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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

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

Evaluating Potential Buyers

July 17, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a business is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution. Identifying the ideal buyer and accurately valuing your business are critical steps to ensure a successful transaction.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: businessbroker, businessbuyer, cashflow, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors

What matters most to business buyers in Tampa Bay Florida?

November 30, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

About Michael Shea Tampa Business Broker

Michael Shea is a seasoned Tampa business broker with over two decades of experience helping businesses buy, sell, and merge. He is a graduate of Providence College, and has completed masters level coursework at Kennesaw State and Georgian Court University. He is a CBI, CMAP, and BCI.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #sellmybusiness, businessbuyer, michaelshea, seller, sellmybusinesstampa, tampabay, transworldbusinessadvisors

How to Leverage your Business Buyer Matching Tool

May 17, 2021 by Michael Shea PA

Make the most out of your Transworld’s Buyer Match program profile! We add new listings to the marketplace daily and want to make sure you get notified immediately when the right business becomes available. With our Buyer Match program, you receive an email as soon as a new listing that meets your personal business preferences […]

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business Tagged With: businessbuyer, buyer, clermont, kissimmee, Lakeland, matching, orlando, Transworld

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