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AI (artificial intelligence) in an office environment

March 21, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Enhancing Decision Making: AI can analyze large amounts of data and provide insights that can help managers make better decisions. For example, AI-powered tools can analyze sales data to identify patterns and make recommendations for pricing and marketing strategies.

Filed Under: Buy a Business Tagged With: ai, artificial intelligence, customerservice, michaelshea, smallbusiness, tampa, tampabusinessbroker

What are some potential IRA audit triggers for small businesses?

March 19, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

If a business consistently reports losses on its tax returns year after year, this could trigger an audit. See #2 above…..you have a multi million dollar house on the water yet your business shows a loss.  True story of a childhood friend I knew and their business….never made money but had nice houses.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: businessbrokerage, dedcutions, FELONY, INTERNALREVENUESERVICE, IRS, smallbusiness, tampabusinessbroker, TAXES, transworldma

Balance Sheet on Big Deals

March 16, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

When buyers at the Middle Market or M&A level go to buy they want to understand the subtler elements of the business and really dig down into cash flows, inventory, liabilities etc. Work In Progress is an important calculation as traditionally the WIP is credited to the buyer….not having your balance sheet in order can cost you in price and terms.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #m&a, balancesheet, florida, Lakeland, middlemarket, orlando, tampa, Transworld

How can rising interest rates impact your business sale?

March 15, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Increased borrowing costs: Small businesses often rely on loans to fund their operations or invest in growth opportunities. When interest rates rise, borrowing costs increase, making it more expensive for businesses to access financing. This can limit their ability to invest in new projects, purchase inventory, or expand their business, which can ultimately impact sales.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: businessowner, interestrates, Lakeland, orlando, sell, smallbusiness, tampa

How can small business be impacted by AI (artificial intelligence)?

March 7, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Competitive Advantage: AI can provide small businesses with a competitive advantage by helping them to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. This can help small businesses to stay ahead of their competitors and grow their business.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Central Florida News and Related Articles for Business, News, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company

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