Murphy Business Sales - Metro Boston

What Buyers Look for in a Business: Cash Flow Appeal 👉What is cash flow? It is as simple as the activity in your bank account, cash receipts and cash payments. Having an efficient way to measure cash flow is important for you to understand how your business is doing. Investors, other partners, and potential buyers look at your business’s cash flow as a measure of how well you operate your business. When you are finally ready to exit, cash flow will be a primary determinant of your business value. At minimum, three years of increasing cash flow history are optimal in the eyes of a buyer and the banker that finances the transaction. It takes time to plan and build a business that maximizes your exit value. And that does not include the speed bumps along the way that are outside of our control. That’s why we recommend you begin to plan your exit at least five years out. Are you open to a relaxed conversation about cash flow and exit planning? Let’s connect! Please use the calendly link below to schedule a meeting with me for a confidential, no obligation consultation. https://lnkd.in/enNceQtC For more info about the services we offer, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/ePwXMkhB

Business owners, mark your calendars for June 16th! If you are local to Weymouth, MA Lisa Axios and John Simonetta are holding a free seminar on goals, business growth and exit planning. Check out the link to register: https://lnkd.in/eeX_b2C7

We had a great time at our 2025 Murphy Educational Conference. Armed with more tools to better serve our clients!

Pave the Path to Your Business Future: Free In-Person Workshop 👉Every business owner dreams of building something remarkable, a legacy that not only thrives but can be sold for a substantial return. Yet, many find themselves caught in the daily grind, unsure if their current strategy will lead them to a profitable business exit. ✨Imagine waking up each day with clarity, knowing you have a solid plan that paves the way for success. The path to choice and building business value isn’t just a dream; it's a strategic journey that starts today.📈 ⭐Your personal goals are your north star! A business plan will support your personal goals, potentially including a business exit. If you’ve been feeling uncertain about your roadmap, this seminar can help you pivot.🧭 We will work with you to explore your personal goals, and then show you the basics of a business plan for growth. It’s time to embrace strategic planning and future visioning. Each step you take toward clarity and intention brings you into alignment between your personal and business goals. The future is ripe with potential—are you ready to seize it? 🚀 Join us on June 16 in Weymouth, MA (address in Eventbrite registration) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for this free seminar! Experience goal setting empowerment and learn about growth strategy and exit planning in this interactive seminar. Lisa Callanan Axios - Leadership and Mindset Trainer, Certified Maxwell Teacher and Coach John Simonetta - Holistic Business Advisor, Murphy Business Intermediary Register here: https://lnkd.in/eeX_b2C7 John Simonetta Lisa Axios

Are you not seeing the financial results from your business you had hoped for? Effective goal setting with measurable results is crucial when it comes to successful financial outcomes, and specifically as part of your growth and exit planning process. Goals should be measurable (think SMART), and many are financially measurable. A financial measurement or metric will answer questions like: Am I achieving my sales goals? Am I controlling my expenses? What is working? Why or why not? With the answers to these questions, you can then adjust your actions/tactics to eventually achieve your target exit value. Are you open to a relaxed conversation about exit planning? Let’s connect! Please use the calendly link below to schedule a meeting with me for a confidential, no obligation consultation. https://lnkd.in/enNceQtC For more info about the services we offer, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/ePwXMkhB John Simonetta John Rozo

Business owners - why might you consider a valuation? Valuations can be a valuable tool to chart your course to maximize your exit value. As part of exit planning, we can put together a plan to reach the value you want with goals, actions and tactics, and bring together the resources to make it happen. What can the valuation and exit planning process do for you? =>Value of your business now, a starting point to plan for exit =>By asking this question: “what does your exit value need to be?” we understand your goal. 🎯 =>How does your business compare to industry metrics? Are there areas that could be improved? =>What are levers you can pull over the years to get your business to be where it needs to be? We are experts in exit planning – we have the experience to advise you in charting your exit business strategy. 🧭 👉If you would like to explore the benefits of a valuation, and a plan to maximize your exit value, please use the calendly link below to schedule a meeting with me for a confidential, no obligation consultation. 👉Friends – do you know a business owner who could benefit from my experience? Please introduce me or pass on my information. https://lnkd.in/enNceQtC For more info about the services we offer, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/ePwXMkhB John Simonetta John Rozo

John Rozo and John Simonetta - we are Murphy Business Sales - Metro Boston! Fresh from our April strategy session at Panera. Contact us if you are thinking about an exit strategy and would like a confidential, no-obligation discussion.

Uncertain times? Tariffs and trade wars? Rising costs? Are you thinking of selling your business? You may want to consider increasing your pricing. Once a business is listed for sale, there can be a tendency to relax and ride the wave until the closing date. However, given that a business sale takes between 9 months and a year, we recommend you maintain your margins and cash flow for that time period. If margins are not maintained the exit value will suffer. Based on lower cash flow, your buyer will negotiate the selling price downward. And after the sale, your buyer will be put in the difficult position of fixing things. It is a tricky thing. You don’t want to be first out with a price increase, and you don’t want to drive customers away. This is especially difficult when the rules change (such as those around tariffs). But when you know cost increases are sticking, you need to increase your pricing to maintain your margins. Or reduce your costs. Communication with customers is critical during these times. They want to know ahead of time about a price increase (if possible), that their supply is secure, and they want to hear about all that you are doing to minimize their cost. If you have questions about how to handle selling your business in a period of rising costs, please take advantage of our experience – we can guide you through this. Please message us or click on the link below to schedule a no-obligation, no pressure call. We would be happy to confidentially talk to you about an exit strategy in these uncertain times. https://lnkd.in/enNceQtC For more info about the services we offer, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/ePwXMkhB John Simonetta John Rozo

Have you thought about selling your business, and what you might do after?