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The CPA’s Guide to Knowing When a Client Is Ready to Sell

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The advisors who create the most value for their clients recognize the signs early and assemble the right team before a transaction becomes urgent.

Filed Under: cbi, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cmap, cpa, sba, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: Accountants, business, business broker, cepa, clearwater, cpa, Exit Plan, Michael Shea, prepare, retire, Tampa Bay, transworld business advisors

How Private Equity Roll-Ups Are Reshaping Home Services, Healthcare, and Distribution in Tampa Bay

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

This is one reason many business owners are surprised to discover that a strategic platform buyer may value their company differently than a traditional SBA buyer.

Filed Under: cepa, certifiedbroker, cpa, exitplan, michaelshea, privateequity, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker Tagged With: business broker, cepa, certified, ibba, Michael Shea, orlando, tampa, Transworld

Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Why the Structure Matters More Than the Price

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Professional service firms, regulated businesses, healthcare companies, and certain middle-market businesses frequently explore stock-sale structures for these reasons.

Filed Under: businessbroker, Buy a Business, cbi, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker Tagged With: asset, attorney, businessbroker, cepa, cpa, lettersofintent, liability, loi, Michael Shea, middlemarket, mistakes, sellers, stock, structure, Tampa Bay, tax, Transworld

Hillsborough County’s Middle Market: What’s Actually Selling and What It’s Selling For

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The Hillsborough County middle market remains active, but buyers are becoming increasingly disciplined.

Filed Under: exitplanning, sba, sbabackedloan, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #m&a, buyers, electrical, hillsborough, hillsborough county, HVAC, landscaping, largo, Michael Shea, new tampa, plumbing, Pool Services, roofing, Tampa Business Broker, transworld business advisors, wesley chapel

SBA 7(a) Financing Above $2 Million: What Changed and What It Means for Sellers

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Owners who understand how lenders evaluate businesses—long before they decide to sell—typically command stronger valuations, attract better-qualified buyers, and experience fewer surprises during due diligence.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplanning, michaelshea, sba, sbabackedloan, sbaloan, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #exit planning, cepa, certified, cfp, cpa, ibba, licensed, Michael Shea, orlando, sba, tampa, valuation

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