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Earn-Outs in Florida Business Sales: When They Make Sense (and When They’re a Red Flag)

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

One of my favorite questions to ask a seller is:

“If this earn-out disappears tomorrow, are you still happy with the deal?”

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And So It Begins…The Tide of The Silver Tsunami is rising

July 7, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

For many entrepreneurs, their business represents the largest asset they own. A poorly planned exit can have significant implications for retirement security and generational wealth.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business broker, cepa, certified, Exit Planner, Michael Shea, tampa, Tampa Bay, Transworld, tsunami

How Pre-Sale Preparation and SBA Leverage Secured a Premium Valuation for a Central Florida Cleaning Service

June 16, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Don’t Wait to Clean Your Books: If your financials are messy, you will leave money on the table or scare away lenders. Invest in clean accounting early.

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Pinellas County: High Demand, Tight Margins, and the Reality of Coastal Business Ownership

June 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

These are bread-and-butter businesses. They don’t always get attention—but they sell, and they finance.

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The Suburban Boom: Where Tampa Bay’s Real Business Growth Is Happening

June 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Suburban Tampa is where I see the most consistent deal flow.

Filed Under: businessbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: brandon, lutz, new tampa, odessa, riverview, valrico, wesley chapel

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