Selling your business is one of the most significant financial and professional decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’ve spent years building your company or inherited it through family, the process requires careful goal setting, strategic planning, and expert guidance to achieve the best possible outcome.
At Murphy Business Sales, we believe that what you focus on, you find—and that applies to selling your business as much as it does to running it. As specialists in the lower middle market, mergers and acquisitions, and Main Street sales, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with every transaction. Our brokers leverage extensive experience and a robust buyer network to help you achieve your goals with confidence.
Before you take any steps toward selling, it’s critical to establish clear personal and financial goals for your exit. Ask yourself:
What do I want to achieve financially? Do you need a specific sale price to fund retirement, a new venture, or other future plans?
What timeline do I have in mind? Do you want to sell quickly or transition out over a few years?
What will happen to my employees and customers? Do you prefer a buyer who will maintain the company culture?
Do I want to stay involved post-sale? Are you open to consulting or seller financing?
Murphy Business Brokers customize the sales process based on your goals, whether you’re looking for a fast exit, the highest price, or the right buyer to continue your legacy.
A successful exit requires advanced preparation. Buyers are looking for well-organized, profitable businesses with minimal risk. Here’s how to get your business in top shape before listing:
🔹 Financial Clean-Up
🔹 Operational Streamlining
🔹 Value-Boosting Strategies
Murphy Brokers help identify gaps and create a plan to maximize business value before listing.
When it’s time to go to market, working with a Murphy Business Broker ensures that you sell confidentially, efficiently, and at the best possible price.
🔹 Business Valuation & Pricing Strategy Murphy Brokers conduct a comprehensive business valuation, comparing industry trends, financial performance, and market conditions to determine a realistic and competitive asking price.
🔹 Confidential & Targeted Marketing Your business is discreetly marketed to a pool of qualified buyers through:
This ensures maximum exposure while protecting sensitive business information.
🔹 Buyer Screening & Negotiation Not all buyers are the right fit. Murphy Brokers screen potential buyers for financial capability, experience, and serious intent before they gain access to confidential information.
Once offers come in, your broker will: ✔️ Negotiate the best terms (not just price, but deal structure, financing, and contingencies) ✔️ Guide you through due diligence and buyer requests ✔️ Ensure a smooth closing process to minimize delays and disruptions
A successful sale doesn’t end at closing—it includes a well-planned transition to ensure long-term success for both you and the buyer.
Handover Assistance: Will you provide training or consulting post-sale? Financial Planning: Work with an advisor to manage proceeds from the sale. Next Chapter: Whether it’s retirement, a new venture, or personal time, set goals for what comes next!
Selling a business is not a one-size-fits-all process. Murphy Business Sales takes a personalized, strategic approach to help business owners exit on their own terms.
If you’re considering selling in the next 1-5 years, the best time to start planning is now.
Contact Murphy Business Sales for a confidential consultation and business valuation—let’s create a roadmap for your successful exit.
