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Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: The Florida Tax Play

March 17, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Florida has no state income tax. That’s the headline. For a business seller, it means the capital gains conversation is primarily a federal one — which is actually where the real money is anyway.

Filed Under: accounting, bestbusinessbroker, Business Management Tips, businessbroker, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: advisory, assetsale, cbi, certifiedbusinessintermediary, ibba, michaelshea, negotiation, sellers, stocksale, transacation

Strategic Negotiation: Mastering the Art of the Deal When Selling Your Business

February 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Buyers can sense desperation. When a seller appears rushed or financially pressured, buyers gain negotiating power. When a seller appears confident and willing to wait for the right offer, buyers take the opportunity more seriously.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, businessbroker, confidentiality, michaelshea, negotiation, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: broker, business, clearwater, negotiation, orlando, pinellas, tampa

The Best Way to Sell Your Marine-Related Business

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a business, especially one you have built from the ground up, is a significant personal and financial decision.

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: bbf, cepa, confidential, ibba, marine, michaelshea, negotiation, orlando, tampa, Transworld

Avoiding Negotiation Stalemates When Selling Your Business: Michael Shea’s Expert Insights

November 28, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

In the dynamic world of business acquisitions, negotiation is an inevitable and often challenging aspect of the sales process. While reaching a mutually agreeable deal is the ultimate goal, it’s not uncommon for negotiations to reach a standstill, leaving both parties frustrated and the transaction hanging in the balance.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: negotiation, tampa, tampabay, tampabusinessbroker, TRANSWORLDBUSINESSBROKER

Navigating the Perplexing Path to Business Success: Why 90% of Small Businesses in Tampa and Saint Petersburg Fail to Sell

November 28, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Navigating the Perplexing Path to Business Success: Why 90% of Small Businesses in Tampa and Saint Petersburg Fail to Sell In the bustling metropolis of Tampa and Saint Petersburg, Florida, the entrepreneurial spirit thrives, with countless individuals embarking on their journeys to establish thriving businesses. However, amidst the dreams and aspirations, a stark reality emerges: […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: business, businessbroker, clearwater, marketing, michaelshea, negotiation, planning, saintpete, tampa, transworldbusinessadvisors

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