Yard By Yard
About this opportunity
Yard by Yard stands out as one of Townsville’s most reliable and well-equipped tree maintenance and removal operators. With 11 years of proven performance, a multi-year commercial contract recently secured, and quality plant & equipment included, this business offers a rare combination of stability, profitability and growth potential. The operation is streamlined, efficient and built around a strong reputation for safety, professionalism and fast turnaround — making it an ideal acquisition for an arborist, contractor or operator looking to scale.
The business is currently profitable even while operating at only 3 ‘on the tool days’ per week, demonstrating both operational efficiency and significant upside for a motivated new owner. With a strong civil and commercial client base, excellent equipment, and a brand trusted across the region, Yard by Yard is well set for continued performance, with established clients and increasing demand across the region.
Business Story
Yard by Yard is a long-established, highly regarded vegetation management and arboriculture business servicing Townsville and the wider North Queensland region. With 11 years under the same ownership, the business has built a reputation for delivering safe, professional and technically skilled tree services.
The business provides a comprehensive suite of services including hazard tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, land clearing, cyclone clean-up, powerline-adjacent work, and tree assessments. Yard By Yard is equipped to undertake complex, high-risk and restricted-access work that many competitors cannot service. This capability is supported by a well-maintained fleet that includes EWPs, Vermeer chippers, a stump grinder and a 10m tip truck.
Yard by Yard’s client base spans Australian Federal Government departments, national construction and mining companies, real estate managers, insurance contractors and residential customers. This breadth of commercial relationships positions the business as a trusted provider for high-value, long-term work across multiple sectors.
Operationally, the business is streamlined and efficient, with profitability achieved even while running a reduced weekly schedule. A newly signed 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 year contract with a multi-national tier-one contractor provides multi-year revenue stability and a strong forward pipeline. Supported by a solid asset base, substantial work in progress, and a reputation for safety, reliability and technical expertise, Yard by Yard presents a compelling opportunity for an operator seeking a well-established, contract-ready business in a growing regional market.
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Denny brings a distinguished career spanning corporate management, national and international FMCG organisations, and hands on ownership of multiple small businesses. His background includes extensive experience in operational management, sales and marketing leadership, franchise management, and the successful ownership and operation of motels, courier services, and supermarket businesses.
Recognising a gap in the market for a communicator with deep operational insight and genuine commercial understanding, Denny established his business broking practice in 2007. Drawing on decades of combined corporate and small business experience, he has elevated the standard of business brokering through the creation of the Business Sales Group—comprising of NQ Business Sales, CQ Business Sales, FNQ Business Sales and SEQ Business Sales.
Today, the Business Sales Group operates as a highly automated, technology driven organisation, delivering exceptional reach, rapid response times, and a consistently professional product. This modern platform has set new benchmarks in efficiency, presentation, and buyer engagement.
Denny’s focus remains unwavering: to support both sellers and buyers throughout the transaction process and deliver outcomes that are fair, transparent, and commercially sound. He continues to grow the business footprint while embracing the latest technologies to ensure clients receive a premium, high quality service.
Elliott Millar is a business broker dedicated to making the sales journey clear, supported, and stress free for business owners. With five years’ experience as a Marine Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy — including a secondment to the Royal Australian Navy — he brings a calm, structured, and dependable approach to every transaction. His background “supporting engineering teams in the management of critical naval assets” shaped his ability to stay composed under pressure and guide people through complex processes with clarity.
Elliott’s focus is simple: ensure clients feel informed, understood, and confident from the first conversation through to settlement. He breaks the sales process into clear, manageable steps, sets realistic expectations, and provides steady guidance so owners never feel overwhelmed or uncertain.
He works closely with clients to understand their goals, prepare their business for market, and present it in a way that reflects its true strengths. His people first leadership style — developed through mentoring teams and coordinating high stakes operations — ensures every client receives patient communication, thoughtful advice, and consistent support.
Whether managing enquiries, coordinating with buyers, or facilitating a smooth handover, Elliott prioritises transparency, communication, and a positive experience for all involved. His commitment extends beyond completing a transaction; he aims to make the entire process easier, more comfortable, and genuinely supported.
Elliott’s promise to his clients: clear communication, steady support, and a sales process that feels manageable every step of the way.
Phil started his working career in purchasing with large and multi-national companies in Sydney.
A family relocation to Bowen in 1974 was the catalyst to owning his own business.
Phil has been in various businesses from Pest Control to Delicatessen/Takeaway and has for the last 39 years built a wholesale business that has served Bowen, Whitsundays, Mackay and the Coalfields, from 1 truck and himself to 6 trucks and 15 employees.
This has given Phil a very solid knowledge of the area from Bowen to Rockhampton and what it takes to thrive in business there.
Phil has a strong knowledge of business and business practices built through the process of growing his own business as well as time spent on State Franchise Council and dealing with the many changing government policies in those 39 years.
The process of selling his own business has shown Phil the real need for a locally based business broker, easily contacted and heavily focused on the Central Queensland area, which has led to his involvement in CQ Business Brokers.