For Australian business owners planning what comes next
When you're ready to step back, your business should keep going.
I buy and invest in established Australian businesses whose owners are planning their next chapter. You decide how and when you exit. Your team, your customers and the name you built are looked after.
A personal approach
Glynn WilliamsBusiness buyer & long-term investor
About me
I'm Glynn Williams.
For 30 years I've worked inside the operations of some of the largest companies in Australia and the world, helping them run better systems and processes.
I'm the founder and CEO of Emphasys, an Australian SAP Gold Partner and Anthropic Partner. I've written three books published by Osborne McGraw Hill, I hold an Executive MBA, and I sit on the advisory board of the UTS Executive MBA.
I'm not a fund and I'm not a broker. I buy businesses to hold and grow over the long term, and I'll be the person you deal with from the first phone call to the day you hand over the keys.
What I look for
Established businesses with sound foundations.
I look at the whole business, not just a checklist. These guide the first conversation.
The basics matter too: loyal customers, a reliable team and an owner who is ready to plan a change. If your business doesn't tick every box, get in touch anyway. A short conversation costs nothing.
What I bring
Experience that supports the business—not change for its own sake.
Beyond buying the business, I bring 30 years of experience in making businesses run better, including modern systems, clearer reporting and better use of technology.
Any change is introduced carefully, with your team, and at a pace that protects what already works.
My commitments to you
A process built on discretion and respect.
Confidentiality from day one
I'll sign a confidentiality agreement before I see any numbers. Your staff, customers and competitors won't hear about it from me.
Straight answers
If it isn't the right fit, I'll tell you quickly and honestly.
Respect for your team
My intention is to keep the people who made the business what it is.
Care for your name
I intend to keep the business name and the reputation you've built.
These commitments describe my intentions. The final terms of any transaction are agreed in writing with the parties' professional advisers.
How it works
Clear steps, at your pace.
- 01
A confidential conversation
A 30-minute call or coffee, with no obligation and no paperwork.
- 02
Getting to know the business
We sign a confidentiality agreement and I review the financials and operations.
- 03
A clear proposal
If the fit is right, I'll set out a straightforward written proposal for you to consider with your advisers.
- 04
An agreed handover
We work through the details with your accountant and lawyer, then transition at the pace we've agreed.
For accountants and advisers
Your client relationship will be respected.
If you advise business owners who are thinking about succession, I welcome introductions. I'll treat your client with the same care you would, keep you involved throughout, and respect your relationship with them.
Frequently asked questions
A few straightforward answers.
Will my staff find out?
Not from me. Everything stays confidential until you decide it's time to tell them.
Do I need a broker?
No. You're welcome to use one, but you can also speak to me directly. I'd always encourage you to involve your accountant and lawyer.
What if I'm not ready to sell yet?
That's fine. Many of the best transitions are planned two to five years ahead. An early conversation helps you understand your options.
Will you change the business name?
My intention is to keep it. The name carries the reputation you've built.
Is this connected to Emphasys?
No. This is my personal investment activity and it is separate from Emphasys.
Contact
Start with a confidential conversation.
Every enquiry is read by me personally. There is no obligation, and you do not need to have everything worked out before getting in touch.
Your details will be used only to respond to your enquiry and are handled in accordance with the privacy policy.
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