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Buy a Business

Buying a Business

Buying a Business with Murphy Business Sales - Columbus, OH

How Murphy Business Helps Business Buyers

Murphy Business brokers help individuals and companies find the right business or franchise for their lifestyle, goals, and financial objectives. We match our clients in Ohio with the greatest business opportunities available.

Although no two transactions are alike, your Murphy broker will play an important role in helping to make the business transfer process more efficient, from the initial meeting to the closing table. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerages in the North America, Murphy offers a variety of services to buyers of privately held businesses.

We can help make your goal of owning a business a reality.

Many buyers don’t know where to start when acquiring a business. That’s where we come in. Murphy Business helps connect sellers with entrepreneurs who are are interested in buying a business and guides them through the entire buying process. We will customize your search to present you with the most suitable businesses. We help buyers:

    - Refine their purchase criteria

    - Develop and execute a search plan

    - Confirm the business value

    - Develop a purchase offer

    - Structure and negotiate the deal

    - Coordinate due diligence, financing, and closing details

This is where our proven, 8-step process to acquiring a business comes into play. Purchasing a business is a big decision and Murphy Business Sales - Ohio is confident we can help you make sufficiently informed decisions through this process and facilitate a better deal.

How to Buy a Business

Buy a business with confidence. Our experienced business brokers help each buyer find the right business for sale that matches their financial and personal goals.

Our professionals will thoroughly evaluate your purchase requirements and perform a business search. Next, we will present a list of qualified candidates that meet your needs. Our valuation experts will then establish fair market value of any business for sale, to ensure you receive the maximum value for your expenditure.

If needed, we can use our banking contacts to assist you in arranging to finance, both traditional and SBA small business loans. Murphy will continue to offer you guidance through closing, the end of the buying process.

The Buying Process

  • Identifying Parameters

    Your Murphy broker will assess your skills, interests, experience, and goals to tailor the search for businesses that fit your needs.

  • Locating Solid Opportunities

    Your broker will sift through businesses to find ones with solid financials and suitability, including franchise options.

  • Arranging Meetings and Site Visits

    Your broker will handle scheduling appointments and site visits, freeing up your time.

  • Assisting with Determining Business Value

    Leverage your broker’s expertise in negotiation and deal structuring.

  • Handling Negotiations and the Offer to Purchase

    Your broker will guide negotiations, ensuring a smooth transaction adhering to regulations and financing requirements.

  • Obtaining the Paperwork Necessary to Close

    Utilize standardized forms recognized by professionals to streamline the closing process.

  • Managing the Due Diligence Process

    Your broker will help navigate the complex due diligence phase, ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained.

  • Post-Closing

    Your broker will be there at closing and beyond to address any post-closing issues that arise.

Call your Columbus (OH) Murphy Business office for professional expertise in buying a business.

Embark on Your Journey to Business Ownership!

Contact our Columbus, Ohio office to explore purchasing a business, benefiting from our extensive market exposure and efficient processes.


Murphy will guide you through the entire journey, from evaluating potential businesses to finding suitable opportunities, qualifying sellers, and successfully navigating the purchase process to closing.



The Columbus OH office services the following areas: South Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati and everywhere in-between.

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