Testimonials
Southbanc Group is Tasmania's second largest on-license beverage retailer with an annual sales turnover in excess of $A10m. Our core business lies in the development and operation of award winning licensed venues, capturing optimum market share. Merchants Hobart has played significant roles in the development and ongoing appraisal of our group's positioning over the past 4 years. Southbanc Group is committed to growth through innovation. Southbanc Group invites international investors interested in learning more about our vision to contact Simon, as we continue to secure opportunities throughout Tasmania.
Soareast Pty. Ltd. is Tasmania's largest exporter of live and fresh Abolone and Lobster, its majority markets being China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore. Malaysia and Japan. Simon's experience makes him a unique advocate for foreign investment in Tasmania. He has a strong understanding of international trade, coupled with the risks and expectations of foreign investment and agri-business. His honesty and transparency shows out in his appraisal of opportunities in Tasmania, and for that I am always pleased to recommend Merchants' Investor Services to the Chinese business community.
Over the years I have found Simon's knowledge and advice regarding investment and asset disposal in Tasmania's tourism industry to be reliable. Simon is a man of high integrity and I would recommend him to any person or corporation seeking to invest in our tourism industry for the first time. Similarly, Simon has a personal and professional capability to bring together persons of a common interest to pursue opportunities within Tasmania. Simon has an excellent knowledge of the resources and opportunities available in Tasmania, accessible to international investors. I would consider him a valuable catalyst for any project.
We engaged Simon Merchant of Merchants Hobart to sell our multi-line manufacturers, wholesaling and agency business (Wholesale Products (Tas) Pty. Ltd) in 2010. After Simon’s appraisal of our business his first instincts were to offer the business via direct marketing to his database of more than 800 subscribers seeking business investment opportunities. Interest quickly emerged, and after the pre-qualification of a number of interested parties, a short list of 3 were identified, resulting in the completion of sale to a buyer we were delighted to see our valued business and staff embrace. We have no hesitation in recommending Simon and his company to any business owner considering the sale of their business, whether their preference be for a discrete direct marketing campaign or public representation.
Simon acted in a most professional manner throughout the whole process and we relied heavily on his recommendations to arrive at the completion of a successful transaction.
We approached Simon to assist us with building into our business the appropriate methodologies to maximize our return once we looked for a business exit and trade sale. Simon proved to have a significant depth of knowledge in this area. We have implemented several of his ideas and couldn't be happier. I am confident to wholeheartedly recommend Simon.
There is no one better to ask about how to sell your business. Let Simon guide you through getting a business ready for sale, targetting buyers then presenting and pitching your business.
It is with pleasure that Coralle and I provide this testimonial. We both respect Georgie, Simon and their family and through our business dealings with them we have no hesitation in recommending Merchants to anyone who can use their services; as we know their professionalism and contact will always give them the best result they could have.