It’s the marketplace—not the seller—that ultimately sets the price. Buyers compare your business to others available, looking for risk-adjusted return. If your business nets $150,000 per year, and similar businesses are selling at a 2.5x multiple, you’re looking at around $375,000 as a value—regardless of how much you spent building it.
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Sunshine & Opportunity: Why Florida Vacation Rental Management Companies Are Hot Commodities
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 450 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential.
How Rising Interest Rates Are Making SBA Business Sales Tougher in Tampa
By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay For years, SBA-backed lending has been the engine driving small business acquisitions in the Tampa Bay market and across the country. These loans—often used by individuals buying owner-operated businesses—have helped first-time buyers access the capital they need to close deals, while giving sellers a clear path […]
Too Small for Private Equity? The Surprising Truth for Tampa Business Owners
They often:
Roll up several small companies into a larger platform play
Back strong operators to grow niche businesses
Look for strategic bolt-ons to existing portfolio companies
Case Study: Rapid Sale of a Specialty Garden Supply Wholesaler
Targeted Buyer Outreach
Rather than casting a wide net, we leveraged my referral network—specifically a former BNI (Business Network International) member—to identify a qualified buyer.