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5 Strategies to Maximize the Value of Your Florida Manufacturing Business Before You Sell

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Buyers look for “concentration risk.” If 80% of your revenue comes from one client, your value drops.

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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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Things Buyers Look for When Buying a Small Business in Florida

April 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

“What you think matters in your business—and what a buyer values—are often two very different things.”

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Is Your Business an Asset—or Just a High-Paying Job?

March 27, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If the answer is “it drops by 40%,” your pre-sale business valuation will reflect that risk. Conversely, buyers will pay a significant premium for a “turnkey” operation where the owner is essentially optional. To close the value gap, you must prove that the business can thrive without you in the building.

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12 Red Flags That Can Kill a Business Sale in Tampa Bay

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The sale process is grueling. If a seller becomes defensive during questioning or takes “due diligence” personally, buyers often walk away simply because the seller is too difficult to work with.

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