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Why Tampa Bay Business Owners Need a Professional Valuation Before Selling

February 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a small business in Tampa Bay without knowing its true value is like navigating the Gulf without a compass—you risk underselling. A professional valuation reveals strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, helping you set a realistic price.

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The Price Trap: Why Your Sale Price Isn’t the Number That Matters

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Price is a vanity metric; Net Proceeds is a sanity metric.

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Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Which Path is Right for Your Exit?

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The structure of your sale impacts your Net Proceeds. A $10M Stock Sale might actually put more money in your bank account than an $11M Asset Sale once the IRS takes their cut.

Filed Under: businessbroker, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, negotiation, privateequity, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors

The Seller’s Sanity Checklist: How to Run a Business While Selling One

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a business is a full-time job on top of the one you already have. Use this checklist to stay organized and ensure you don’t drop the ball on operations while we navigate the market. Phase 1: Monthly Operational Vital Signs [ ] Hit Your Forecasts: Buyers look for “momentum.” A dip in revenue during […]

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Sidestepping the Pitfalls: How to Avoid Typical Seller Mistakes

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Selling your business is a high-stakes endeavor, and for most entrepreneurs, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. Because the stakes are so high, even small mistakes can lead to “deal fatigue,” lower valuations, or the transaction collapsing entirely. To ensure a smooth exit, you need to recognize the common traps that snag sellers both before they hit […]

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