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The “Chronic Looker” Myth: Why Some Buyers Browse Dozens of Businesses Before They Finally Buy

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Whether you’re actively searching for a business, preparing for an acquisition, or considering an exit strategy, having the right guidance can significantly improve your results.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, Buy a Business, cbi, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, propertymanagement, sbabackedloan, sbaloan, Seller Finance, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations Tagged With: Aquisitions, Business Buyer, cepa, ibba, Learn, Michael Shea, opportunity, Search, sellers, transworld business advisors

Why the Multiple That Prices Your Business Changes As You Grow

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Once you have two to three years of clean, addback-supported earnings and revenue above roughly $150,000–$300,000, buyers and lenders will expect an SDE-based conversation, not a revenue-based one.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, sba, sbabackedloan, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, vacation rental management, valuations, valuegap Tagged With: cash flow, ebitda, florida, floridalicensedrealestatebroker, Lakeland, Michael Shea, sde, Size, tampa, Tampa Bay, transworld business advisors

What Is a Vacation Rental Property Management Company Worth in Florida?

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Multiples are driven by cash flow quality, owner dependency, and contract transferability, not the rental type. Vacation rental operators sometimes carry richer margins due to higher management fee percentages, which can support a stronger SDE multiple at the same revenue size.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, Bradenton, businessbroker, Buy a Business, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, HOA, michaelshea, propertymanagement, Short Term Rental, Tampa Business Sales, vacation rental management, vacationrental Tagged With: business broker, kissimmee, Michael Shea, orlando, property management, Short Term Rental, STR, tampa, Tampa Bay, vacation rental, valuation

How to Sell Your HOA & Community Association Management Company in Florida

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Properly recasting earnings to identify defensible add-backs (owner salary adjustments, one-time software transitions, non-recurring legal fees) can significantly lift your net valuation before going to market.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, CAM, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, HOA Tagged With: advisors, business broker, cepa, experts, florida, Michael Shea, orlando, tampa, Tampa Bay

Your Business Broker Should Be More Advisor Than Salesperson

July 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

A business owner knows their company better than anyone. However, an advisor understands the marketplace and the transaction process.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business broker, cepa, cpa, cpapractice, ibba, Michael Shea, orlando, Qurterback, Real Estate Broker, tampa, Tampa Bay, Transworld

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