Sunbelt Opens New Office in Australia

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, August 18, 2008 – Sunbelt®, the largest international business brokerage network, welcomes Ronald Assad as the owner of the Sunbelt of North Brisbane - Queensland office. The new office is located on Gympie Road Chermside.

“The Brisbane area is the fastest growing area in Australia. Industries, such aviation, healthcare and manufacturing, are booming,” stated Ronald. “I am thrilled to join the business community in such a high-growth area.”

With twenty years experience as a business owner, Ronald has been involved in a variety of businesses, including wholesaling, supermarkets, refrigeration repairs, coffee shops and now business brokerage. He is also an accredited member of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and a member of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB) and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). In his spare time, Ronald enjoys weekend activities with his family and making his own preservative-free sausage.

“I have owned many businesses, so I understand the questions and concerns of buyers and sellers,” added Ronald. “Adding value to the buying and selling process is a great opportunity for our office to connect with the small business community of North Brisbane.”

About Sunbelt
Sunbelt was founded in 1978 in Charleston, South Carolina and began franchising its operations in 1993. Sunbelt office owners and business brokers specialize in helping individuals and companies buy and sell businesses in all four areas of the private business market: Main Street, Franchise Sales, Franchise Resales and Middle Market. There are approximately 325 independently owned and operated Sunbelt offices on five continents. To learn more, please visit www.sunbeltnetwork.com.