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7 Things Every Tampa Business Owner Must Do Before Selling Their Company

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Spend the year before your sale expanding your reach. A broad, stable customer base in the Gulf Coast region makes your cash flow “sticky.”

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10 Costly Mistakes Tampa Business Owners Make When Selling (And How to Avoid Them)

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The Mistake: Thinking you can save on commission by handling the marketing, vetting, and legal hurdles yourself.

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Michael Shea of Transworld Wins Award for Most Businesses Sold In The State of Florida

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Transworld Business Advisors the Worlds Largest business brokerage recognizes #1 Business Broker in Florida for 2025 Michael Shea has set the gold standard for what it means to be a top-performing advisor at Transworld Business Advisors,” said Andy Cagnetta. Shea is Tampa’s Best Business Broker Bar None” — Andy Cagnetta TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, March […]

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Preparing for the Sale—Beyond EBITDA: What Buyers Actually Care About

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Thinking about selling your business? Learn why EBITDA isn’t enough and how to prepare for a higher valuation with expert tips from a Florida business broker.

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What could possibly go wrong when you sell your own business?

March 25, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you only have one person at the table, they have all the power. They know you don’t have a backup plan, which leads to lopsided terms, aggressive “earn-outs,” or a price that favors the buyer’s wallet over yours.

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