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Tampa Bay’s Bright Spots: Where Opportunity Still Exists

September 11, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Finding Growth in a Cooling Market Economic headlines often focus on weakness. Smart entrepreneurs focus on opportunity. While parts of the Tampa Bay economy have slowed, several sectors continue demonstrating remarkable strength. Health Care Leads the Way Health care remains one of the strongest sectors across both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. An aging population, ongoing […]

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Why Tampa Contractors May Be Sitting on a Gold Mine in 2026

August 31, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Whether you own an HVAC company in Tampa, an electrical contracting business in Clearwater, a plumbing company in St. Petersburg, or a roofing business in Sarasota, today’s market conditions are creating unusual opportunities.

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The One Sentence in a Vacation Rental Management Agreement That Can Add Massive Value to Your Business

August 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

When a buyer is financing an acquisition, the lender wants to understand whether the cash flow being used to repay the loan is durable.

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Why Two Vacation Rental Management Companies With the Same Revenue Can Have Very Different Values

August 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Ultimately, sophisticated buyers aren’t purchasing revenue. They’re purchasing transferable cash flow with the lowest possible risk.

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Buy a Business or Start One? 10 Reasons Buying May Be Better

August 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Should you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? Compare customers, revenue, employees, systems, financing and risk.

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