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Add‑Ons Still Dominate—But a Surprising Shift Emerges in 2025

January 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

  For years, sponsor add‑on acquisitions have been the workhorse of Florida’s deal market. That trend continued in 1H‑2025, with add‑ons comprising about 55% of total sponsor deals. But beneath the surface, a subtle shift is emerging. Add‑Ons vs. Control Deals When isolating control investments, add‑ons accounted for approximately 72%, a slight decrease from previous […]

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Southeast Florida Dominates 2025 Sponsor Activity—Here’s Why It Matters

January 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

  When investors think of Florida’s private‑equity activity, they may picture Miami—and the 1H‑2025 data validates that instinct. The Southeast region captured roughly 39% of all Florida sponsor deals, marking it as the state’s undisputed hub for sponsor activity. Tampa Bay & Central: A Close Race for Second Place Tampa Bay and the Central region […]

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Florida’s 2025 Sponsor Deal Flow: A Market Cooling Into a New Normal

January 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Florida’s sponsor investment landscape entered 2025 with signs that the cooling trend seen at the end of 2024 may be here to stay. According to the 1H‑2025 Florida Sponsor Report, deal flow dipped slightly to 258 sponsor transactions, down from 273 in 1H‑2024. While the decline is modest, the reasons behind it are more significant—and potentially persistent.

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Why Accurately Reporting Cash Matters for Your Small Business (Especially if You Plan to Sell)

January 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Yes — paying taxes isn’t fun. But failing to report cash can create serious legal, financial, and valuation problems. Buyers factor in risk, and businesses with questionable cash reporting are seen as high risk because of potential tax liabilities, audit concerns, or even fraud issues.

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Why Buying an Existing Business Is Smart — The Power of Goodwill

January 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Starting a business from scratch means building awareness, systems, and sales one step at a time. Buying an established operation lets you step in where the previous owner left off — with existing processes, staff, and infrastructure already in place. This reduces time and cost versus launching a brand-new venture.

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