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“What’s the Real Reason the Business is Being Sold?” – What That Question Says About You as a Buyer

June 16, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When a buyer leads with “What’s the real reason this business is for sale?” they’re not being shrewd—they’re showing their inexperience. Want to stand out? Ask informed questions. Do the math. Focus on facts.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: broker, businessbuyer, focus, goodbusiness, math, reasons, simple

The #1 Deal Killer: Bad Books & Records

June 5, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

I even show them the data—just like in the screenshots above. Thousands of listings online. But when you filter for those with actual usable records? That number collapses. Today, it dropped from 2,223 to just 449.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: broker, buyer, cpa, educate, financialplanner, michaelshea, sbadeals, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, taxreturns

Why Refusing to Share a Buyer Profile Hurts You as a Buyer

May 9, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The market for quality businesses is competitive. According to BizBuySell, only 20-25% of listed businesses sell, and desirable businesses often attract multiple offers. Sellers and brokers prioritize buyers who demonstrate readiness and transparency. If you refuse to provide a buyer profile, you’re signaling that you’re either unprepared or unwilling to play by the rules. Meanwhile, other buyers—those who promptly submit their profiles—are moving ahead, scheduling meetings, and building trust with sellers.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: broker, business, businessbrokers, businessbuyer, buyer, capacity, experience, goals, michaelshea, seller, transparent, Transworld

Value….what is my business worth?

February 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

No matter what, no matter when…its always the same question and justifiably so. How much is my business worth. Invariably ever business owner goes to the market place and looks at what things are LISTED for and assumes that they are going to get that numbe

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: 4c, broker, business, buying, capital, michaelshea, selling, tampa

How to Find a Business For Sale In Tampa: A Guide

February 17, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Business brokerage offices can be talking to hundreds of entrepreneurs a month to see where they are at in their exit process. Often a  brokerage or investment banking firm will receive a business for sale and already have buyers lined up in their database ready to go. If you are one of those buyers, you will have first shot at deals before they go to market! So, knowing the right business broker or investment banker in your target geography or industry is critical.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: #buyabusiness, broker, clearwater, michaelshea, tampa, tampabay, usf

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