Individual Buyer in Brisbane Looking to Buyout Businesses Upto AUD 140 thousand

I am an investor based in Australia with 15+ years in product and operations management, mostly in the IT sector. I also owned and operated a graphic design business for over 6 years and sold it, so I know what it takes to build, run and exit a small business. I am now looking to acquire and grow service-based businesses in Dubai that have recurring revenue and a strong local operator in place.
How I can help a business grow:
Operations and process: I build systems, workflows and KPIs so the business runs smoothly without relying on one person.
Product and service thinking: I can sharpen the offering, pricing and packaging, and find new revenue streams.
Financial discipline: I track margins, unit economics and cash flow closely.
Technology and digital growth: I can help with CRM, booking and invoicing tools, automation, branding and online presence.
Long-term, hands-off capital: I back local managers and teams rather than micromanaging.
I am after long-term ownership rather than a quick flip, and I am happy to keep the existing team in place.

Acquiring / Buying a Business, Investing in a Business

I am an investor based in Australia, so I look for businesses that can run day to day without me, with a local manager or operator in charge. These are the main things I look at:
Recurring revenue: I prefer businesses with ongoing contracts or repeat customers over one-off sales. Predictable income matters more to me than headline growth.
Owner independence: The business should not depend on the current owner's personal relationships or skills. A paid handover period is a plus.
Real profit after a manager: I rebuild the numbers with a salaried operator included. If the profit disappears once the owner's labour is paid for, it's not an investment for me.
Verifiable financials: I want 12–24 months of bank statements, invoices and VAT returns that match the P&L.
Reasonable price: I look for roughly 2–4x EBITDA, with a payback of about 3–4 years.
Low capital needs and simple operations: Low stock, low equipment spend and easy-to-replace staff.
Clean legal position: A transferable licence, compliant staff visas and wages, and no hidden debts or liabilities.
Spread of customers: No single client making up a large share of revenue.
Businesses I like: B2B service businesses with contracts, such as commercial cleaning, facility maintenance, laundry and similar services, where customers rarely switch once things work.
Businesses I dislike: Cafes and restaurants, because they depend on location, rent, food costs and a hands-on owner. I also avoid stock-heavy retail, trend-driven businesses, and anything where the owner is the main product.

• Connected with 2 businesses
• Received 2 proposals
• Received a proposal from AI-powered gaming platform backed by a large social community and strong brand partnerships.
• Received a proposal from Profitable beauty e-commerce brand from Sheridan, USA with 54k customers is available for acquisition.