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Buying a Business

Buying a Business with Murphy Business Sales - Greensboro, NC

We match our clients with the best businesses for sale by utilizing over one hundred and forty Murphy Business offices in North America and via affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. These connections help reveal the greatest opportunities to buyers. The benefits of choosing Murphy Business as your partner reach beyond what a local real estate or business sales firm can offer.

Why Buy in Guilford County?

    Business-Friendly Environment

    North Carolina is a Right-to-Work state

    Less than 4% of the workforce in Guilford County are unionized

    No inventory tax

    State and local incentives, as well as state tax credits (including a credit for R&D), are available to qualifying companies

    Greensboro/High Point recently ranked number 1 in the nation by Site Selection Magazine for new and expanded corporate facilities for regions of its size

    Location and Transportation Infrastructure

    Outstanding East Coast location midway between New York and Miami where more than half the U.S. population is within 650 miles

    Four major Interstate Highways intersect in Greensboro

    Ground facilities operated by FedEx, UPS, and USPS

    The FedEx Mid Atlantic Air Hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport

    Only 3.5 hours from North Carolina’s two deep-water ports at Wilmington and Morehead City Greensboro features one of the largest concentrations of trucking companies on the East Coast, as well as excellent trailer availability

    Quality of Life and Education

    Greensboro is an inviting Southern city that has proven irresistible to people looking to escape the chaotic frenzy of big city life

    There are 27 golf clubs and courses and the hiking trail, Mountains to the Sea Trail (MST), passes through Greensboro and Guilford County helping lead to healthier, happier employees

    At less than half a day’s drive away from the mountains and the beach, Guilford County is a prime location for all outdoor recreation activities

    Guilford County boasts more than ten institutions of higher learning, assisting companies to achieve world-class workforces

    Greensboro is investing heavily in new areas such as the sciences of nanotechnology and nano-engineering, as well as composite materials research

    Wake Forest University, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University, and Davidson are within 75 miles of Guilford County, providing access to world class workforce talent.

How to Buy a Business

Murphy Business provides assistance to buyers throughout every step of the buying process to match you with the optimal purchase. These experienced business brokers, who have owned or managed a business in the past, will help you through the buying process. Murphy Business works with buyers to engage them in a comprehensive business search. Our network provides access to thousands of business for sale many of which are not released to the public, in turn allowing the most aggregate view of possibilities.

Once a prospective business is identified, our valuation professionals provide buyers a fair market value for the business to ensure you are receiving the maximum value for your dollars spent. Our banker connections will assist in arranging traditional financing or an SBA business loan if needed.

Murphy Business helps connect buyers and sellers daily and pilot them through the entire buying process. We will customize your search to present you the most suitable businesses.

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 Greensboro, North Carolina (NC) Murphy Business office for professional expertise in buying a business.

Embark on Your Journey to Business Ownership!

Contact our Greensboro, North Carolina (NC) 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 Greensboro, North Carolina (NC) office has beneficial connections in Greensboro, Kernersville, High Point, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Jamestown, Stokesdale, and Madison.

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