Overpricing scares off qualified buyers. Underpricing leaves money behind. In Tampa—where affluent neighborhoods, a booming population, and constant demand for lawn care drive strong sales—a well-valued business can command top dollar
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Michael Shea Earns Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional Designation — A Big Win for Tampa Business Owners
When it’s time to sell your business, you want someone at the helm who knows the process inside and out. Someone who understands the stakes, speaks the language of buyers, and can push a deal across the finish line. That’s exactly what Tampa business owners get with Michael Shea of Transworld, who has just earned […]
Tampa Business Broker with Certified Exit Planner Designation (CEPA) – A Game Changer For Business Owners
When it comes to selling a business, most owners only do it once in their lifetime. That makes choosing the right advisor critical. In Tampa, few are more equipped for the job than Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors, who recently added another heavyweight credential to his resume: Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). This isn’t […]
Pocketing Cash? Here’s Why It’s Costing You Big
By Michael Shea | Senior Business Broker, Transworld Business Advisors Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: unreported cash. It’s common, it’s tempting, and let’s be honest — it’s still happening in way too many small businesses. Whether you run a landscaping company, a restaurant, a cleaning service, or a pool route, there’s […]
CASE STUDY: Closing a $350K Vending Company Sale Despite Bad Books
Polk County, FL | Facilitated by Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors The Challenge After 15 years in operation, the owner of a Polk County vending machine business was ready to sell. The problem? Like many cash-heavy businesses, the company had poor books. The seller hadn’t kept formal financials—just hand-written logs and vague sales estimates. For […]