startup or anyone interested in this space
Let's catch up for coffee

Regards
Will]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:39:24 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/loans-from-trusts-to-companies.9867/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/loans-from-trusts-to-companies.9867/ invalid@example.com (Will5308) Will5308 My family and I are starting up an investment company and will need to inject some start up capital. I intend to lend some funds from a Trust to the Company.
I don't think I need a 7A Loan Agreement, but would he happy to take advice if it is otherwise. Is there a particular form of Loan Agreement I'd need to use, in your experience?
Thanks.]]> 1 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 22:06:19 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/multiple-businesses-under-one-acn-need-advise.9580/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/multiple-businesses-under-one-acn-need-advise.9580/ invalid@example.com (Deep1) Deep1
I am planning to start business and plan is to gradually expand into 3 different businesses:
1. Consulting
2. IT
3. Cafe

Questions:

1.Can I have all 3 under one company name i.e. ACN?
2. In case, I may need to include someone for IT business or one of the 3 businesses of the
company, is it possible under same structure of 1 company?

Please advise.

Regards,
Deep]]> 6 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 04:42:36 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/startups-in-australia.9563/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/startups-in-australia.9563/ invalid@example.com (Player) Player
Here's an interesting article for both investors and those on the founder side of the equation.

It highlights some of the shortcomings that are present here compared to places like San Francisco.


".....................In short, here is where we fall short compared to Americans:

• We tend to underplay our...

Startups in Australia]]> 4 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 02:51:59 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/running-two-businesses-under-the-one-address.9453/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/running-two-businesses-under-the-one-address.9453/ invalid@example.com (Ems) Ems
I'm looking at buying an established takeaway but it is currently being run within a 100m2 property. I'm looking at setting up a completely new business and sharing the property - so two businesses under the one address.

Is this allowed and if it is what do I need to know in regards to tax etc? Anything else I need to do/know? I was going to have different ABNs (If needed)/different financials etc to keep all clean and tidy.

Would it be best to just half all the expenses...

Running two businesses under the one address]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 02:04:09 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/trying-to-work-out-best-way-forward.9427/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/trying-to-work-out-best-way-forward.9427/ invalid@example.com (muddywaters) muddywaters
Our problem is what to do with the product? Do we sell the recipe, or do we license the product to people and ask for a royalty on each sale? We have serious expressions of interest in it, want to set myself up with this and wondering if I should keep control or sell. Kind Regards]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:49:56 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/company-info-from-asic.9292/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/company-info-from-asic.9292/ invalid@example.com (chris_qld) chris_qld I noticed that people can purchase extra information about a company, which is not shown in their search results when searching ASIC's register online.]]> 3 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:05:11 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/looking-for-local-or-overseas-investor.9382/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/looking-for-local-or-overseas-investor.9382/ invalid@example.com (jamescarr) jamescarr I would like to take advantage of the booming home loans industry in Australia. Im looking for a significant liquidity investor to fund television advertising as well as general working capital requirements. Significant return or equity available.]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:22:35 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/providing-services-in-return-for-equity-shares-options-sweat-equity.9279/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/providing-services-in-return-for-equity-shares-options-sweat-equity.9279/ invalid@example.com (SH) SH
If a startup company wanted an external service provider (ie not an employee) to provide professional services in return for equity (ie 'sweat equity'), what are the tax implications of this?

Eg 1: the service provider is entitled to 2 shares for every hour of services provided (ie 2 shares per hour of services provided). So, at the end of a calendar quarter, if the service provider has provided 50 hours' work, the service provider is entitled to 100 shares.

Eg 2: the...

Providing services in return for equity / shares / options (sweat equity)]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2014 04:53:17 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/i-can-generate-leads-which-niche-to-target.9079/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/i-can-generate-leads-which-niche-to-target.9079/ invalid@example.com (Chris.) Chris.
I hope I'm posting this in an appropriate section of the forum.

I'm doing some research on the best businesses to work with. I have the knowledge and experience to generate quality leads but unfortunately I do not the best types of businesses to pair with.

I want to move away from working with just "any" type of business and focus on one or two niches in particular.

So far I've looked a little into real estate and mortgage brokers, but have a list of other business...

