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Buying a Business

Buying a Business with Murphy Business Sales - New Orleans, LA

We match our clients with the best business for sale by utilizing the many Murphy Business offices nationally, as well as affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. These affiliations give us access to businesses for sale, many of which are never publicly advertised, giving you the maximum number of candidates when buying a business. We will work as a team to help you reach your goal.

When choosing the Murphy Business - New Orleans, Louisiana (LA) team, you will have a professional partner represent you through the entire process and answer all of your questions on how to buy a business. All of our professionals have owned or managed a business in the past, which gives us first-hand experience to help guide our clients through the process of buying a business.

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.



    Determine What Type Of Business To Buy - We’ll work with you to understand what kind of business you are looking for and why. We’ll also work to understand your personal history and experiences so that we can help find you a business that you’ll be happy and successful in.

    Find The Right Business - Once we understand what kind of business to look for, we’ll go to work finding you the right business. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a year and depends on the type and size of business that you are looking for.

    Make An Offer To Purchase - Once we’ve located the right business we’ll put together an offer to purchase. This is a detailed contract that spells out the purchase price, closing date, exactly what you are purchasing as well as any contingencies that may be necessary in order to protect you.

    Negotiate And Structure A Deal - We will be the go-between in the negotiation between the seller and buyer and will work diligently to ensure that everyone comes away happy. Murphy Business has relationships with some of the premier loan brokerage firms in the country, who have relationships with hundreds of lenders and the expertise to know which ones to go to for which types of deals.

    Perform Due Diligence - During the due diligence period, you will make sure that everything is in order for the business. We will facilitate this happening, as well as be there to smooth over any hiccups that may come up to ensure that the deal happens.

    Finalize Closing - Once due diligence has been performed and everything is in order the buyer and seller will attend the closing where all necessary documents are signed and any loans are finalized.

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 New Orleans, Louisiana (LA) Murphy Business office for professional expertise in buying a business.

Embark on Your Journey to Business Ownership!

Contact our New Orleans, Louisiana (LA) 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 New Orleans Murphy office serves New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette.

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