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Case Study: Successful Sale of an Orlando Ice Cream Parlor to a Canadian E2 Visa Buyer

February 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The buyer, a 40-year-old Canadian professional from Toronto, was motivated by the E2 Treaty Investor Visa program. This non-immigrant visa allows citizens of treaty countries like Canada to live and work in the U.S. by investing in and managing a business. The buyer sought a modest investment to relocate with their family, drawn to Orlando’s vibrant economy and lifestyle.

Filed Under: businessbroker, cpa, exitplan, sellerfinancing, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: 450, cbi, cepa, certified, ibba, icecream, michaelshea, orlando, tampa

How to Enhance Your Business Valuation Before Selling: A Strategic Guide

January 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

In the competitive 2026 M&A market, simply having a profitable business isn’t enough to secure a premium exit. If you’re looking to sell your company in Tampa Bay, Sarasota, or beyond, your goal shouldn’t just be to find a buyer—it should be to maximize the multiple they are willing to pay. Research shows that owners […]

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, businessbroker, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, News, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: billion, business, cepa, efficiency, ibba, improve revenue, noncompete, orlando, preexit, quality, quantity, sarasota, tampa, tax

4 Surprising Truths Redefining Dealmaking in the Age of AI

January 7, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

It’s impossible to escape the constant stream of news about artificial intelligence, market volatility, and the future of business. Headlines declare revolutions and disruptions on a daily basis, creating a fog of buzzwords that can make it difficult to see what’s truly changing. While public attention is captured by flashy new tools, the most significant […]

Filed Under: cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors

Due Diligence Deep Dive: Unearthing Unexpected Liabilities

January 3, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

For Florida business owners, the goal of due diligence isn’t just to “pass”; it’s to ensure that an unexpected discovery doesn’t trigger a massive price re-negotiation or, worse, a “clawback” after the deal is done.

Filed Under: confidentiality, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, certifiedbusinessintermediary, duedilligence, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, Transworld

The Florida Mirage: The Capital Gains Conundrum

January 3, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

While major tax law changes are hard to predict, the current environment remains stable. However, due diligence takes time. If you are eyeing a 2026 exit, you must understand these structures now so you don’t get strong-armed into a disadvantageous structure at the eleventh hour

Filed Under: accounting, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: asset, buyers, capital gaines, capitalgains, exitplanning, sellers, stock, tampa, tampabay

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