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Sunil Patil of LINK Business Brokers Waikato Joins NZ Business Connect as the 100th Member

NZ Business Connect / 25 February 2026

Pictured above: L-R Sunil Patil of LINK Business Brokers Waikato and NZ Business Connect Founder Phillip Quay NZ Business Connect is proud to announce and welcome Sunil Patil of LINK Business Brokers Waikato as its milestone 100th member, a significant achievement for the growing network of trusted business professionals across New Zealand. Sunil began operating as a business consultant in the Waikato in 2023, establishing Xcel Business Consultants after decades in senior commercial, operational and strategy roles across the dairy, food and plastics industries, including with Fonterra. In 2024, he expanded into business brokerage, and in 2025 launched Smart Business Exit, a modern platform dedicated to exit planning, education and seller readiness. Throughout his career, Sunil has seen a consistent theme over and again: phenomenal businesses often lose value at that final point of sale because they are not positioned in a “buyer-confidence” format. Financial clarity, system strength, risk transparency and reduced owner dependency are frequently overlooked until it’s too late. His hybrid model addresses this gap by combining structured brokerage with practical consulting. Today, Sunil’s work sits at the intersection of brokerage and practical consulting for SME owners all over the Waikato and the wider Golden Triangle, particularly in food manufacturing, agribusiness, engineering, trade services and technology sectors. Through LINK, he manages confidential appraisals, targeted marketing, buyer screening and negotiation. Xcel Business Consultants and Smart Business Exit supports owners months or even years before sale, lifting performance, improving reporting and building credible sale narratives. His core philosophy is simple: Value = Earnings X Confidence. Buyers purchase trust, and well-prepared businesses achieve stronger outcomes. Describing himself as a hybrid broker, Sunil combines a deal-maker mindset with strategic consulting expertise. Whether running a structured sale process or working alongside an owner over time to improve systems and reduce dependency, his focus remains the same: helping owners exit with clarity, confidence and dignity. Reaching 100 members marks an important milestone for NZ Business Connect, and Sunil’s integrity-driven, relationship-focused approach reflects the calibre of professionals within the network. Contact Sunil Patil LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-patil-b1136710/ Website: https://www.smartbusinessexit.co.nz/#contact LINK Website: https://linkbusiness.co.nz/business-broker/sunil-patil/ Business enquiries email: sunil.patil@linkbusiness.co.nz Mobile +64 21 814 424 Contact NZ Business Connect Phillip Quay 027 458 7724 phillip@nzbusinessconnect.co.nz www.nzbusinessconnect.co.nz

Sim Consulting Joins NZ Business Connect – Strengthening SMEs Through Strategy, Structure and Sustainable Growth

NZ Business Connect welcomes Sim Consulting, founded by business adviser Aylwin Sim. Established in 2023, the consultancy began with a mission to help organisations improve performance by strengthening their systems, planning, and execution. As Aylwin supported a range of corporate clients, he recognised that many small and medium-sized businesses faced similar pressures but often without the tools or structure needed to manage growth effectively. This led to an expanded focus in 2024, with Sim Consulting now working closely with SMEs and family-owned companies across New Zealand to help them operate with more clarity, confidence, and control. Sim Consulting provides advisory services, business coaching, and practical implementation support. These services are delivered through structured frameworks and regular sessions designed to help owners refine their strategy once, then follow through with processes and actions that genuinely move the business forward. The consultancy works particularly with SMEs in construction and trades, manufacturing and engineering, logistics and energy, and professional services. Aylwin brings more than twenty years of experience in leadership, operations, and delivery. Having worked both inside organisations and as an external adviser, he understands the realities of running a business and avoids offering solutions that sound good on paper but fail in practice. Clients value his ability to break complex challenges into clear steps, build workable systems, and guide teams through improvement in a way that feels achievable rather than overwhelming. Sim Consulting is built on the belief that businesses should support their owners and enable a sustainable lifestyle, not consume all their energy. By helping SMEs strengthen their operations, improve decision-making, and build reliable systems, Aylwin equips them for long-term stability and growth. NZ Business Connect is pleased to welcome Aylwin Sim and Sim Consulting, a practical and forward-thinking partner for organisations ready to strengthen their foundations and move confidently into their next stage of growth. Contact Aylwin Sim https://sim.consulting aylwin@sim.consulting Contact NZ Business Connect 027 458 7724 phillip@nzbusinessconnect.co.nz