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Selling A Business, Selling Your Company

op Factors That Kill Business Sales: What Tampa Bay Business Owners Need to Know

November 4, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

  When selling a business, many factors can make or break the deal. For Tampa Bay business owners thinking about selling, understanding common deal-breakers is essential to avoid costly mistakes and maximize the chances of a successful sale. Based on insights shared in the video, here are the top things that can derail a business […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: businessowners, declining, legal, michaelshea, sellingabusiness, tampa, tampabay, tampabusinessbroker, yourfloridabusinessbroker

Why Using Revenue as a Business Valuation Tool is Dangerous for Tampa Bay Business Owners

November 4, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Relying on revenue as a valuation metric may seem simple, but it’s a dangerous path that can lead to overvaluing or undervaluing your business. A more holistic approach that considers profitability, cash flow, risk factors, and owner discretionary spending provides a clearer and more accurate picture.

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: businessbroker, michaelshea, revenue, tampa, TAMPABUSINESSOWNERS

Understanding Owner Benefit, Seller’s Discretionary Earnings, and Cash Flow: A Guide for Tampa Bay Business Owners

November 4, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

For Tampa Bay business owners considering a sale, maintaining strong cash flow is crucial, as potential buyers will assess it to understand how well the business can sustain itself. Reliable cash flow is also critical when valuing a business, as it shows the business’s potential to generate income and cover expenses consistently.

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: #buyabusiness, business, cashflow, DISCRETIONARYEARNINGS, michaelshea, OB, sde, tampa, Transworld, yourfloridabusinessbroker

Maximizing Your Business Value: The Benefits of an Annual Meeting with a Tampa Business Broker

November 4, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Brokers will review your financials to assess profitability trends, cash flow, and the reliability of your revenue streams. They’ll offer feedback on areas where margins could be improved and help you strategize for long-term financial stability.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: BENCHMARKS, businessbroker, businessbrokers, INDUSTRYBENCHMARKS, MARKET, michaelshea, michaelsheatampabusinessbroker, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessbrokers

Selling A M&A Level Deal in Tampa: Well you need to understand working capital as part of the sale.

November 1, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Working capital is a key figure in the sale of a business because it shows the buyer how much liquid operating capital they will have when they take over, which helps ensure the business can keep running smoothly. Calculating it in a business sale is slightly different from calculating it in normal operations because you are adjusting for any excess cash or debt that won’t transfer to the buyer. Let’s break it down:

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #m&a, adjustments, businessbroker, businesssale, michaelshea, orlando, saleprice, tampa, workingcapital

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