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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

How to Value Your Company: Key Insights for Business Owners

December 30, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Many owners wait until they’re ready to sell — but that’s often too late. A valuation done early gives you time to improve weak areas and maximize your eventual sale price.

Filed Under: cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors

The Cost of Waiting: What Really Happens If You Don’t Sell Yet?

December 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

It’s a fair question—and a dangerous one. Because while waiting feels like staying in control, the reality is that waiting is a decision. And like any decision, it carries consequences.

Let’s break down the hidden risks that come with delaying your exit.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, ibba, orlando, owner, sell, tampa, Transworld

Employee Retention Plans: Keeping Key Staff from Jumping Ship When the “For Sale” Sign Goes Up

December 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When a business owner decides to sell, the first instinct is often secrecy. But in reality, word almost always leaks—whether through due diligence requests, buyer site visits, or subtle changes in leadership behavior.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business, businessbroker, cepa, clearwater, exit, ibba, tampa, tampabay, transworldbusinessadvisors

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