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How Private Equity Roll-Ups Are Reshaping Home Services, Healthcare, and Distribution in Tampa Bay

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

This is one reason many business owners are surprised to discover that a strategic platform buyer may value their company differently than a traditional SBA buyer.

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Earn-Outs in Florida Business Sales: When They Make Sense (and When They’re a Red Flag)

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

One of my favorite questions to ask a seller is:

“If this earn-out disappears tomorrow, are you still happy with the deal?”

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How a Free Business Valuation Helps Tampa Business Owners Build Value—and Achieve the Best Exit

June 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Owners who come prepared with a professional valuation consistently achieve better deal structures, higher multiples, and smoother transactions.

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Is 2026 Your Year to Exit? Why Bradenton is Manatee County’s Ultimate Value Market

June 6, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Because Bradenton is a high-growth market, sellers who prepare their businesses early hold significant leverage. To ensure you command a premium multiple at the closing table:

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Why Are So Many Medical Practices Selling? Understanding the Consolidation Wave

May 24, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’ve felt the landscape of private practice shifting beneath your feet lately, you aren’t imagining it. From primary care clinics to specialized dental and veterinary offices, the “For Sale” sign is going up on practices across the country at an unprecedented rate. While it’s easy to frame this trend through the lens of loss—the […]

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