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Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Before Selling

April 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Straightforward, advisory—positioning you as the filter between “thinking about selling” and “ready to sell.”

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Leveling the Playing Field: Why Small Business Owners Need a Team of Trusted Advisors

February 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re ready to level up, reach out to a potential advisor today—your future self (and your business) will thank you. What’s one area where you could use external expertise? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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The Million-Dollar Handoff: How to Choose a Business Broker (And What It Really Costs)

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

You’ve built the business, cleaned the books, and standardized your operations. Now comes the most critical phase: taking it to market. Selling your business is likely the largest single financial transaction of your life. It is not the time to “DIY” or rely on your cousin’s friend who sells residential real estate. You need a […]

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Are You Actually Ready to Sell Your Business?

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Readiness isn’t just about timing the market or hitting a revenue milestone. According to the Exit Planning Institute, a business owner is truly “ready” only when personal goals, financial goals, and business realities are aligned 

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Business Valuation Is Not Just a Number: Why Buyer Lending Determines What You Can Actually Sell For

December 17, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In reality, a business is only worth what a qualified buyer can finance and close on, not what the seller believes the earnings justify. In today’s market, access to lending—especially SBA financing—has become one of the most important (and overlooked) factors in whether a business sells at all.

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