Lester de Vere

Auckland

Lester de Vere

Business Broker

Phone: 027 459 9773

Mobile: 027 459 9773

About Lester

When selling your business, you may well be selling an enterprise that you’ve spent many years building up and you now recognise that it’s time for someone else to take over the reins and put their energy and enthusiasm into it.

Having trust in your Business Broker is crucial for the sale of your business; believing he is the right person to represent you and your business is everything. Getting the best price, paying attention to detail and having respect, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the transaction must be a given.

I can offer all of these qualities with confidence and assurance.

Preparing your business for sale is something I do. Understanding what a buyer is looking for is crucial in the sale of any business and with my existing network and database, I am able to get results that speak for themselves.

At the 2018 ABC Business Awards, Lester was awarded the ABC Trusted Advisor of the Year, and has been awarded the Auckland Salesperson of the Year in 2018 and 2020.

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The Works Done! - Home-based Online Magic
Creating a brand to sell online is the biggest headache for most individuals, however, that equation is well and truly...
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Impressive Growth Light Construction $1M+...
Based just North of Auckland, this light construction business has created an impressively simple yet smart business...
Canterbury
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Home Based Import/B2B Sales $500K to Working...
Highly stable home-based import business established for over 30 years operating Monday to Friday with one working...
Auckland
#33848
Light Manufacturing - Prestige Products
This unique light construction/manufacturing business has been based in rural South Auckland for close to 40...
Auckland
#33869
Commercial Catering Kitchen $250k+ p.a. to W/O
First established in 2004, this centrally located Auckland-based commercial kitchen caters exclusively to the Corporate...
Auckland
#33685
Exclusive Distrib. $550+ Return w/o 8hrs/week
When the owners tell you this is a 'cash cow'... they aren't joking. Established in 2001 and based on the North Shore...
Auckland
#33638
Stunning Milford Salon - Urgent Sale Must Be...
• Premium main street location • Sales around $8-9,000 per week • Immaculate fit-out • Perfect for hands-on...
Auckland
#33614
Established Signage Company $310+ Return to W/O
Solid performing business operating for over 16 years, with a 5-star Google rating. The owner works full-time in the...
Auckland
#33622
Component B2B Manufacturer $1.9M EBITDA
Long established, this well-integrated component service-based manufacturer has become a leader in its field within New...
Auckland
#33485
Niche in Demand and Growing - $450K plus to W/O
Established in 2018 an hour North of Auckland, this business has had impressive incremental bottom-line growth year on...
Auckland
#33473
Homebased Online Health Supplements
You're in luck. This is an outstanding opportunity for those wishing to own their own online business, the start-up...
Auckland
#33364
Home Based Online - Very Clean Very Green
Little Green Dog is one of the coolest online businesses we have seen. The business supplies rolls of small home...
Auckland
#33201
Managed Retail & Trade Gem - Franklin...
$250,000 managed profits for the 2021 financial year-end on sales of $1.45 million. Long established and in newly...
Auckland
#32846
Niche Business $150k+ to Working Owner
Based in the vibrant town of Milford on Auckland's North Shore, Wild & Woolly Yarns has been in business for 40 years...
Bay of Plenty
#32503
Home-Based Online Fully Managed $68,000 Per...
Established in 2018, operating from home with contract workers during school hours only, this business supplies...
Auckland
#32281
Online $600,000 Plus Return to a Working Owner
Online businesses are one of the most sought after businesses at present and this is one of the best examples we've...
Auckland
#32204
Naturally Organic Food Store North Shore - POA
Here's a unique organic retail business with three distinct offerings and income streams - a high profile organic food...
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#31964
Snack Food Import Distribution - $800k Returns
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#31604
IT Software Solutions Niche Market
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#31446
Food Manufacturing. $480k+ Return. Part Time
We think we might have just found the ideal business for investors - a market-leading, million-dollar business in the...
Auckland
#30913
Import/Distribution Home-Based $100k Return
Well established import/distribution business operating in excess of 11 years with a sophisticated e-Commerce website...
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#31134
Covid Proof - Home-based Recurring Income
If you're looking for recurring income in a home based business then this is your unique opportunity. This excellent,...
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#30225
Import/Distribution B to C Lifestyle Business
This growth industry has been specifically niche-targeted with appeal to both the baby boomer generation and those with...
Auckland
#30952
Home Staging Manukau
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#30937
Online Magic! $1.4M Turnover in 12 Months
The hard work's been done..the start up costs are behind you and the 3 staff have been there since inception. This...
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#30917
IT Related, 100% Recurring Income - 1 Hour a...
This 10 year old website hosting business has been successfully growing the bottom line profit over the last 3 years on...
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#30688
Central Auckland Jewellery Shop $300k Cash...
With a highly consistent turnover covering the last 5 years, and a return to the working owner in excess of $300,000...
Auckland
#30709
Import/Wholesaler $400k Cash Surplus
The return to a working owner is $400,000 plus and this business is the largest wholesaler in New Zealand in its...
Auckland
#30561
Commercial Office Interiors - Auckland Based
An exceptional business with 3 full time staff, plus the owner operating standard business hours Monday to Friday with...
Auckland
#30230
Zambrero North Shore - Urgent Sale
Currently, run under management, the systems and processes are excellent in this franchise. Easy to run and suited to a...
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#30231
Home Based Online Fashion
This online fashion store has an impressive pedigree with an equally impressive following on Instagram and...
Auckland
#30208
24/7 Fitness - A Fantastic Opportunity in...
An outstanding opportunity has become available to join a market leading franchise and invest in a brand new 24/7...
Auckland
#29881
Home-Staging North Shore
Established in 2007, the processes and systems have been fine-tuned to create a very cost-effective business returning...
Auckland
#29841
Online Retail $400k+ Return
Established for 9 years, this specialist business supplies parts and products direct to individuals as well as to the...
Auckland
#29831
Manufacturing Soft Goods $200k Return
A unique opportunity with the potential to earn $200k+ for working owner/operators running their own soft goods...
Auckland
#29752
24/7 Franchise Gym North Shore
The exercise industry continues to grow, with increasing numbers of Kiwis joining gyms each year. With more than 45...
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#29330
Franchise 24/7 Gym Perfect Location
The exercise industry continues to grow, with increasing numbers of Kiwis joining gyms each year. With more than 45...
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#29545
Northshore Retail Hardware - NP in Excess of...
Fantastic retail opportunity to be part of this successful, well recognised brand which offers full group support and...
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#29479
Run The Shop Not The tools $350K Panelbeater
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Auckland
#29231
24/7 Gym - Leading Brand - Top Location
Your opportunity to join a market leading 24/7 fitness brand which is all about quality. The key points of this...
Bay of Plenty
#28730
Are You a Business Geek?
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#29261
Vendor Meets Market, Urgent Sale
Hunts Fishing Specialists on the North Shore in Auckland has been around since 1962. It is without doubt, one of the...
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#29223
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Manawatu
#29153
Exceptional 24/7 Gym
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#29102
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#29078
Holiday Home Rental Business - Profits Over...
Within an hour's drive from Auckland, this beach side holiday home rental operation has been in business for over 15...
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#28993
Franchise Gym - Stunning Returns
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#28924
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#28820
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#28741
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#28586
Home-Staging North Shore
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#28524
Direct Marketing Current $500,000 + Surplus
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#28514
Downtown Studio Gym 10 hrs/wk Earning $80K p.a.
This unique 180m2 boutique gym has been successfully operating for 13 years in the same downtown city location. The...
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#28416
Analytical/Testing Laboratory-Profits $648,000...
This business is a laboratory supplying scientific support services to commercial enterprises across the country....
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#28382
Glazier Auckland... Must Sell, Heading Overseas
Cash surplus to the current working owner in excess of $200K pa.The construction industry in Auckland just keeps...
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#28338
Rodney - Interiors & Home Decorating
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Auckland
#28158
Online Retail
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#28132
Home Based Import Distribution Business for...
Would suit a husband and wife team wanting to work from home, with one of them having sales experience, or suitable to...
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#28131
Iconic Designer Recycle Clothing Boutique P.O.A
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#28084
Bridgestone Tyre Centre
The only specialist tyre shop in the Birkdale/Beach Haven vicinity. They have been in operation as a tyre centre for 20...
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#28007
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#27743
Devonport Tyres
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#27545
Online Home-Based This is It.
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#27290
Maintenance & Reno's - Auckland
Unique opportunity to own this technology driven maintenance/renovation building company. Strong growth potential from...
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#27083
IT Services Plus
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#26923
New Vehicle Compliance Centre
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Auckland
#25914
Gym - North Shore
This well established fitness centre has close to 500 members and is fitted out with the latest quality gym...

