Murphy Advises KC Enterprises LTD in Sale of its Irrigation Division to Irrigation Automation Systems, Inc.

(Plymouth, MA April, 2011) Buzzards Bay based KC Enterprises LTD has sold its innovative automated irrigation systems and software division to Irrigation Automation Systems, Inc. President Kevin Connolly will continue to act as a national distributor of the company’s products. Under CEO Brett Niver the company will continue to provide quality service and products to the cranberry industry while expanding its services across the agriculture industry.
Murphy Business advised the selling shareholders in the above transaction. For more information contact John Gledhill of Murphy Business at 508-732-4100.

Contact:

John Gledhill, Partner

j.gledhill@murphybusiness.com

(508) 732-4100

Murphy Advises PW Sherman in Sale to WB Mason

(Plymouth, MA March, 2011) Murphy Business - MA functioned as the intermediary in the sale of PW Sherman, a Worcester based furniture distributor to Brockton based regional office supplier WB Mason. Sherman was founded in 1927 and was a leader in the Worcester office furniture market. President David Sherman and all Sherman employees have joined the Mason team. They are now able to offer their clients quality office products in addition to office furniture. For more information contact John Gledhill of Murphy Business at 508-732-4100.

Contact:

John Gledhill, Partner

j.gledhill@murphybusiness.com

(508) 732-4100

Dan Morrison joins Murphy as Area Director

Massachusetts (April, 2011) - Dan Morrison has joined the team of professional business brokers at Murphy Business as an Area Director. Murphy is the New England regional office of Murphy Business & Financial Corp. based in Clearwater, FL; the nation's premier business brokerage franchise.

"Dan brings invaluable skills and experience to the Murphy team. His energy, experience and human relation skills will enhance Dan's success as a Murphy Area Director. We are fortunate to have him on our team", said Tom Gledhill, Murphy's Managing Partner.

Prior to joining Murphy, Dan was a senior executive at Cisco Systems where he was head of global sales. Dan has considerable experience assisting businesses with acquisitions, divestures, and business growth.

Dan will be an Area Director for Eastern MA and RI. Murphy also operates offices in Plymouth, Bourne, Dedham, Franklin, Cape Cod and Manchester, NH; and is actively looking for professionals interested in a career in business brokerage to join its team.

Contact:

John Gledhill, Partner

j.gledhill@murphybusiness.com

(508) 732-4100

Murphy Presents Franchise Workshop 

(Plymouth, Ma June 2010) Murphy Business presented 2 franchising workshops to prospective franchisees sponsored by the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. John Rogozenski, a 30 year veteren of the franchising industry, presented an overview of franchising including costs, categories, benefits, pitfalls and other aspects of franchising. John Gledhill, who spent time as the financial director of a Phoenix based franchisor, presented a methodology for analyzing & forecasting cash flow and techniques for valuing a business.

Murphy Advises Accomplished Professionals in Sale to Springborn Staffing

(Plymouth, Ma, May, 2010) Murphy Business functioned as the intermediary in the sale of Accomplished Professionals to Springborn Staffing. Accomplished Professionals, formerly ROMAC and Associates, has since 1966 served New England clients with their staffing needs in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Sales, Management and IT. The combined company will operate out of offices in Portland and Bangor, ME.

John Gledhill, the Murphy advisor on the transaction said "The marriage of Springborn and Accomplished Professionals brings together two of the strongest Maine staffing firms with the best reputations providing temporary and permanent placements to a wide variety of companies throughout Maine and New England".

John Dirkmaat joins Murphy as Area Director for Cape Cod

Massachusetts (December 14, 2009) - John Dirkmaat has joined the team of professional business brokers at Murphy Business as an Area Developer. Murphy is the New England regional office of Murphy Business & Financial Corp. based in Clearwater, FL; the nation's premier business brokerage franchise.
"John Dirkmaat is the ultimate professional. We are fortunate to have him join us as an Area Developer. John brings years of valuable business experience to Murphy and to our clients: the small and medium sized business owners of New England.", said Tom Gledhill, Murphy's Managing Partner.

Prior to joining Murphy, John had his own business consulting firm assisting businesses, primarily in the petroleum industry, with acquisitions, divestures, and business growth. John has considerable experience in turnaround situations where he helped business owners develop a strategy for profitable growth.

John will open an Area office on Cape Cod. Murphy also operates offices in Plymouth, Bourne, Dedham, and Franklin; and is actively looking for professionals interested in a career in business brokerage to join its team.

