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Why 50% of Florida Business Deals Fail (And How to Ensure Yours Succeeds)

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As a veteran Tampa business broker, I’ve seen exactly where these deals go off the rails. To help you beat the odds, I’ve developed a Roadmap to Buying a Business in Florida—a proven, 8-step process designed to navigate the complexities of the local market and get you to a successful acquisition.

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Tampa Bay Mergers and Acquisitions: Insights from Business Broker Michael Shea

January 17, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Business is fast and the Tampa Bay  landscape moves faster than ever. A big player in how quickly things develop is mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which have become essential tools for growth and transformation. As companies strive to stay competitive and capitalize on new opportunities, the M&A market has seen substantial shifts in trends and […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #Expert, #m&a, acquisition, mergers, michaelshea, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

Growth Through Acquisition: An Opportunity Missed By Small Business Owners In Florida

August 1, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

One of the biggest benefits of acquisition is that you can get synergies that drop margin to the bottom line in things like purchases, logistics costs, and overhead redundancy. For example, if you acquire a company that sells similar products or services to your own, you can negotiate better prices with suppliers. You can also consolidate your logistics operations, which can save you money on shipping and warehousing. And if the acquired company has any redundant overhead expenses, you can eliminate those as well.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: acquisition, floridabusinessbroker, Lakeland, michaelsheatampabusinessbroker, orlando, smallbusiness, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, thedealboard

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