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 […]
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Add‑Ons Still Dominate—But a Surprising Shift Emerges in 2025
For years, sponsor add‑on acquisitions have been the workhorse of Florida’s deal market. That trend continued in 1H‑2025, with add‑ons comprising about 55% of total sponsor deals. But beneath the surface, a subtle shift is emerging. Add‑Ons vs. Control Deals When isolating control investments, add‑ons accounted for approximately 72%, a slight decrease from previous […]
Florida’s 2025 Sponsor Deal Flow: A Market Cooling Into a New Normal
Florida’s sponsor investment landscape entered 2025 with signs that the cooling trend seen at the end of 2024 may be here to stay. According to the 1H‑2025 Florida Sponsor Report, deal flow dipped slightly to 258 sponsor transactions, down from 273 in 1H‑2024. While the decline is modest, the reasons behind it are more significant—and potentially persistent.
Why Accurately Reporting Cash Matters for Your Small Business (Especially if You Plan to Sell)
Yes — paying taxes isn’t fun. But failing to report cash can create serious legal, financial, and valuation problems. Buyers factor in risk, and businesses with questionable cash reporting are seen as high risk because of potential tax liabilities, audit concerns, or even fraud issues.
Florida Liqour Licenses: What you need to know
The Three Main License Categories The cost and availability of a Florida liquor license depend primarily on what you want to sell and where you are located. 1. Beer and Wine Only (2COP & 2APS) 2COP: Allows for the sale of beer and wine for consumption on-premises or in sealed containers for off-premises use. These […]