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Quality of Earnings & Financial Normalization

August 13, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make when preparing to sell is assuming their tax return tells the entire story.

It doesn’t.

That’s especially true with vacation rental management companies.

The financial statements need to be normalized so a buyer can understand what the business actually earns.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cbi, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, vacation rental management, vacationrental Tagged With: business, business broker, business brokers, cepa, certified broker, exitplan, Michael Shea, normalize, pl, Property Managment, property managment broker, Short Term Rental, Transworld, Transworld Business Broker, vacation rental, vrma

The “Chronic Looker” Myth: Why Some Buyers Browse Dozens of Businesses Before They Finally Buy

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Whether you’re actively searching for a business, preparing for an acquisition, or considering an exit strategy, having the right guidance can significantly improve your results.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, Buy a Business, cbi, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, propertymanagement, sbabackedloan, sbaloan, Seller Finance, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations Tagged With: Aquisitions, Business Buyer, cepa, ibba, Learn, Michael Shea, opportunity, Search, sellers, transworld business advisors

Will You Have to Carry a Seller Note? What Florida Sold Deals Actually Show

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

77% of these deals closed with the buyer paying essentially full price at closing — no seller note, no meaningful holdback.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, cbi, clearwaterbusinessbroker, Medical, Medical Practice, privateequity, sba, sbabackedloan, sbaloan, Seller Finance, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, vacation rental management, valuations Tagged With: certified, ebitda, How to Value a Vacation Rental Company, ibba, Michael Shea, Owner Benefit, Real Estate Broker, sde, small business, tampa, valuation

Inflation and the Rising Cost of Living in Central Florida: What Business Owners Need to Do Now

July 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Many owners quietly absorb expenses rather than increasing prices. While this may preserve customer relationships in the short term, it often hurts valuation later.

Filed Under: businessbroker, cbi, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker Tagged With: business, business broker, cepa, certified, clearwater, ibba, inflation, Michael Shea, Real Estate Broker, small business, Tampa Bay, Transworld, valuation

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business in Florida?

July 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

“How long will it take to get my money?” Outside of “What is my business worth?”, this is the most common question Florida business owners ask when they sit down with a broker. They want a firm date so they can plan their retirement, map out their next venture, or finally take a breather. The […]

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