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Selling A Business, Selling Your Company

Why Your “Tax Strategy” is Killing Your Business Value in Tampa Bay

March 30, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

There are smarter ways to handle tax mitigation that don’t involve damaging your company’s “sellability.” If your current CPA is encouraging you to “hide” income through personal expenses, it might be time to find a professional who understands exit planning.

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Why CPAs Who Ignore Business Transactions Are Leaving Money — and Clients — on the Table

March 30, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Your client just told you they’re thinking about selling their business. Or buying one. What happens next determines whether you stay their trusted advisor — or get replaced by someone who saw the opportunity you missed. I’ve spent 21 years as a business broker in Florida. I’ve closed over 500 transactions totaling more than $50 […]

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10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Business in Tampa Bay

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

In hot markets like South Tampa or St. Pete, real estate is a major factor. You need to know if the lease is assignable and how much the rent might increase upon transfer.

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10 Surprising Factors That Can Increase Your Tampa Business Value Overnight

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Having your key employees sign updated non-compete or non-solicitation agreements (vetted by a Florida attorney) provides massive peace of mind.

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You Won’t Believe These 9 Reasons Tampa Business Deals Fall Apart

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

You’ve found a buyer, agreed on a price, and signed a Letter of Intent (LOI). You’re measuring the drapes for your retirement home in Sarasota. Then, suddenly, the deal collapses. In the world of Tampa business brokerage, we call this “deal death,” and it’s more common than you think. Here are the 9 surprising—and often […]

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