Before you invest everything,
know where you stand.
Built on decades of real Australian business experience — the hard lessons, the costly mistakes, and the questions every founder wishes someone had asked them first.
A Message From the VentureGuard Team
"After a long life operating businesses in and around Australia, we decided it was time to give back."
Between us, we have built, scaled, bought, sold — and yes, sometimes failed at — businesses across nearly every industry this country has to offer. We made expensive mistakes so you don't have to.
Whether you are starting something from scratch or buying an existing operation, the risks are different — and so are the questions that matter. That is why VentureGuard offers two separate assessments, each built specifically for your situation.
For those starting a new venture, our assessment focuses on preparation gaps — financial readiness, market understanding, operational planning, and the personal resilience it takes to survive year one. For those buying an existing business, the focus shifts to verification — financial due diligence, lease exposure, hidden liabilities, and whether the price reflects the true reality of the business.
Not all questions carry equal weight. Our scoring formula reflects what we have seen matter most in the real world — and in acquisition due diligence, financial verification carries the heaviest weight because that is where most buyers get hurt.
This is our way of giving back. We want your journey — whatever form it takes — to begin on the best possible footing.
Your Personalised Report — $99 AUD
Once you complete the questionnaire, your Business Readiness Report is available for a one-time fee of $99 AUD. Payment is collected at the end of the assessment — before your report is unlocked. There are no subscriptions or hidden costs.
Choose Your Path
What is your venture?
Your answers are confidential and used only to generate your report.