I can generate leads - Which niche to target?]]> 6 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 04:43:09 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/under-18s-night-club-needs-help.9111/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/under-18s-night-club-needs-help.9111/ invalid@example.com (Noel Paech) Noel Paech We are look for an investor on a short term 6 Months at 20% return.
We are opening an under 18s Night club, we have 3 grants approvals that come through in six months but we need cash flow now to open by Sept 2014.
If know someone that can help or can help your self, please contact me.

Community Av
Noel Paech]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:32:32 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/struggling-business.9093/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/struggling-business.9093/ invalid@example.com (holden) holden 3 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 03:12:24 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/buying-a-cafe-due-diligence.4362/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/buying-a-cafe-due-diligence.4362/ invalid@example.com (Bluegum) Bluegum
Buying a cafe & due diligence]]> 14 Sun, 26 May 2013 11:12:41 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/rapid-business-expansion.8831/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/rapid-business-expansion.8831/ invalid@example.com (imocan) imocan We have established a unique and profitable business. Growth is thru the roof and we are looking for ways of funding growth. Do we go thru the banks or is there a active person out there who could fit in well our with our small team in developing it further. If there is? a position is available in Melbourne involving Sales/marketing/operations and distribution. Our business supplies a unique product for the Beverage industry in Australia. A small share in the business is available...

Rapid business expansion]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 22:24:45 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/cashflow-new-business-venture.8739/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/cashflow-new-business-venture.8739/ invalid@example.com (boss) boss The question is mainly on cashflow as i have plans in place for the euipment side of things just funding the running costs is the issue . Its will be pretty low risk just want way up some alternate ways to fund it , any advice would be much appreciated thnks..Boss]]> 5 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:42 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/startup-business-tax-and-legal-query.8825/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/startup-business-tax-and-legal-query.8825/ invalid@example.com (NoAssets) NoAssets
I have recently started a IT consulting company. We also do IT Technical Trainings. I plan to hire contract trainers for short term training assignments of 4-5 days. Some of these contract trainers have existing permanent jobs in other companies or are doing contract with other companies. They will take time off from their existing...

Startup Business - Tax and Legal Query]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:38:13 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/starting-a-cafe.8742/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/starting-a-cafe.8742/ invalid@example.com (welchy92) welchy92
Lately i have been wondering about how much a cafe could potentially make in a nice and busy area by the beach (on the central coast, terrigal if you know of it).

I just want to be the owner, i am happy to put in all of the work in getting the cafe up and running and all the employees and what not, but i do not want to work inside the cafe, i would rather employ a full time manager.

That being...

Starting A Cafe?]]> 3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:30:50 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/help-please.8791/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/help-please.8791/ invalid@example.com (boss) boss I have a problem I need help with in reguards to one of my brothers. He has a medium sized earthmoving business with great earning capacity and also a Granite Quarry which is also a great business and also at the tail end of a tip licence being granted aswell but he has run into cashflow problems recently and had his work utes repossessed today because of late payments not being met and also one of his machines .
His biggest problem has been himself as...

Help Please]]> 2 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:47:28 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/easyway-franchise.8702/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/easyway-franchise.8702/ invalid@example.com (NoAssets) NoAssets
Anyone got experience in running Easyway franchise in sydney or rest of the country?

I recently came across an opportunity of a new Easyway franchise. I have never done franchising or any other business before. i am MBA and work in IT consulting. Both wife and myself have 6 figure salary. Franchisor are promising good profit of around 13k per month

Is it good idea for one of us to leave job and take up Easyway franchise?

Cheers,
mKB]]> 2 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:11:47 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/sanabil-an-abattoir.8680/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/sanabil-an-abattoir.8680/ invalid@example.com (Sanabil) Sanabil

Thank you...

Sanabil - an abattoir]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:28:51 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/invoicing-employer.8583/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/invoicing-employer.8583/ invalid@example.com (Liverpool St) Liverpool St
I am retired and have losses in my discretionary trust. I have been offered a full time job and am wondering if I can invoice my employer instead of receiving a direct salary. I would imagine this would be cheaper for the employer and obviously beneficial to me to utilise losses.


Thanks]]> 8 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:36:59 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/starting-out.7861/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/starting-out.7861/ invalid@example.com (younginvestor) younginvestor
I've been in the retail (and hospitality) trade for many years now and would like to follow the passion of owning my own retail business. I've read other threads about the likelihood of bank finance for start-up business owners like myself and I'm a little worried I don't meet any criteria.

