With more than two decades in the industry, CEPA and CBI credentials, and hundreds of completed transactions, Michael Shea has built a reputation based not on claims but on documented results.
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Why Selling a Tampa Lower-Middle-Market Business Requires More Than a Valuation I’ve been a business broker in Florida for 20 years. One thing I’ve learned is that business owners often start the conversation in the wrong place. They ask: “What is my business worth?” That’s an important question. But it isn’t the first question I […]
The 6 Advisors Pinellas County Business Owners Need 12 Months Before an Exit
Certified Business Intermediary (CBI): A qualified intermediary packages the offering, ensures strict confidentiality, screens tire-kickers, and drives competitive bidding.
What Happens After You Buy a Business? Your First 100 Days
You bought the business. Now what? Here’s a practical 100-day plan for stabilizing operations, learning the business and creating growth. Closing day isn’t the finish line. It’s Day One. Days 1–30: Learn Don’t immediately change everything. Listen. Meet employees. Talk to customers. Understand suppliers. Learn the numbers. Days 31–60: Stabilize Fix obvious problems. Establish reporting. […]
Why the Multiple Matters More Than Most Business Owners Realize
The goal is to create a business that is more attractive, more transferable, and less risky from a buyer’s perspective.