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.
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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 […]
De-Risking Your Business Before a Sale: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It
But even six to twelve months of focused de-risking can materially improve deal terms. Waiting until a business is listed is often too late—buyers can see through last-minute fixes.
How Brokers Screen Out “Tire-Kickers”
In a competitive market, a “quick no” is better than a “slow no.” If a business isn’t a fit after you review the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), tell the broker immediately. This builds your reputation as a decisive professional, keeping you at the top of their list for future listings.