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The Importance of Properly Pricing Your Business for a Successful Sale in Tampa Bay

November 4, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

For Tampa Bay business owners ready to sell, setting a fair and realistic price is one of the most important steps to ensure a smooth transaction. Proper pricing attracts serious buyers, shortens time on the market, and maximizes your return on investment. By focusing on SDE, cash flow, market comparables, and other relevant metrics, you can price your business accurately and make it more attractive to buyers.

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: bestbusinessbrokerintampa, businessbroker, businesssales, pricing, seriousbuyers, tampa, tampabay, tampabusinessbroker

5 ways to determine if a business opportunity if for you from Tampa Business Broker Michael Shea

November 28, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

As a Tampa business broker with over two decades of experience guiding entrepreneurs through the intricacies of business ownership, I’ve witnessed firsthand the excitement and anticipation that accompany the pursuit of new business opportunities. However, amidst the thrill of new ventures, it’s crucial to carefully evaluate whether a particular opportunity aligns with your skills, interests, and long-term goals.

Filed Under: Buy a Business Tagged With: #buyabusiness, businessbroker, businesssales, experts, tampa, tampabay, tampabrokers

Tampa Small Business Sales Trends Tampa-based Businesses are Selling for More Than Ever

November 28, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

If you are thinking about selling your small business in Tampa, there are a number of resources available to help you. The Best Broker in the City is Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors. For close to 20 years Shea has dominated Florida business sales with over 1 Billion sold in 400 Transactions. Transworld Business Advisors is the worlds largest business brokerage and middle market M&A firm with over 800 agents and 600 offices worldwide.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #michaelsheapa, business, businesssales, exit, michaelshea, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld, transworldbusinessadvisors

Selling Your Business With No Books and Records

November 28, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

In the absence of formal bookkeeping, it’s crucial to accurately track your cash flow. This means diligently recording all incoming and outgoing funds, including sales receipts, expenses, and payments. While it may seem like a tedious task, maintaining accurate cash flow records is essential for understanding your business’s financial health and making informed decisions about its future.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: booksandrecords, businessbroker, businesssales, clearwater, michaelshea, tampa, tampabay, Transworld

The 2023 Business Landscape: Who’s Buying and Who’s Selling

September 19, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

In the ongoing aftermath of the pandemic’s financial toll, we find ourselves in a business environment characterized by resilience and growth. According to Transworld’s Main Street Market Report, business acquisitions have surged by over 32% from 2021 to 2022. This resurgence brings promising prospects for prospective buyers. To delve deeper into this upward trend, let’s […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: babyboomer, businesssales, michaelshea, tampa, tampabay, tampabusinessbroker

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