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Murphy Business Sales – Raleigh guides owners in the Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill Triangle through selling, buying, and valuing businesses — led by Don Emmett, CBI, CeXP, a business owner for 30+ years before becoming a broker.

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Who Actually Buys a Business Like Yours? Three Buyer Types, Three Different Prices

Who Actually Buys a Business Like Yours? Three Buyer Types, Three Different Prices

Who Actually Buys a Business Like Yours? Three Buyer Types, Three Different PricesDon Emmett
Published on: 19/08/2026

Individual operators, strategic acquirers, and financial buyers value the same business differently. What each buyer type pays for, and how the likely buyer pool should shape your exit preparation.

When Should You Start Preparing to Sell? (Earlier Than You Think)

When Should You Start Preparing to Sell? (Earlier Than You Think)

When Should You Start Preparing to Sell? (Earlier Than You Think)Don Emmett
Published on: 17/08/2026

Most owners start preparing to sell when they've decided to sell. That's two years late. What to fix first, and why the best preparation looks like good management.

Meet Murphy Business Sales - Raleigh - A BizNexus Partner Network Firm

Meet Murphy Business Sales - Raleigh - A BizNexus Partner Network Firm

Meet Murphy Business Sales - Raleigh - A BizNexus Partner Network FirmDon Emmett
Published on: 17/08/2026

Murphy Business Sales - Raleigh is a BizNexus Partner Network firm led by Don Emmett, CBI, CeXP - a business owner for 30+ years before becoming a broker, serving the Triangle.

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SDE: The Number Buyers Actually Pay For

SDE: The Number Buyers Actually Pay For

SDE: The Number Buyers Actually Pay ForDon Emmett
Published on: 17/08/2026

For most owner-operated businesses, the price conversation starts with seller's discretionary earnings. What SDE is, what belongs in it, and why a defensible number beats a flattering one.