By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa As a small business owner in Tampa considering selling your business over the next five years, understanding the broader economic landscape is crucial. A recent economic analysis presented on June 10, 2025, provides valuable insights into U.S. government spending, inflation, and market trends that could shape your […]
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Buying a Main Street Business Without SBA Funding: 4 Practical Financing Options
When it comes to buying a Main Street business—think local service companies, small retail shops, or owner-operated trades businesses—many buyers assume Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are the only game in town. But that’s not always the case. Some deals simply don’t qualify for SBA funding due to the business’s tax returns, owner involvement, or […]
Bridging the Gap: Age and Expectations in Business Sales
Deals happen when expectations meet reality. The age gap isn’t going away—but understanding and preparation can close the expectation gap. Sellers need to modernize their records. Buyers need to dig deeper than the surface.
At Transworld, we help both sides get aligned—because when buyers and sellers see eye-to-eye, deals close, wealth transfers, and legacies continue.
Michael Shea is a business broker with Transworld Business Advisors, specializing in main street business sales and acquisitions. He’s closed over 400 deals and knows what it takes to bridge the gap between the old school and the new.
When Good Advice Gets Ignored: A Cautionary Tale of Immigration, Business Buying, and Somali Pirates
Never Assume the Wire Will Clear
International transfers can be delayed, frozen, or hijacked. Build safeguards. Use U.S. escrow agents. Don’t leave the final piece of a deal hanging on cross-border transfers without backup.
What Happens to Employees When You Sell Your Business?
By Michael Shea – Transworld Business Advisors, Tampa, FL One of the biggest emotional roadblocks in selling a business is this question:“What happens to my employees?” As a business owner, you’ve built a team. Maybe they’re like family. You care about them. So naturally, you’re worried that selling the business might put their jobs at […]