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7 Things Every Tampa Business Owner Must Do Before Selling Their Company

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Spend the year before your sale expanding your reach. A broad, stable customer base in the Gulf Coast region makes your cash flow “sticky.”

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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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Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Navigating the Florida M&A Landscape

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When you decide to sell your Tampa business, one of the most critical “forks in the road” isn’t about the price—it’s about the legal structure of the deal. In Florida, the choice between an Asset Sale and a Stock Sale can mean a difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars in your pocket after Uncle Sam takes his cut

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Practical Steps Tampa Small Business Owners Can Take to Prepare for Their Exit

August 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re a Tampa Bay business owner, schedule a confidential consultation with Michael Shea, Business Broker and CEPA, to start your exit planning journey. The sooner you prepare, the more options you’ll have when it’s time to sell.

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Is Seller Financing Right for Your Business Sale? Florida Risks & Regulations Explained

June 9, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

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 400 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential.

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