09/16/2026
Every business owner eventually reaches a point where the next chapter deserves a serious conversation.
That conversation may be about a sale, succession, growth, a strategic buyer, or simply how to make the company less dependent on the founder. The most useful starting point is not a listingโit is clarity about the outcome you want to create.
Iโm Celine Dufresne with Murphy Business Sales. My M&A and operating background helps owners think through value, readiness, confidentiality, and buyer fit before the process becomes urgent.
The earlier an owner begins to define the desired outcome, the more choices they may have.
A future transition can involve financial objectives, legacy, employee continuity, buyer fit, timing, and the ownerโs next chapter. These decisions deserve a thoughtful, private conversation before the business is introduced to the market.
Start a confidential conversation with Murphy Business Sales in Lakeland: (863) 667-2627 | murphybusiness.com/lakeland | Florida Business Transfer Specialists, Inc.