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How Long Does It Really Take?

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The most common question Tampa owners ask is: “When will I get my check?” On average, the transactional phase takes 6 to 11 months, but the total journey often spans two years.

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How to Sell a Small Business Step-by-Step

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

  The 2026 Roadmap for Tampa Bay Founders Selling your business isn’t a single event; it’s a series of strategic maneuvers. In a market as competitive as Florida’s West Coast, preparation is the difference between a “sold” sign and a “stalled” listing. Phase 1: Pre-Sale Preparation (12–24 Months Out) Get a Professional Valuation: Don’t guess. […]

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The Million-Dollar Handoff: How to Choose a Business Broker (And What It Really Costs)

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

You’ve built the business, cleaned the books, and standardized your operations. Now comes the most critical phase: taking it to market. Selling your business is likely the largest single financial transaction of your life. It is not the time to “DIY” or rely on your cousin’s friend who sells residential real estate. You need a […]

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How to Get Your Tampa Bay Business “Exit-Ready”: A Guide to Books, SOPs, and KPIs

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

To command a premium in today’s market, you must focus on three pillars: clean books, scalable operations, and predictable metrics.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, confidentiality, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cbi, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

Are You Actually Ready to Sell Your Business?

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Readiness isn’t just about timing the market or hitting a revenue milestone. According to the Exit Planning Institute, a business owner is truly “ready” only when personal goals, financial goals, and business realities are aligned 

Filed Under: accounting, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: advisor, attorney, cpa, exit, exitoptions, readiness, tampa, tampabay

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