Why the Best Time to Sell Isn't About the Economy! The latest BizBuySell Insight Report shows that small business transactions are gaining speed. Deal volume jumped 8 percent from last year and 11 percent from the previous quarter, with total enterprise value surpassing 2.1 billion dollars. Buyers
READ MORE »When the Government Shuts Down, Murphy Business Brokers Keep Deals Moving! SBA lending can pause during a government shutdown, but the right preparation keeps deals moving. Here’s how Murphy Business M&A Brokers help clients and lenders stay one step ahead. A government shutdown can disrup
READ MORE »Thinking of buying or selling a business? A major new tax law just changed the math, and the timing has never been better! Here’s how the Big Beautiful Bill Act is reshaping the deal landscape: 20% QBI deduction for pass-throughs, now permanent 100% bonus depreciation on equipment, new an
READ MORE »10 Businesses That Are Still Strong Candidates to Sell Amid Tariff Uncertainty By Bill White – Murphy Business As economic headlines continue to spotlight rising tariffs and global trade tensions, many business owners are asking: Is this the right time to sell? While no business is entirely i
READ MORE »New SBA Rule Shakes Up Business Acquisitions: Foreign Investors Blocked from Deals For years, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program has been a vital funding source for entrepreneurs acquiring small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, a new policy update has signific
READ MORE »Unlocking Market Potential: Balancing Value and Salability for Your Business A common and compelling question for business owners is: how can you improve both the value and salability of your business? While many understand how to tweak financial metrics like revenue and expenses, the deeper fact
READ MORE »Jingle All the Way to a Merry Sale: Santa’s 10 Step Guide to Selling Your Business with Joy! In the magical world of the North Pole, where cheer and goodwill abound, Santa Claus has been managing a bustling enterprise for centuries. While his main focus is delivering gifts to children worldwid
READ MORE »Once you decide to sell your business, it’s natural to want a big payoff. After all, you’ve spent years of your blood, sweat, and tears building it, so why wouldn’t you want to get as much for it as possible? There’s nothing wrong with that and we aren’t saying you shouldn’t strive to
READ MORE »Confidentiality is critical when selling a business because it protects sensitive information from being disclosed to competitors, customers, suppliers, and employees, among others. With our years of experience as M&A Brokers, it’s surprising to see that some business owners think selling a
READ MORE »If you’ve ever purchased a business, you know how daunting the transition process can be, especially when it comes to how you handle the existing employees. All changes, whether they are perceived to be good or bad, can create anxiety and concern, so how new ownership handles existing employees re
READ MORE »If you’re a business owner and have reached the decision to sell your business, regardless of the reason some “due diligence” is necessary to ensure the process is as easy and profitable as possible. We certainly know that potential buyers will do their “due diligence” so it is best to be
READ MORE »The buzz is that if you are a Baby Boomer and you want to sell your business in the next few years, then you are in the majority. You are not the only Baby Boomer and will possibly have your business compete against many more similar businesses in both model and industry. In order to be well-prepare
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