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The Number That Matters: How to Create a Defensible Business Valuation

March 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

But there is a massive difference between a “valuation” you pull out of thin air and a defensible business valuation. If you are planning an exit in 2026, the latter is the only one that will survive a buyer’s due diligence and a bank’s scrutiny.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations, valueretailstore Tagged With: bci, businessbrokersofflorida, businessvaluation, cbi, cepa, ebitda, floridalicensedrealestatebroker, ibba, manufacturing, michaelshea, orlando, sde, tampa, valuation

10 Things That Make a Business Broker the #1 Choice in Tampa and Clearwater

February 24, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re considering selling your business, choosing the right broker is the single most important decision you’ll make. The difference between an average broker and a top broker can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in your pocket—and the difference between closing and never selling at all. In competitive markets like Tampa and Clearwater, the […]

Filed Under: businessbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: accurate, bci, businessbroker, businessvaluation, buyerdatabase, cbi, cepa, certified, cmap, experience, qualified, topbusinessbroker

The Silent Exit: How to Master Confidential Business Sales in Tampa

January 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If your employees, customers, or competitors find out you are selling before the deal is done, it can cause immediate damage to your business value. That is why confidentiality is the cornerstone of a successful business sale in the Tampa Bay market.

Filed Under: sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessvaluation, cbi, cepa, certified, confidentiality, data, document, loi, michaelshea, orlando, tampabusiness, Transworld

Are You Really Ready to Sell Your Business in Tampa Bay? A 10-Point Checklist

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As a business broker serving Tampa Bay and Clearwater for over 20 years, I’ve seen too many business owners wait until the last minute to think about selling their business. The result? Missed opportunities, lower valuations, and deals that fall apart.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: advisoryteam, business, businessowner, businessvaluation, cepa, checklist, cpa, exit, financialplanner, michaelshea, plan, process, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, transition, transitions, Transworld, tworld

Should You Use EBITDA or SDE When Selling Your Business in Tampa Bay?

July 8, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea – Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay When you’re preparing to sell your business in Tampa Bay, one of the most important financial questions you’ll face is:Should I use EBITDA or SDE to value my company? Both are common methods used to assess a company’s cash flow and earning potential, but choosing […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessvaluation, ebitda, localbroker, sde, selling, tampabayseller, valuation

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