A Sounding Board, Not A Sales Pitch
Most business owners will only ever own and exit one business in their lifetime. You invest a huge part of yourself, and you risk precious time and money to make it work..
But when it comes time to think about "what's next" it can be an incredibly lonely place. Who do you talk to about the financial realities and relentless, everyday stresses of running a business?
It's usually very difficult to have those conversations with family (as much as they care about you) or staff. .
Kerr Capital was founded in 2002 and provides services and advice for business owners.
All discussions are confidential so you can talk freely about you, your business, and your future.
We bring deep commercial experience (including more than 20 years as Business Valuers & Business Brokers) and an agnostic agenda. Our focus is helping you make the right call - whether that means selling, doubling down to grow, or actively deferring the decision.
Meet Michael Kerr, Founder
Michael understands the weight of the decisions SME owners carry. He combines decades of top-tier financial expertise with a genuine passion for mentoring and guiding business owners through complex, highly emotional transitions.
With a career spanning corporate giants like Ernst & Young and National Australia Bank, to working directly inside internet technology startups, Michael has sat on all sides of the commercial table. Over the past two decades, he has advised thousands of business owners, helping them successfully navigate the preparation, valuation, and sale of businesses ranging from $100K to over $30M.
Beyond the transaction, Michael is deeply committed to the human side of business. He has dedicated years to mentoring through Social Ventures Australia and the Victorian Small Business Mentoring Service, as well as serving as a Director for Bonsai Social Firm (creating employment for workers with mental disabilities).
He knows that behind every set of financials is an owner who just wants to make better decisions for their future.
Professional Credentials
When you are discussing your business future, you need absolute confidence in the person sitting across the table. Michael holds these professional accreditations:
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MBA (Melbourne Business School)
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Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne)
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Registered Business Valuer (Australian Institute of Business Brokers - AIBB)
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Licensed Business Broker
Let's Talk About Your Next Move
If you aren't sure about what to do with your business, don't know what its worth, or if you've received an unexpected offer and don't know how to respond, call Michael for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
