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Case Study: Rapid Sale of a Specialty Garden Supply Wholesaler

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Targeted Buyer Outreach
Rather than casting a wide net, we leveraged my referral network—specifically a former BNI (Business Network International) member—to identify a qualified buyer.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: buyeroutreach, casestudy, cash, dealstructure, distribtion, duedilligence, garden, orlando, profitable, results, seller, sellers, speed, takeaway, tampa

What Comes After the Sale? Planning Your Life Beyond Business

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

One of the hardest things for many business owners post-sale is the identity shift.

You’ve been “the boss” for decades. What happens when the emails stop, the calls slow down, and you’re no longer the one making decisions?

The happiest post-sale clients I’ve worked with are those who stay engaged:

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: budget, business, cash, cepa, cexp, cfp, financial, mission, money, safe, smart, strategic, strategy, TAXES, transworldbusinessadvisors

Buyers Want a Deal. Sellers Want a Payday. Here’s How to Bridge the Gap.

June 23, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

At Transworld Tampa, we coach both sides to get real about priorities:

Sellers: You might need to offer some post-sale support or terms flexibility to unlock a better price.

Buyers: You might need to stretch a bit to get a great business.

It’s not about winning—it’s about closing.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: #price, businessbroker, buyerandseller, buyers, cash, cepa, clash, exit, financing, michaelshea, reality, sellers, signals, tampabay, terms, transition, transworldtampa

Know What You Want Before You Sell

June 22, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling your business isn’t just a financial decision — it’s a personal one. Before you list, before you price, before you entertain offers, you need to get clear on one thing: What do you actually want out of the sale? The answer shapes everything — from your asking price to how the deal is structured […]

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Buying a Main Street Business Without SBA Funding: 4 Practical Financing Options

June 10, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When it comes to buying a Main Street business—think local service companies, small retail shops, or owner-operated trades businesses—many buyers assume Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are the only game in town. But that’s not always the case. Some deals simply don’t qualify for SBA funding due to the business’s tax returns, owner involvement, or […]

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