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Buy a Business

Are You Really Ready to Sell Your Business in Tampa Bay? A 10-Point Checklist

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As a business broker serving Tampa Bay and Clearwater for over 20 years, I’ve seen too many business owners wait until the last minute to think about selling their business. The result? Missed opportunities, lower valuations, and deals that fall apart.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: advisoryteam, business, businessowner, businessvaluation, cepa, checklist, cpa, exit, financialplanner, michaelshea, plan, process, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, transition, transitions, Transworld, tworld

Exit Planning in Tampa Bay & Clearwater: Why Business Owners Need to Think Value, Not Just Income

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

If you run your business to simply provide yourself a paycheck, you’re what we call a lifestyle business owner. There’s nothing wrong with that, but here’s the reality: lifestyle businesses rarely command strong multiples when it’s time to sell.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business, buying, cepa, exitplanning, ibba, industries, orlando, owners, stpete, tampa, tampabay

The Critical Mistake That Turns Customers Into Haters—And How to Avoid It

August 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Be generous, transparent, and gracious even when a relationship ends. Let folks leave with dignity, not bitterness. Because the real business value isn’t just the transaction you close today, but the trust that brings people (and their friends, and their networks) back tomorrow.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: bni, businessbroker, cepa, ibba, Lakeland, tampa, tampabay, Transworld

The Transworld Business Advisors Buying Process: Why It Works for Both Buyers and Sellers in Tampa Bay

August 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur looking to own a business or a retiring owner ready to cash out, the process can feel overwhelming without the right guidance.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, staffing, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: businessbroker, buyers, cepa, ownership, sellers, tampabay, Transworld

Why Tampa Business Owners Should Meet with a Business Broker and CEPA Every Year

August 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Owning a business in Tampa Bay isn’t just about keeping the doors open and customers happy — it’s about building long-term value. For many owners, their business is their largest asset, yet they rarely check in on its market value until they’re ready to sell. That’s a mistake. Just like you meet with your CPA […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, cbi, cepa, michaelshea, risk, tracking, Transworld

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