Murphy Business of Cape

06/15/2026

Kate and Melanie had a great time Friday at the Jackson Alumni Golf Tournament. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for snacks, drinks, and cooling towels and chatted with us.

06/12/2026

Kate and Melanie are enjoying the day at the Jackson Alumni golf tournament.

05/29/2026

When it's time to sell your business, value is just one factor. You also need to consider how attractive it will be to buyers. Find out how salable your business is with our quick assessment: https://murphybusiness.com/capegirardeau/assessment/

05/21/2026

Thanks to the Southeast Missourian for sharing our article about going the for sale by owner route with your business.

Why selling your business FSBO can backfire — and how Murphy Business Sales helps protect confidentiality, preserve value and keep deals moving to closing.

05/19/2026

If you're ready to start the conversation about selling or buying a business, let's chat! You can use this link to our team's calendar to find a time that is convenient for you.

https://cag.murphybusiness.com/widget/bookings/murphyteam/initial

05/15/2026

Working with our business brokers/Merger & Acquisition Advisors will give you confidence that:

1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. Our valuations have been proven accurate +/- 3%. We can tell you what your business is worth and will confidently defend it to potential buyers.

2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿. You want to protect your legacy as well as your employees and customers who helped you build it. We won’t bring you buyers who we don’t feel good about and we won’t pressure you to sell to the wrong person just because they’re willing to pay.

3. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. One of the most stressful parts of selling a business is wondering if all the tedious legal details are covered. You want to make sure that all the documents are done properly to minimize risk. We partner with an excellent neutral, third-party attorney who is very experienced in transaction law.

05/12/2026

Why do a shocking number of business owners regret selling their business? They don't prepare for life after the sale.

Read our latest article to find out how to avoid the regret. https://murphybusiness.com/capegirardeau/article/why-75-of-business-owners-regret-selling-and-how-to-avoid-it/

05/11/2026

We like to call your business value the 'magic number'. Knowing this number opens the door to a lot of strategic conversations. Without having a business valuation done, this number (and all conversations) are just theoretical. Knowing this number allows you to:

- Have an accurate financial picture
- Decide if the business is worth 'enough' for you to sell on your preferred timeline
- Determine if a gap exists between what you expect and what the business is really worth
- Make strategic decisions to close any gaps

05/05/2026

"What if I already have a buyer for my business?"

We hear this question a lot. Some business owners have a potential buyer in mind. It could be a family member, employee, vendor, or friend. These can make great buyers! We can still absolutely help with the sale by doing a business valuation and guiding you through the negotiations, financing, diligence, and more.

If you have a buyer identified for your business but still want help getting to the closing table, give us a call at 573-335-1885.

05/04/2026

What should you be thinking about before you list your business for sale? Find out in our free guide "7 Critical Points Every Business Owner Must Know Before Selling Their Business".

https://murphybusiness.com/capegirardeau/cta/freedownloads/7-critical-points-every-business-owner-must-know-before-selling-their-business/