You bought the business. Now what? Here’s a practical 100-day plan for stabilizing operations, learning the business and creating growth. Closing day isn’t the finish line. It’s Day One. Days 1–30: Learn Don’t immediately change everything. Listen. Meet employees. Talk to customers. Understand suppliers. Learn the numbers. Days 31–60: Stabilize Fix obvious problems. Establish reporting. […]
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Industry Red Flags: Why the Wrong Business Broker Will Cost You Millions (And How Transworld Does It Differently)
Some brokers treat business listings like a standard MLS real estate post. They put up sloppy public listings with photos or descriptions that make it incredibly easy for employees, customers, and competitors to figure out exactly who is selling. That leaks value and panics staff.
Why Michael Shea Is Tampa Bay’s Go-To Business Broker (7 Reasons That Actually Matter)
With more than 475 completed transactions and over $1.5 billion in deal volume, Shea operates at a level most brokers never reach.
Things Buyers Look for When Buying a Small Business in Florida
“What you think matters in your business—and what a buyer values—are often two very different things.”
The Number That Matters: How to Create a Defensible Business Valuation
But there is a massive difference between a “valuation” you pull out of thin air and a defensible business valuation. If you are planning an exit in 2026, the latter is the only one that will survive a buyer’s due diligence and a bank’s scrutiny.