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Selling A Business, Selling Your Company

What could possibly go wrong when you sell your own business?

March 25, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you only have one person at the table, they have all the power. They know you don’t have a backup plan, which leads to lopsided terms, aggressive “earn-outs,” or a price that favors the buyer’s wallet over yours.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, cepa, diy, fail, fsbo, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, Transworld, wrong

The $100M Gap in Tampa Bay: Why Your “Standard” Wealth Process is Failing Local Business Owners

March 24, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Without a process that acknowledges the business as the primary investment, you remain a “secondary” advisor. To become a Business Owner Specialist, you need a framework that creates value long before the “For Sale” sign goes up.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, businessowners, cepa, cexp, enterprise, risk, tampa, tampabay, Transworld, wealthadvisor

How to Set Up a Corporation In Florida and Get Licensed In Orlando

March 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Think of setting up a Florida corporation like building a house — you need the foundation first (state-level), then the walls (local level), then utilities (tax & compliance). Here’s the full roadmap: 🏗️ PHASE 1: The Foundation — Form Your Corporation with the State of Florida Where: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz.org) Steps: Choose your […]

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A Turnkey Cleaning Business With Recurring Revenue Built In — leads with buyer benefit, not just the business category.

March 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning · Central Florida A Turnkey Cleaning Business With Recurring Revenue Built In Four years of consistent growth, two fully equipped service trucks, and a diversified client base — this Central Florida operation is the rare acquisition that earns from day one. Asking Price$225,000 2024 Revenue$314,547 Disc. Earnings (SDE)$80,549 Down Payment$175,000 LocationCentral […]

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Expert, Authoritative, and Trustworthy: Why Michael Shea is Central Florida’s Leading Business Broker

March 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Industry Influence: His blog serves as a resource for both buyers and sellers, offering insights into market trends and the intricacies of Florida business law.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, Buy a Business, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations Tagged With: bestbroker, businessbrokers, client, e-e-a-t, floridarealestatebroker, ibba, marketmastery, michaelshea, orlando, sold, tampa, transparency, Transworld

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