If the business’s success is 90% dependent on your personal “secret sauce,” a buyer sees 90% risk. In the Tampa Bay M&A market, that risk translates directly into a lower EBITDA multiple or, worse, a deal that never closes.
Business Management Tips
Business Management Tips
How to Set Up a Corporation In Florida and Get Licensed In Orlando
Think of setting up a Florida corporation like building a house — you need the foundation first (state-level), then the walls (local level), then utilities (tax & compliance). Here’s the full roadmap: 🏗️ PHASE 1: The Foundation — Form Your Corporation with the State of Florida Where: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz.org) Steps: Choose your […]
The Multiplier Effect: How Gulf Coast Trades Businesses Hit the 4x Multiple
When brokers talk about a multiple, they’re typically referring to a multiple of Seller’s Discretionary Earnings — what the industry calls SDE.
Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: The Florida Tax Play
Florida has no state income tax. That’s the headline. For a business seller, it means the capital gains conversation is primarily a federal one — which is actually where the real money is anyway.
Why the Best Business Brokers Help You Run a Better Business Before You Sell
That’s why at Transworld Business Advisors, we take a different approach. Instead of waiting until a business owner is ready to exit, we focus on helping owners build stronger, more profitable, and more transferable businesses today.