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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Business in Tampa

February 6, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Many owners don’t realize that a business broker carries significant upfront costs to sell your business. A broker without financial stability may cut corners, which ultimately hurts your sale.

Filed Under: clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: brokers, buyers, confidentiality, pricing, recordkeeping, succession, tampa

Why Choose a Broker Over a Facebook Page for Selling Your Pool Route in Clearwater

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Example: A Clearwater pool route with $8,000 monthly revenue could be valued at $64,000-$96,000, while a Facebook seller might undervalue it at $50,000.

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: brokers, cepa, facebook, forsalebyowner, fsbo, ibba, Lakeland, michaelshea, orlando, pinellascount, poolroute, pools, public, tampa, Transworld, valuations, y

Case Study: Sale of Property Management Contract Portfolio

June 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

“Deals like this are all about timing and fit,” said Michael Shea. “We brought the right buyer to the table fast and had the documents, relationships, and expectations managed to close in a week. It’s a great example of how niche asset sales—when structured and marketed properly—can create real value in short order.”

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: brokers, businessbroker, buyer, deal, eperience, financing, florida, michaelshea, paperwork, seller, sellers, sellingabook, takeaway

Case Study: The Sale of an Iconic Orlando Bistro April 2025

June 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Brokered by Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay Overview An iconic, multi-decade bistro in the heart of Orlando recently changed hands in a confidential transaction brokered by Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors. The restaurant, a staple in the local dining scene, was sold for $1.1 million with the assistance of an SBA-backed […]

Filed Under: breakfast, Case Study, exitplan, exitplanning, lunch, michaelshea, pfs, restaurant, sbabackedloan, staffing, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: brand, brokers, buyer, centralflorida, management, michaelshea, michaelsheaoftransworldbusinessadvisors, rightbroker, sba, seller, srxlicense, transaction, Transworld

In Today’s Market, Sizzle Sells – Why Your Broker’s Reach and Ad Spend Matter More Than Ever

June 17, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Multiples are moving. Buyers are cautious. But standout businesses are still commanding strong interest—when they’re marketed right. The broker you choose isn’t just a middleman—they’re your hype machine, your dealmaker, and your best shot at beating the market average.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: adspend, bottomline, brokers, dealstats, reach, tampa, tampabay

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