My Services

Selling a business isn't easy.  There are lots of moving parts  and many important tasks to accomplish --- valuation, financing, negotiation, due diligence, contracts, and taxes to name a few.  However, some of the biggest challenges involve people and personalities.  Managing the players is often like "herding cats".  Getting everyone (buyer, attorney, banker, accountant, spouse, partner, etc.) moving in the same direction, at the same time, is challenging.

As a successful business owner, you know how to get things done.  However, this is NOT the time to do it yourself.  There's too much at stake.  It's the biggest financial decision you may ever make.  

This is where I come in.  As a professional business broker, I  guide you through this challenging and life-changing transition. I work with you  and facilitate the transaction to a successful close.

Professional business sale services include:

• business valuation to determine the potential market price
• Prepare confidential offering package
• Develop comprehensive marketing plan
• Confidential advertising through our global networks
• Negotiate the purchase offer and deal structure
• Due diligence guidance with your CPA and attorney
• Assist buyer to acquire financing to help close the deal
• Close the sale and assure completion of necessary paperwork for the business transfer.

All conversations are confidential.  

"What's my business worth?"

That's usually the first question I hear from a business owner. 

There is a difference between getting a business valuation for estate planning purposes and one for selling your business.  

As a credentialed business appraiser and experienced business intermediary/business broker, I understand the nuances of business valuation.  And I can help you navigate the valuation negotiation during the buy/sell process.  

As a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Business Certified Appraiser (BCA), I am qualified to prepare business valuations for Small Business Administration (SBA) loan purposes, buy/sell transactions, exit planning,  mergers and acquisitions, ownership transition, and other valuation needs.

Prices are based on individual situations and circumstances.

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Contact me today for a confidential discussion about the steps to determine the value of your business.  You can reach me at s.spangler@murphybusiness. com or 208-343-7007.

Buying a business is an important financial decision. There are many variables to consider -

• Is the cash flow sufficient to support the price?
• How much salary can the business pay?
• How does financing work?
• What does the bank want?
• Will a business plan and projections be required?
• What does due diligence mean?
• Who leads the negotiation?
• What questions should I ask?
• How can a business broker assist me?

Buyer services include:

• Buyer representation, due diligence support
• Business valuation 
• Deal structure, purchase and sale negotiation 
• Arrange financing with commercial lending/ SBA sources
• Close the sale and assure completion of business transfer

 As a 20-plus year former SBA/commercial lending Vice President, it is my personal mission to assist business buyers in accessing optimal available financing.