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Florida’s 2025 Sponsor Deal Flow: A Market Cooling Into a New Normal

January 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Florida’s sponsor investment landscape entered 2025 with signs that the cooling trend seen at the end of 2024 may be here to stay. According to the 1H‑2025 Florida Sponsor Report, deal flow dipped slightly to 258 sponsor transactions, down from 273 in 1H‑2024. While the decline is modest, the reasons behind it are more significant—and potentially persistent.

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Why Accurately Reporting Cash Matters for Your Small Business (Especially if You Plan to Sell)

January 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Yes — paying taxes isn’t fun. But failing to report cash can create serious legal, financial, and valuation problems. Buyers factor in risk, and businesses with questionable cash reporting are seen as high risk because of potential tax liabilities, audit concerns, or even fraud issues.

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Why Buying an Existing Business Is Smart — The Power of Goodwill

January 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Starting a business from scratch means building awareness, systems, and sales one step at a time. Buying an established operation lets you step in where the previous owner left off — with existing processes, staff, and infrastructure already in place. This reduces time and cost versus launching a brand-new venture.

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How to Fund Your Business Using ROBS—A Guide for Entrepreneurs

January 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The ROBS process sounds complex at first, but here’s a simplified breakdown:

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Growing Your Business So it is sellable…you get great performance at the same time.

January 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Whether you want to scale to the next level or step away entirely, the preparation is the same. Don’t wait for a “life curveball” to start thinking about your exit. Build a business that is built to sell, and you’ll find you’ve built a much better business to own in the process.

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