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Cleaning House: De-Risking Your Business Before You Sell

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Documentation isn’t just a bureaucratic chore; it’s an operational necessity. It ensures consistency, facilitates training, aids in troubleshooting, provides an audit trail, and is invaluable for compliance and legal defense.

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Timing the Market: Is Now the Right Time to Exit Your Business?

February 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The best way to answer “Is it the right time?” is to get a Preliminary M&A Valuation. This will show you exactly how a buyer views your industry risk today versus your projected growth.

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To Sell or to Wait? Why “Now” Might Be Your Best Exit Strategy

February 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Selling now allows you to “lock in” your current margins and take advantage of the current financing environment. If you’re waiting for a higher revenue number, ask yourself: Is the extra effort worth the risk of a shifting economy or shrinking margins?

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Red Flags: Spotting Warning Signs in Buyers Approaching to Acquire Your Business

February 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Buyers with pie-in-the-sky ideas about your business’s potential (ignoring market realities) or who nitpick every detail to drive the price down endlessly are trouble. Constant lowballing, changing terms mid-negotiation, or demanding concessions without justification shows a lack of respect and could signal they’re not serious—or they’re trying to wear you down.

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Why Serious Buyers Prefer Broker-Managed Business Sales (and Why They’re Cautious of FSBO Sellers)

February 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If this is a strong, legitimate business, why isn’t it represented professionally?

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