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 […]
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Is Seller Financing Right for Your Business Sale? Florida Risks & Regulations Explained
Michael Shea represents the Central Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more. Over the past two decades, Michael and his team have closed over $1 Billion in sold business volume and presided over more than 400 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential.
How to Manage Business Ownership While Balancing Life and Family
Owning a business isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle. And for many entrepreneurs, especially those raising families, it can feel like you’re being pulled in every direction at once. Kids, spouses, employees, customers—they all need something, and somehow, you’re the one expected to hold it all together.
From Service to CEO: Why Tampa Veterans Are Turning to Business Ownership After MacDill
Veterans are wired for entrepreneurship. The ability to lead, follow systems, adapt under pressure, and push through adversity makes them uniquely suited to owning and running a small business. In fact, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, veterans are 45% more likely to be self-employed than non-veterans.
As AI reshapes the job market, former desk jockeys are discovering that the future of work might just be blue-collar—and for sale.
AI’s rapid advancement is automating tasks traditionally performed by humans, including administrative duties, customer interactions, and data analysis . Industries such as finance, law, and consulting are particularly vulnerable, with AI systems capable of handling complex tasks more efficiently and at a lower cost. This technological disruption is not only displacing workers but also redefining […]