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Why Michael Shea Is Tampa Bay’s Go-To Business Broker (7 Reasons That Actually Matter)

April 25, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

With more than 475 completed transactions and over $1.5 billion in deal volume, Shea operates at a level most brokers never reach.

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The Exit Strategy: 7 Service Industries in Pinellas Commanding the Highest Multiples

April 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you own a service business in Pinellas County, you might be sitting on a more valuable asset than you think. Right now, buyers are aggressively targeting what many consider the “blue chips” of Main Street—service businesses with recurring demand, strong margins, and recession-resistant models. Whether you’re thinking about a business valuation in Pinellas County, […]

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Why Your CPA Can’t Value Your Business: The Florida Insider’s Guide

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Sellers who work with their accountants to keep “clean” records—even while performing legitimate tax mitigation—will always command a higher sales price and attract more serious buyers

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cbi, cepa, ibba, listings, michaelshea, Transworld, transworldbusinessadvisors

Things Buyers Look for When Buying a Small Business in Florida

April 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

“What you think matters in your business—and what a buyer values—are often two very different things.”

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, Buy a Business, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: bci, bestbusinessbroker, cbi, cepa, certified, michaelshea, tampa, tampabusinessbroker

Communication and “The Gut Test”: Choosing the Right Business Broker

March 30, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a business isn’t a quick transaction—it’s a process. In most cases, you’re looking at a 6 to 12 month journey from listing to closing. That’s a long time to be tied to the wrong advisor. And that’s where communication—and what I call “the gut test”—comes into play. The Reality of a Long Sales Cycle […]

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, cbi, cepa, chemistry, communication, consistancy, gutcheck, ibba, orlando, tampa

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