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Buy a Business

Buying a Business

Buying a Business with Murphy Business Sales -
Portland, OR

Murphy Business adheres to the highest professional standards when helping you buy a business. Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations help reveal the greatest opportunity to buyers. We will work as a team to allow you to reach your ultimate goal. When choosing the Portland, OR Murphy Business office, you will have a professional partner to represent you through the entire process and answer all of your questions on how to buy a business.

The Portland-Vancouver metro area offers the world an increasingly competitive location from which to conduct business. Entrepreneur Magazine has just ranked Portland in their top ten start-up friendly cities. They note great resources and many advantages: including vibrant electronics, clean-tech, health sciences and apparel sectors, and one of the largest and most innovative open source software communities in the world. Plus, the quality of life–Portland is a perennial favorite on most livable and most sustainable cities lists–means a high retention rate for workers.

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 Portland (OR) Murphy Business office for professional expertise in buying a business.

Embark on Your Journey to Business Ownership!

Contact our Portland, OR 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.

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