Contact:
John Gledhill, Partner
j.gledhill@murphybusiness.com
(508) 732-4100

Murphy Business joins BBANE 

PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts (December 15, 2009) - Murphy Business Brokers, the New England affiliate of nationwide brokerage firm Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, has joined the Business Brokers Association of New England (BBANE). BBANE is a cooperative alliance of several New England-based business brokerage firms who agree to co-broke Business Transactions.
Business owners engaging the services of Murphy to sell their business will now have access to many more potential buyers. "Business brokers have not traditionally co-brokered deals as is common in residential real estate. BBANE members are experienced business brokers; so we can expect to see a lot more qualified buyers brought to the table earlier in the process," said Tom Gledhill, Murphy's Founding Director.
To view the businesses for sale in the BBANE network, visit Murphy's website at:

www.businessbrokers-newengland.com 

Chris Bond joins Murphy as Area Director

Massachusetts (November 23, 2009) - Chris Bond has joined the team of professional business brokers at Murphy Business as an Area Developer. Murphy is the New England regional office of Murphy Business & Financial Corp. based in Clearwater, FL; the nation's premier business brokerage franchise.
"We are fortunate to have Chris join us as an Area Developer. His business knowledge and sales skills will be a huge asset to Murphy and to our clients: the small and medium sized business owners of New England.", said Tom Gledhill, Murphy's Managing Partner.

Prior to joining Murphy, Chris had been a partner with a sales management consulting firm. There he specialized in helping small business owners and company presidents solve difficult sales and sales management challenges.

Chris will open an Area office in Franklin. Murphy also operates offices in Plymouth and Bourne; and is actively looking for professionals interested in a career in business brokerage to join its team.

Contact:
John Gledhill, Partner
j.gledhill@murphybusiness.com
(508) 732-4100

Ira Rashap Joins Murphy Business Team

Massachusetts (October 5, 229) - Ira Rashap joined the team of professional business brokers at Murphy Business in Massachusetts. Murphy is the New England regional office of Murphy Business & Financial Corp. based in Clearwater, FL; the nation's premier business brokerage franchise.
"We are excited to have an experienced broker like Ira on our team here at Murphy. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience will be a huge asset to Murphy and to our clients: the small and medium sized business owners of New England.", said Tom Gledhill, Murphy's Managing Partner.

Prior to joining Murphy, Ira Rashap had been Chief Operating Officer of a network of business brokerage offices in Massachusetts as well as being responsible for the training of business brokers. Ira has assisted over 200 business owners in the sale of their businesses. He has also bought and sold 8 of his personal businesses.

Ira will work out of the Boston Metro office located in Dedham. Murphy also operates offices in Plymouth and Bourne; and is actively looking for professionals interested in a career in business brokerage to join its team. To find out more, visit http://www.businessbrokers-newengland.com/

Contact:
John Gledhill, Partner
j.gledhill@murphybusiness.com
(508) 732-4100
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The 2009 Murphy Annual Conference was a Hit! 

John, Kevin, Ira, & Tom just returned from the most exciting broker conference we've ever attended! The consensus was, among all who attended, that Murphy is head and shoulders above all other brokerage companies. The workshops were timely and well presented, the social events allowed us to mix freely and exchange ideas, and the corporate announcements and presentations were fabulous.

At the conference Murphy corporate presented the new integrated management system that created a real "buzz" among the crowd. They have taken the latest techniques in SEO, integrated that with many of the functions that a broker performs and added additional features. For example, they have created an on-line "deal room" that has different priority levels that we control via passwords. We can use it to share client information with lawyers, CPAs, etc. before an offer has been extended, and for due diligence after an offer has been accepted. This is just one example of the features and benefits of the new system to the business broker.
The conference was a great venue for learning and the sharing of ideas.

Kevin Dougherty Joins Murphy Business Team as Regional Director

Massachusetts (September 16, 2009) - Kevin Dougherty joined the team of professional business brokers at Murphy Business in Massachusetts as a Partner. Murphy is the New England regional office of Murphy Business & Financial Corp. based in Clearwater, FL; the nation's premier business brokerage franchise.
"We are excited to have professionals of the caliber of Kevin on our team here at Murphy. With a team like this in place we are able to bring a higher level of service to our clients: the small and medium sized business owners of New England.", said Tom Gledhill, Murphy's Managing Partner.

Prior to joining Murphy, Kevin Dougherty led the turnaround of a systems integration firm as CEO. He previously served as CEO of a software development firm, successfully selling it to a multinational technology firm. Kevin started his career in consulting, as a Partner at Coopers & Lybrand and AT Kearney.
In addition to his role on the executive team Kevin will run the Boston Metro office located in Dedham. Murphy also operates offices in Plymouth and Bourne; and is actively looking for professionals interested in a career in business brokerage to join its team. To find out more, visit www.businessbrokers-newengland.com.

Contact:
John Gledhill, Partner
j.gledhill@murphybusiness.com
(508) 732-4100
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