How can I change that? I have no PPOR, or substantial assets in which to secure a loan to, and no certification to my name to prove I can run a business.

I considered a Diploma...

Starting out]]> 2 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:17:17 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/importing-e-commerce-gst-input-credit-calculations.8021/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/importing-e-commerce-gst-input-credit-calculations.8021/ invalid@example.com (Skyblues) Skyblues Thanks for reading, will be grateful for some clarifications.

We are establishing an import business in partnership structure to sell items in Australia online. The customers will be natural persons only, no B2B transactions are expected. And we will be selling simple clothing items, no concerns for liability, no employees etc. We need to get items in bulk into Australia, then sell online as we go.

The imported goods will be in $5k lots or at least $2k, so will have to declare as it...

Importing - E-commerce - GST/Input Credit Calculations]]> 1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:31:41 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/private-company-investment.7242/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/private-company-investment.7242/ invalid@example.com (AndrewM) AndrewM
I'm looking at investing in a 5 year old, very successful company.

As for funds - I'm looking at investing approx $100-$125k. I have $30k savings at the moment. However, after looking around, it appears as though I can't easily get a loan for an investment, unless it's for stocks/funds, etc.

What would you all suggest? The options I am considering, are;

- Business loan, directly for investment
- Cash loan @ 10%
- Business loan for a startup registered company, which...

Private company investment]]> 2 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:21:07 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/opening-up-a-share-trading-business.7789/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/opening-up-a-share-trading-business.7789/ invalid@example.com (TrevorMc) TrevorMc
I want to start investing in shares shortly. Was looking at my options that are available to me. I was thinking about opening up a business for my share trading as i think in Australia its 30% Tax on what income you make off any profits. Im on the highest tax bracket at the moment with my job.

I was thinking of investing long term in blue chip companies. Is there any related threads on this anyone can direct me too. Is there any in's and Out's anyone knows. Would it be...

Opening up a Share Trading Business]]> 1 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:09:14 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/australian-company-vs-us-company.6620/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/australian-company-vs-us-company.6620/ invalid@example.com (BrettP) BrettP
I am in the internet marketing business and am currently working through a Company-Trust structure set up in Australia.

As the majority of income I receive is within the US, from US companies, are there any benefits of setting up a company in the US (using a virtual office) and trading through that?

Are there any negatives to using an Australian company in this case?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

This one might need to be in the Accounting forum!


Cheers,
Brett]]> 2 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:16:54 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/cuban-on-investing.7812/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/cuban-on-investing.7812/ invalid@example.com (Tropo) Tropo Video - Entrepreneur Mark Cuban Loves the Volatile Market, Keeps His Money in Cash, Hates Diversification - WSJ.com]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:27:45 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/how-easy-it-is-to-start-a-part-time-mortgage-broking-financial-advising-business.6574/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/how-easy-it-is-to-start-a-part-time-mortgage-broking-financial-advising-business.6574/ invalid@example.com (Kishore) Kishore
I am a new kid on the block for financial planning (career change). I am planning to study Mortgage Broking and Dip in Fin Services soon with the intention to start a part time mortgage broking financial advisory business.

I want to seek opinion of experienced people in the field of mortgage broking and that how compliacted it is to do it. I have been hearing from some forums that doing both mortgage broking and financial advising is more than a part time job? Is it true or...

How easy it is to start a part time mortgage broking & financial advising business?]]> 2 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:07:31 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/tips-to-get-a-business-loan.6774/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/tips-to-get-a-business-loan.6774/ invalid@example.com (robt) robt
Sorry about submitting multiple threads within a short period, but I thought I'd keep each thread on a specific topic.


I'm looking into buying a retail business, but have no business experience. I'm looking to get a business loan to partially fund the purchase of the business.

I have a residential property that I can use as security for the loan. The equity in that property is about 4x the amount of loan I'd like to get. I also have sufficient cash for the business'...

Tips to Get a Business Loan?]]> 4 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:48:16 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/need-help-with-business-structure.6879/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/need-help-with-business-structure.6879/ invalid@example.com (HandyAndy888) HandyAndy888
I am about to start a business and since I want to keep costs minimal, I was wondering if you could help me with a simple question.

What sort of structure should I set up?

Here are the details:

1. Retail shop
2. Initially employing between 2 and 5 part timers, but this could turn into a hundred or so in quick consession if all goes well, with multiple outlets.
3. My wife and I would be involved.

