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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.

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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

Will You Have to Carry a Seller Note? What Florida Sold Deals Actually Show

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

77% of these deals closed with the buyer paying essentially full price at closing — no seller note, no meaningful holdback.

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The Tampa Bay Business Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026

July 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you are a business owner looking to exit in 2026, you cannot rely on general market momentum alone to carry your deal. Because buyers are conducting rigorous, forensic due diligence, preparation is your ultimate point of leverage.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, maidservice, Medical, Medical Practice, michaelshea, privateequity, sba, sbabackedloan, sbaloan, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuegap Tagged With: #1tampabusinessbroker, business broker, business buyers, Business Market, cepa, Michael Shea, tampa, Transworld

Hillsborough County’s Middle Market: What’s Actually Selling and What It’s Selling For

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The Hillsborough County middle market remains active, but buyers are becoming increasingly disciplined.

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