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Practical Steps Tampa Small Business Owners Can Take to Prepare for Their Exit

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If you’re a Tampa Bay business owner, schedule a confidential consultation with Michael Shea, Business Broker and CEPA, to start your exit planning journey. The sooner you prepare, the more options you’ll have when it’s time to sell.

Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Small Business Sales: Insights for Tampa Entrepreneurs

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By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa As a small business owner in Tampa considering selling your business over the next five years, understanding the broader economic landscape is crucial. A recent economic analysis presented on June 10, 2025, provides valuable insights into U.S. government spending, inflation, and market trends that could shape your […]

Bridging the Gap: Age and Expectations in Business Sales

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Deals happen when expectations meet reality. The age gap isn’t going away—but understanding and preparation can close the expectation gap. Sellers need to modernize their records. Buyers need to dig deeper than the surface.

At Transworld, we help both sides get aligned—because when buyers and sellers see eye-to-eye, deals close, wealth transfers, and legacies continue.

Michael Shea is a business broker with Transworld Business Advisors, specializing in main street business sales and acquisitions. He’s closed over 400 deals and knows what it takes to bridge the gap between the old school and the new.

Is Seller Financing Right for Your Business Sale? Florida Risks & Regulations Explained

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Michael Shea represents the Central Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more. Over the past two decades, Michael and his team have closed over $1 Billion in sold business volume and presided over more than 400 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential.