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WHAT IS A WORKING CAPITAL PEG AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

October 13, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

A company that experiences seasonal fluctuations may have substantially different receivables, inventory, and payables throughout the year.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cbi, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: clearwater, GAS IN TANK, Michael Shea, peg, tampa, working capital

How to Value a Roofing Business: 9 Things Buyers Look At Before Making an Offer

October 13, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

It is a fair question. You may have spent 15 or 20 years building a reputation, developing relationships with homeowners and contractors, hiring crews, managing insurance claims, and navigating Florida’s demanding roofing market.

Filed Under: accounting, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cmap, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, private equity, propertymanagement Tagged With: #value, business, howto, HVAC, sde

SDE or EBITDA? The Answer Depends on Who Is Buying Your Business

October 2, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

One of the biggest mistakes business owners make when talking about valuation is assuming there is one financial metric that determines what their business is worth. You’ll hear people say: “You need to use EBITDA.” Or: “Main Street businesses are valued on SDE.” Both statements can be correct. But neither tells the entire story. The […]

Filed Under: businessbroker, Buy a Business, buyer, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cmap, cpa, ebitda, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, SDE, St Pete, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, valuations, valuegap Tagged With: bci, business, cepa, ebitda, florida, Michael Shea, sde, tampa, vrma

The Three Numbers Every Business Owner Should Know — Starting With SDE

October 2, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Understanding these metrics shifts your mindset from “How big is my revenue?” to “How durable and valuable is the asset I’m building?” Buyers don’t buy your past sales; they buy your future cash flows.

Filed Under: businessbroker, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, Pinellas, privateequity, Seller Finance, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, vacationrental Tagged With: business broker, cbi, cepa, clearwater, cmap, Michael Shea, tampa, Transworld, valuation

What Tampa Bay’s Healthcare Growth Means for Business Owners

September 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Healthcare transactions often involve additional complexity due to regulations and compliance requirements.

Filed Under: businessbroker, Buy a Business, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cpa, ebitda, exitplan, exitplanning, healthcare, Medical Practice, michaelshea, Pinellas, pizza, Pizza Restaurant, private equity, propertymanagement, retail, retail business, Seller Finance Tagged With: business, business broker, doctor, healthcare, logistics, medical, Michael Shea, Tampa Bay, Transworld

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