{"id":771,"date":"2020-06-17T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/blog\/?p=771"},"modified":"2025-05-30T02:43:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T06:43:20","slug":"sell-a-company-with-murphy-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/blog\/sell-a-company-with-murphy-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Sell a Company with Murphy Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Murphy Business, we\u2019re business sales specialists. If you\u2019re looking to sell a company, you can partner with us to ensure you get the maximum value out of the final deal. Not only will you have access to our experience and expertise, but you\u2019ll also benefit from our extensive connections. Combined, these factors provide you with the assistance you need during every step of the transaction, while also making it simple to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/business-brokerage\/sell-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell a company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Our Experts Can Help You Sell a Company<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our business brokers have unique insight into the business market as many of them were once successful business owners themselves. This experience enables them to understand any concerns you\u2019re facing and explain the options you have in a clear and accommodating manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our personal experience with business ownership and management lends itself well to facilitating business transactions that leave both buyers and sellers satisfied with the ultimate purchase agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-689 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/38228866_xxl-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"buying an established business\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/38228866_xxl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/38228866_xxl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/38228866_xxl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/38228866_xxl-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valuation &amp; Marketing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sales process always begins with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/business-valuation-services\/overview-of-business-valuation-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business valuation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This procedure makes it possible to price your business in a fair and accurate manner, ensuring the final sale price reflects the true value of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After we\u2019ve determined how to price your business, we\u2019ll design a plan to market it to potential buyers. We work with a wide range of strategies to promote our clients\u2019 businesses, from advertising in trade publications to targeted marketing and direct mail campaigns. As part of your marketing plan, we\u2019ll also create a comprehensive Offering Portfolio containing all the information buyers need to assess their interest in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We go above and beyond for our clients by promoting their businesses through the national and international networks of our affiliates. This access enables word of your business to reach a more extensive pool of buyers and increases your chances of landing a deal that meets your expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiations &amp; Agreement Finalization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a buyer is just the beginning. Next comes the often complicated process of negotiating with the buyer and creating a deal structure. This can be a tenuous time for both buyers and sellers, as small misunderstandings or miscommunications can lead to the whole deal unraveling. Having a business broker act as a mediator helps prevent these issues from getting in the way of an agreement that is satisfactory to both parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can rely on us to steadily negotiate on your behalf while keeping you in the loop on the terms of sale and ensuring you have the final say on all decisions. With our assistance, you can successfully sell a company while minimizing stress and maintaining perspective, focusing on your future at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the Scope of Our Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our breadth of experience includes business transactions across a wide range of industries, from construction and transportation to lodging and retail. Take a look at just a few of the different types of businesses we <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/murphybusiness.com\/business-brokerage\/view-our-listings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">currently have listed for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Restaurants, cafes, and bakeries. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a cafe that\u2019s been open for over four decades to an award-winning, European-style bakery to a casual Tex-Mex franchise with great visibility, we have a number of businesses for sale in the food service industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Construction and commercial contracting. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An extremely profitable structural concrete contractor, a leading rigging and crane service, and a fabricator of exterior structures are just a few of the exciting companies available through our brokers.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recreation and lodging.<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We look forward to connecting entrepreneurs with an amazing outdoor entertainment venue with potential for a vineyard. We also have a lakefront resort available for purchase, as well as a fun corporate event business.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell a company with confidence by partnering with Murphy Business. Give us a call today at (888) 561-3243 to connect with a business broker in your local area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Murphy Business, we\u2019re business sales specialists. If you\u2019re looking to sell a company, you can partner with us to ensure you get the maximum value out of the final deal. Not only will you have access to our experience and expertise, but you\u2019ll also benefit from our extensive connections. 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