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Selling a Business with the Utah Murphy Business Professionals

Each year 20% of all businesses will change hands in some fashion. Changing investment parameters, retirement, health concerns, or a change in family situations may all cause a business owner to consider the sale of a business interest. And studies have shown that businesses sold using a professional intermediary sell for an average of more than 20% higher price.

A Murphy Business professional can help a business owner to successfully navigate the path to a successful business sale.

Assess the” sellability” of the business and make the modifications to the business needed to maximize the value

Prepare a marketing plan and promotional materials to display the business in the best possible light. Pre-negotiate financing scenarios with pre-qualified lenders to minimize financing issues
Assist the seller in dealing with issues surrounding a sale including dealing with employees, maintaining confidentiality and maintaining ongoing business operations
Expose the business promotionally, locally as well as nationally, to the maximum number of pre-qualified buyers
Assist the seller with preparation and delivery of due diligence material for a prospective buyer
Work with the seller and other professionals to assist the seller to determine the optimal structure for after-tax sales proceeds

Selling a Business with the Utah Murphy Business Professionals

How to Sell a Business

All of our professionals have owned or managed a business in the past, which gives us first-hand experience to help pilot clients through the process of selling a business.

The experienced professionals at the Utah (UT) office will be with you each step of the way when answering the challenging questions of “how to sell a business.”

Arrange a business valuation
Prepare a detailed offering portfolio
Develop a marketing plan to sell the business
Implement the plan and promote to potential buyers
Negotiate offer to purchase or letter of intent
Coordinate Due Diligence
Finalize Closing through Financing and Funding

We provide a detailed confidential offering memorandum; rather than a typical one page MLS sheet. Going above and beyond in information gathering and presentation is just one way Murphy Business exceeds expectations to help provide information for buyers in their due diligence efforts. These efforts often provide smoother sales with speedier transaction times.

In addition, Murphy Business brokers create a customized marketing plan to attract the most suitable qualified buyer. Our local and national connections and associations create a network of thousands of brokers seeking out the correct buyer.

We provide our network of banking professionals to assist the buyer with traditional financing or SBA small business loans. While providing this service we can often minimize the amount of seller financing, if needed. Murphy Business assists sellers through all the steps of a business sale, even through the closing.

Benefits to Sellers

Selling your business can be an exhilarating yet daunting task. At Murphy Business, we understand the importance of laying a strong foundation from the outset.

We begin by preparing a professional valuation to determine your business’s fair market value, ensuring it is appropriately priced to enhance the chances of a successful sale. Murphy experts also create a detailed offering portfolio, setting the stage for an appealing presentation to potential buyers. With a commitment to surpassing expectations, our brokers develop customized marketing plans designed to attract qualified buyers. Our extensive network of local and national brokers helps identify the perfect buyer for your business.
We provide buyers with access to our network of banking professionals, assisting them with traditional financing or SBA small business loans, which can sometimes minimize the need for seller financing.

Contact our office to ensure maximum marketing exposure and a swift selling process. From valuation to preparing your business for sale, identifying and qualifying potential purchasers, and managing the process to closing, Murphy Business is with you every step of the way.

Take the First Step Towards Your Business Success!

Contact your local Utah (UT) office to sell a business with maximum marketing exposure and minimum selling time.

Murphy will be with you from the business valuation to preparing it for sale, then finding and qualifying prospective purchasers, and lastly managing the process to a successful closing.

The Utah (UT) office serves Logan, Provo / Orem, Salt Lake City, Ogden, St. George, Cedar City, and Park City. A strong presence in the community provides insight into the local market.

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