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Should I Use a Business Broker, Online Marketplace, or Sell Direct? Pros, Cons, and Typical Costs for Florida Owners

March 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Working with a broker who understands the Tampa Bay and broader Florida market isn’t just about the process. It’s about knowing which buyers are active, what lenders are currently doing on SBA deals in your size range, and how to position your business against comparable listings that buyers are already looking at.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cbi, cepa, clearwater, fsbo, Lakeland, marketplace, michaelshea, tampa, tampabusinessbroker

The 7 Things Buyers Find in Due Diligence That Kill Deals — And How to Fix Them Before They Do

March 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The sellers who close deals at strong prices are rarely the ones with perfect businesses. They’re the ones who did the work to understand their vulnerabilities and address them honestly.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, clearwater, dealkillers, deals, duedilligence, michaelshea, prepare, smallbusiness, tampa, Transworld

What Is Your Auto Repair Shop Actually Worth?

March 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Most shop owners who go through a professional valuation are surprised — sometimes pleasantly, sometimes not. Either way, knowing the number before you need it gives you time to act on it.

Filed Under: autobody, automotive, bestbusinessbroker, carrepair, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: auto, automotive, bodyshop, businessadvisors, carporn, cars, clearwater, michaelshea, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, transmissions, Transworld, whatismyautoshop

March 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Transitioning from self-employed to business owner doesn’t happen overnight. It requires a proactive strategy.

https://www.yourfloridabusinessbroker.com/transitioning-from-self-employed-to-business-owner-doesnt-happen-overnight-it-requires-a-proactive-strategy/

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, michaelshea, optional, second, secret, test, Transworld, valuegap

The 24-Month Rule: Why Your Exit Starts Two Years Before the Sale

March 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Revenue that is recurring or contractual rather than episodic or relationship-dependent

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations Tagged With: battleship, business, businessbroker, buyers, exitplan, michaelshea, planning, Transworld, turn

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