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The Tampa Business Owners Journey to Exit and Sale

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By rating each category on a scale of 1 to 6, we calculate a total score out of 180. Industry leaders typically score between 84% and 100%, while those below 50% are in the “discount zone” and may need 6–12 months of remediation to reach a premium valuation.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, restaurant, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors

Is 2026 the Year You Exit? A Guide for Tampa Business Owners

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In 2024, the Financial Times named Tampa the #1 U.S. city for corporate investment. This momentum has carried through 2025 and into 2026, creating a unique climate where local multiples often exceed national averages. Zero State Income Tax: Florida’s tax-friendly environment is a major magnet for “refugee capital” from high-tax states like New York and […]

Filed Under: cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #value, business, businessbrokers, clean, michaelshea, pl, tampa, Transworld, valuation

M&A Outlook 2026: Buckle Up for the Rebound

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Instead of risky, one-off transformative moves, 2026 will see a strategic shift toward de-conglomeration. Companies will focus on core strengths, making smaller, complementary acquisitions to achieve rapid expansion and integrate critical technologies.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, sellerfinancing, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #m&a, 2025, 2026, ai, businessbroker, cbi, cepa, ebitda, michaelshea, pefirm, Transworld

The Engine of Florida: How to Sell Your Tampa Manufacturing Business

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When you are ready to sell, don’t rely on generic national multiples. You need a partner who knows the Tampa manufacturing landscape inside and out. As a top-rated broker in Central Florida, I provide the professional and personal touch needed to ensure your business is positioned for a successful close.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, manufacturing, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cbi, cepa, experties, landscape, manufacturing, michaelshea, tampa, transworld business advisors, valuation

Why 50% of Florida Business Deals Fail (And How to Ensure Yours Succeeds)

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As a veteran Tampa business broker, I’ve seen exactly where these deals go off the rails. To help you beat the odds, I’ve developed a Roadmap to Buying a Business in Florida—a proven, 8-step process designed to navigate the complexities of the local market and get you to a successful acquisition.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, Franchises, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #duediligence, acquisition, cbi, cepa, closing, guide, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, own, stopsearching, tampa, tampabay, transaction, Transworld

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