In November 2025, Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors successfully facilitated the sale of a thriving med spa and weight loss clinic located in Polk County, Florida. The transaction marked a strategic acquisition by an industry player aiming to expand its footprint through a roll-up strategy in the health and wellness sector.
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Q4 2025 Small Business M&A Market Report: Trends & Insights
The Market Is Moving — Fast Q4 has been one of the most active periods we’ve seen this year. According to BizBuySell, 2,599 transactions closed in Q3, an 8% increase year-over-year and 11% higher than Q2. Sellers aren’t waiting for economic uncertainty to clear—they’re moving now. Axial reported 3,320 new deals hitting the market, led […]
Why Credentials Matter in Business Brokerage: Understanding the CBI, CEPA, CM&AP, and BCI Designations
By Michael Shea – Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa When you’re preparing to sell your business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who to trust with the sale. In a market as competitive and complex as Tampa Bay, experience matters—but so do credentials. Business brokerage is part finance, part negotiation, and part […]
2026 Capital Gaines Tax Change
In sum, the IRS changes for 2026 present substantial planning opportunities and challenges for small, closely held businesses contemplating a sale. Business owners should stay informed and seek professional tax advice to best navigate this shifting landscape.
Business Sales Dip in Q2 2025 Amid Lingering Economic Pressures and Policy Shifts
Key Highlights: Transactions down 4% year-over-year and 1% quarter-over-quarter Median sale prices fall as buyers pursue lower-cost opportunities SBA lending changes, inflation, and tariffs complicate dealmaking Retail and service sectors show resilience; manufacturing plunges 28% Business-for-sale activity in the second quarter of 2025 showed signs of strain, reflecting the cumulative impact of a decade […]