So, should I set up the ABN as sole trader, company or...

Need help with business structure]]> 2 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:35:39 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/what-structure-should-i-use-to-operate-my-business.6414/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/what-structure-should-i-use-to-operate-my-business.6414/ invalid@example.com (Utopia) Utopia I wish to set up a start-up business with a person who is not a family member.


Background information
Me
* Not married
* Nowhere near retirement age.
* No capital contribution into the business
* Future revenue or income generation is unknown but the agreed split will be 50/50 with my business partner
* Option to be director but haven’t decided, either way I will have voting rights which are equal to that of the director
* Will perform the majority of income...

What structure should I use to operate my business?]]> 15 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:03:14 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/registering-trading-names-in-other-states-territories.6215/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/registering-trading-names-in-other-states-territories.6215/ invalid@example.com (sailalias) sailalias
If an Australian company had a website that sold goods or services Australia wide, would that company have to register their trading name in each State/Territory?

Each State/Territory seems to have the following rule: "If you wish to carry on business in another State or Territory, the business name must also be registered there."

Can anyone provide information about how this applies to websites.. Does offering goods or services interstate constitute "carrying on business"?...

Registering Trading Names in Other States/Territories?]]> 11 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:45:23 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/anyone-heard-of-the-better-business-institute.3007/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/anyone-heard-of-the-better-business-institute.3007/ invalid@example.com (jenpalex) jenpalex
I was quite impressed. There was enough substance in the talk and examples to suggest they might have something to offer. So far the selling strategy has seemed low key, indicating to me confidence in their product.

A big drawback, however is the high entry...

Anyone heard of the Better Business Institute?]]> 13 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:10:08 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/business-referral-group-hills-area-sydney.6673/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/business-referral-group-hills-area-sydney.6673/ invalid@example.com (MattR) MattR
Just wondering if there are any interested business owners looking for referral growth for their business.

I'm a member of a group that is looking for new members at the moment. The Grouop has been around for about 4-5 years. Its not BNI but similar.

If you're interested send me a PM.

Cheers

MattR]]> 1 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:17:49 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/financial-planner-needing-some-advice.6920/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/financial-planner-needing-some-advice.6920/ invalid@example.com (Bebe) Bebe
I am currently a financial planner working for a bank and am considering starting my own FP practice.

I am currently talking to a few licencee's with the major one being MLC and i am thinking of buying a client register for a multiple of 3 times the reoccurring revenue.

I have about 6 years experience in the industry and am 27 years old and i need advice/help on what other people think about the do's and dont's of buying into a client register (whether it be MLC or...

Financial planner needing some advice!]]> 1 Wed, 19 May 2010 22:14:12 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/discretionary-family-trust.6773/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/discretionary-family-trust.6773/ invalid@example.com (robt) robt
I'm looking into buying a retail business and it seems that Family Trust is the business structure that would most likely suit my situation best.

What are involved in setting up a Family Trust? Should I set it up first or should I wait until I'm closer to the purchasing stage? At the moment I'm still looking around, found a few that I'm interested in, but are still waiting to see their financial details.

Thank you.


Regards,
Rob]]> 1 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:32:08 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/help-understanding-company-structure.6695/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/help-understanding-company-structure.6695/ invalid@example.com (Heinko) Heinko
I'm very new here and also to company/business structure so please bear with me!

I will be attempting to start a company over the next few weeks, and resultantly I've been digging around for the past few weeks trying to muster up what I can on the correct company structure (we've decided on a company because we can't risk the liability), however I can't seem to grasp the whole concept due to mixed responses.

We've decided on a Proprietary Limited structure, as we don't...

Help understanding Company Structure!]]> 13 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:08:10 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/do-businesses-legally-make-money-from-others.6323/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/do-businesses-legally-make-money-from-others.6323/ invalid@example.com (Crusher) Crusher
For example - a take-away shop, goes to woolworths and buys a carton of coca-cola 24 cans for say $20. They then take those cans back to their shop, and sell for $2 each, equaling $48 - $20 (original cost) = profit of $24.

The question i'm asking is, is there any legal obligations to coca-cola, or woolworths? does it depend on the company your buying from? the quantity? How does this work?

Are there...

Do businesses legally make money from others?]]> 7