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321 N Front St,
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
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About the Company
The closure rate of Murphy Business Sales - Carolinas is double the national average. Also, our time on the market is less than the national average. How? We offer fair valuations, rigorous processes, and honest advice. We focus on listing businesses at a price the market data supports.
A small business is typically an owner's biggest asset. We can help you determine and receive the maximum value for that asset. If that value is below what you desire, we can help lay out a plan to reach your desired price. I am committed to working with you from consideration to completion of the sale.
We specialize in sell-side representation for founder-led and family-owned companies with $1M–$25M in enterprise value. Our team manages the full transaction lifecycle, from valuation and exit readiness to confidential marketing, buyer outreach, negotiation, and diligence management, ensuring maximum value and minimal disruption to daily operations.
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with business brokers conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Wilmington, North Carolina (NC) office provides beneficial connections in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Ben Shaw is a franchise owner with Murphy Business Sales in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has worked as a business consultant focusing on profitability, management strategy, and marketing since 2008. Ben has also self-funded and bootstrapped several successful businesses over the years. Add in his advisory roles, these ventures span a variety of industries: supplements, property management, digital, tech, restaurants, bars, events, and marketing.
“The struggles and education of these ventures have been priceless. I personally understand the work business owners put in, the piece of life they invested, and I want to help. That's why I work with small businesses and help them achieve their goals and dreams."
Ben has called Wilmington his home for 20 years and lives in downtown Wilmington. He is involved in several organizations and is an active part of the downtown community. He enjoys staying active outdoors, travel, cooking, and the local food & entertainment scene.
Ben grew up in Ohio and attended Wright State University, earning a B.S. in Marketing and a B.S. in Business Management. He is a member of the International Business Brokers Association and the Carolinas-Virginia Business Broker Association.
Services Provided
What I Can Help You With:
Business valuations:
From Opinion of Value to Formal Appraisals which are suitable for the IRS or in legal proceedings
Exit Planning:
Whether you are months or years away. We can help you prepare the business and yourself for a smooth transition to your next step in life.
Buying & Selling of a Business:
I will negotiate and coordinate with all of the advisors involved in a transfer of a business.
If you or someone you know owns a business, I can help them plan the next steps.
Contact me for a free consultation.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- North Carolina — License number 332936
Professional Affiliations
2024-2026 Board Member of Carolinas-Virginia Business Broker Association
International Business Brokers Association
North Carolina Bar Owners Association
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