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Buying a Home Services Business in Tampa: HVAC, Plumbing & More

July 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Unlike restaurants or boutique retail, home infrastructure maintenance cannot be deferred. This provides recession-resilient characteristics to your baseline cash flow.

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SBA 7(a) Financing Above $2 Million: What Changed and What It Means for Sellers

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Owners who understand how lenders evaluate businesses—long before they decide to sell—typically command stronger valuations, attract better-qualified buyers, and experience fewer surprises during due diligence.

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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?”

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, exitplan, michaelshea, privateequity, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker Tagged With: business broker, cepa, cpa, earnout, ebitda, exit, Financial Planner, Michael Shea, Middle Market, pinellas, tampa, Tampa Bay, Transworld

Value Over Volume: Buyer Competition Intensifies in Q1 2026 Small Business Market

May 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Lending changes have added substantial friction to closing deals, with 45% of brokers stating that current conditions make deals harder to complete.

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7 Reasons Why a Professional Broker is Your Secret Weapon in a Florida Business Sale

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Setting the right price requires more than just looking at last year’s tax returns. A professional Set a Price strategy analyzes market potential, industry trends, and financial metrics like SDE to ensure you are priced for current market conditions.

Filed Under: exitplan, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations Tagged With: cepa, michaelshea, selling, tampa, Transworld

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