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The “Silver Tsunami” Myth: Where Did All the Small Business Listings Go?

July 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

For years, conventional wisdom suggested that children of entrepreneurs would pursue corporate careers while their parents eventually sold the family business.

Filed Under: bci, bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cmap, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Seller Finance, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businesses, cepa, retirement, Silver Tsunami, tampa, Tampa Bay, valuations

What a Business Broker Actually Does — And Why Tampa Sellers Need One

July 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

A business broker doesn’t just match buyers with sellers. They manage a multi-stage corporate transaction from inception to the closing table. Here is the heavy lifting a professional broker handles on your behalf:

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cmap, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, valuations Tagged With: attorney, business, clearwater, cpa, Dynamic, Exit Expert, florida, lenders, Michael Shea P.A., sba, Stewardship, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Sellers, transworld business advisors, West Florida

Multi-Generational and Family-Owned Business Transitions in Tampa Bay: What Makes Them Different

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Family-business transitions are fundamentally different from traditional business sales.

They involve more stakeholders, more emotions, more complexity, and often more planning.

Whether the future involves succession, employee ownership, or a third-party sale, the best outcomes happen when difficult conversations occur before they become urgent.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cbi, cmap, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker Tagged With: Business Worth, businesses, cepa, Family Businesses, florida, Michael Shea, purchase, seller, Tampa Bay, Transworld

The CPA’s Guide to Knowing When a Client Is Ready to Sell

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The advisors who create the most value for their clients recognize the signs early and assemble the right team before a transaction becomes urgent.

Filed Under: cbi, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cmap, cpa, sba, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: Accountants, business, business broker, cepa, clearwater, cpa, Exit Plan, Michael Shea, prepare, retire, Tampa Bay, transworld business advisors

7 Things to Look for in a Tampa Business Broker Before You Sign Anything

April 13, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Choosing the wrong broker can cost you six figures. In a market like Tampa, where buyers are active and competition is strong, picking the right advisor matters more than most owners realize.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cepa, cmap, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: broker, cepa, certifiedbusinessintermediary, certifiedexitplanningadvisor, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, tampa

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