TRUSTED MURPHY BUSINESS BROKER · WILMINGTON, NC
Thinking About Selling Your Business in the Next 1-3 Years?
Plan It Right the First Time.
Learn what most owners wish they knew before trying to sell. Get your free Exit Planning Kit - know your worth, avoid deal killers, and plan your sale with total confidence.
No obligation · 100% confidential · Local Wilmington expert
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BEFORE YOU SELL
Know the Facts Before You List
Most business owners don't realize how few listed businesses actually sell. Understanding the landscape - and what buyers want -gives you a real advantage.
The Reality of Selling a Business
Only 1 in 5 businesses listed actually sell
Most listings fail because owners aren't prepared. Proper planning dramatically increases your odds.
Most owners are 65+ without a succession plan
Waiting too long leaves you with fewer options and less leverage at the table.
50% of exits are involuntary
Health, burnout, or market shifts can force a sale. Having a plan prepares you for any outcome.
What Buyers Actually Care About
Strong Cashflow
Clean, Consistent Financials
Business That Runs Without the Owner
Documented Systems & Processes
We're Good With Numbers
20+
Years Serving Wilmington, NC
5★
Google-Verified Rating
9–12
Month Average Sale Timeline
#1
National Brokerage Network
SERVICES
Full-Service Business Brokerage
We help business owners sell confidentially, strategically, and for maximum value.
Exit Planning
Strategic preparation 2–3 years ahead to maximize your sale price and eliminate deal-killing surprises.
Buyer Matching
National network of qualified, pre-vetted buyers actively seeking businesses like yours.
Full Sale Representation
From listing to closing - marketing, buyer vetting, negotiations, and every piece of paperwork handled for you.
Deal Structuring
Creative deal structures that protect your interests and get you smoothly to closing day.
Business Valuation
Know your true market value with a professional assessment before you make any decisions.
Confidential Marketing
Discreet listing - employees, customers, and competitors never know until you close.
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ABOUT BEN SHAW
Meet Ben Shaw
Ben Shaw has self-funded and bootstrapped several successful businesses over the years. He knows personally what it takes and what it costs to build something worth selling.
"I personally understand the work business owners put in, the piece of life they invested, and I want to help. That's why I now work with small businesses and help them achieve their goals and dreams."
- Ben Shaw, Business Broker
20+ years in Wilmington
Deep local market knowledge and community roots.
CVBBA Board Member
Carolinas Virginia Business Broker Association leadership.
Backed by Murphy Business Sales
One of the largest brokerage firms in the country.
Real World Insight
Successfully helped many Wilmington business owners exit
Ben Shaw
Business Broker · Wilmington, NC
OUR PROCESSES
Your Business Sale Timeline
Most sales take 9-12 months from listing to close. Here is exactly what to expect.
01
Start 2-3 years early
Plan Your Exit
The most profitable exits begin early. We help you build a business that's attractive, clean, and sale-ready long before you list.
03
6-9 Months
Listing to Offer
Your business is marketed confidentially. We screen buyers, handle
inquiries, and negotiate the best possible offer on your behalf.
02
1-2 Months
Prepare To Sell
Valuation, financial clean-up, documentation prep, and confidential
marketing materials are assembled.
04
2-3 Months
Offer to Close
Due diligence, financing, legal review, and final closing. You walk away with your proceeds - and your peace of mind.
CLIENT REVIEW
Real Results from Real
Wilmington Business Owners
See why dozens of local owners trusted Ben Shaw with their most important transaction.
FREE EXIT PLANNING KIT
Know Your Worth.
Plan Your Exit.
Get the free guide that helps Wilmington business owners understand their business value, avoid deal killers, and approach their sale with complete confidence.
Business valuation guide.
Top deal-killing mistakes to avoid.
Step-by-step exit planning roadmap.
What buyers are actually looking for.
Prefer to speak directly?
FREE EXIT PLANNING KIT
Know Your Worth.
Plan Your Exit.
Get the free guide that helps Wilmington business owners understand their business value, avoid deal killers, and approach their sale with complete confidence.
Business valuation guide.
Top deal-killing mistakes to avoid.
Step-by-step exit planning roadmap.
What buyers are actually looking for.
Prefer to speak directly?