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Pinellas

The 80% Reality Check: What Actually Drives the Value of Your Company?

September 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

In the United States, small businesses make up 99.9% of all private employers. Yet half fail within five years. Many survivors run into a wall when the owner tries to step away.

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Best Business Broker in Tampa & St. Petersburg

September 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The right business broker understands the difference between an attractive offer and a financeable, executable transaction.

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4 Deal Structures Demystified: What Pinellas Sellers Must Expect at the Closing Table

September 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The most common structure for Main Street and lower-middle-market sales in Pinellas County. Buyers inject 10–20% equity, while an SBA-backed lender funds the remainder at close.

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The 6 Advisors Pinellas County Business Owners Need 12 Months Before an Exit

September 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Certified Business Intermediary (CBI): A qualified intermediary packages the offering, ensures strict confidentiality, screens tire-kickers, and drives competitive bidding.

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7 Red Flags That Crush Pinellas County Business Valuations (And How to Fix Them)

September 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Lenders and private equity buyers flag revenue as high-risk whenever a single client accounts for more than 15% of your total sales.

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