Lester's testimonial

"We recently engaged with Lester de Vere as the broker for a business we were interested in and ended up buying.

Lester was fantastic to deal with and he worked hard to bring both parties together to facilitate a successful transaction. He also extended advice once we had the business under contract to ensure a smooth transition. It was clear Lester was invested in the process and our/the business’ ongoing success.

I also know the vendors of the business are happy with his services as he got them a relatively quick sale for the full asking price. So, I can only thoroughly commend Lester both to sell and to purchase a business.

Proud new owners of Apex Fencing"

Bart Muylle - Purchaser APEX Fencing April 2023

"Our company was looking for an IT type business to complement our existing portfolio.  Lester de Vere from ABC Business Sales was approached as they listed such a company for sale.  In a prompt and thoroughly professional manner Lester introduced us to this business, all aspects of the business were presented. We later decided to put in an offer to purchase.  Lester informed us of the process including the fact there were multiple offers on the table and fortunately for us ours was accepted.  All through the due-diligence phase Lester kept us informed and even at the 11th hour when there was a minor glitch that required legal definition, Lester came to the rescue!  We were impressed with Lester’s diligent approach throughout the process right through to settlement, it was a pleasure working with him and I would recommend to anyone buying or selling a business to approach Lester de Vere at ABC."

Andrew - Nappies Direct

"We can’t thank you enough for selling our business! 21 years is a long time owning a stressful business. However, it was the quality of the person in you that made the process that much easier, your people skills and professionalism are second to none. You deserve every cent you receive.
Thanks forever!"

Geoff and Mandy - Splash Dive

"Lester was really helpful with mediation, trying to make sure the seller is looked after/happy and not just trying to sell the business for whatever to get a commission, and finding buyers very quickly for all of my business sales."

Iyia Liu - Entrepreneur
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