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10 Things to Look for When Buying a Small Business in Florida

August 18, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

But you need enough information to understand how the business actually makes money.

Tax returns, P&Ls, bank statements, POS records and merchant processing can all tell part of the story.

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How Much Is My Pizza Shop Worth in Florida?

August 16, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’ve owned a pizza shop for 10, 15 or 20 years, you’ve probably wondered: “What is my pizza shop worth?” The answer isn’t as simple as multiplying your annual sales by a number. When I value a pizza shop, I’m looking at the cash flow the business produces, how dependent it is on the […]

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I Need to Sell My Business in Tampa: Where Do I Start?

August 15, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a business involves valuation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, negotiation, financing, due diligence, legal documents and closing.

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5 Costly Mistakes Instagram “Business Acquisition Gurus” Are Teaching Buyers (And What Real Brokers Know)

August 11, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

They sell courses promising to teach everyday people how to buy a business using “other people’s money,” leveraging sophisticated deal structures to acquire wealth overnight. The problem? The playbooks these influencers are selling are built for middle-market private equity deals, not Main Street businesses.

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Management Fee Structures That Maximize Company Value

July 30, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

For vacation rental management companies preparing for a future exit, understanding how management fees impact value can be the difference between an average transaction and a premium acquisition.

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