If you’re a Tampa Bay area bar, restaurant, or package store owner thinking about what a sale might look like — or a buyer trying to understand what you’re actually acquiring — the liquor license conversation is worth having early. It shapes everything downstream.
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How to Sell a Small Business in Florida Without Leaving Money on the Table
The sellers who close cleanly are the ones who treated due diligence as a project, not an interrogation. They had their documents organized. They answered questions the same day. They communicated through their broker rather than letting deals devolve into back-and-forth between anxious principals.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The “Hidden Assets” Buyers Pay a Premium For”
These assets don’t appear on a standard P&L statement, but they are the primary factors in determining your valuation multiple.
Top 7 Questions Tampa Bay Trades Business Owners Ask Before Selling
Tax treatment on a business sale depends on deal structure (asset sale vs. stock sale), how the purchase price is allocated, and your personal situation. Michael Shea works closely with CPAs and tax attorneys to help sellers minimize their tax liability — but always recommends consulting your own tax advisor.
What Franchises Default the most on SBA: What Every Business Buyer Needs to Know
An SBA loan default occurs when a borrower fails to repay the loan, forcing the lender to charge it off and seek recovery from the SBA guarantee. High default rates typically indicate one or more of the following: