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Side Hustles in Tampa That Hedge Against the AI Wave

July 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The AI wave is real, and it’s big. But it’s not the end—it’s a pivot point. If you’re in Tampa, you’ve already got two key advantages: a city with momentum and a community that values real-world connection. Start a side hustle now, one that leans into what AI can’t touch. Hedge your future by betting on your own skills, smarts, and sweat.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, cepa, consulting, event, sellable, specialty, tampa, tours, Transworld

Case Study: Dual-Location Day Spa Sold via Stock Sale with Seller Financing for L-1 Visa Buyer

July 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The seller was seeking a full exit from the business but was open to flexible terms. A seller-financed note allowed the seller to receive full value while creating a passive income stream and aiding in deal closure.

Filed Under: Case Study, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #price, broker, business, businessbroker, cepa, cobrokerage, collaboration, dayspa, L1 visa, orlando, tampa, transworldbusinessadvisors, transworldtampa, usmarket

What Records Should You Share with a Buyer — and When?

July 14, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors – Tampa Bay Selling your business isn’t just business. It’s personal. You’ve put years — maybe decades — into building something that matters. So when a total stranger wants to peek behind the curtain, it’s only natural to feel cautious. But here’s the truth: You can’t sell what you […]

Filed Under: breakfast, Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: bottomline, buyers, cepa, financial, ibba, lease, michaelshea, orlando, sell, tampa

Buying an Established Business: Smarter Choices, Smoother Starts

July 14, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Starting a business from scratch sounds exciting — until reality hits. You’re building everything from the ground up: the idea, the plan, the marketing, the customer base, the systems, the team, the cash flow. You’ve got no track record, no brand recognition, and every dollar feels like a gamble.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business, businessbroker, buying, cepa, michaelshea, tampabay, Transworld

Is Selling Your Business the Right Exit Strategy?

July 14, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors – Tampa Office We hear a lot about starting a business. What we don’t hear nearly enough about is how to leave one. If you’re a business owner, there will come a time when you ask: What’s next? Whether you’re looking to retire, change direction, or cash out, your […]

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, exitplan, michaelshea, tampa, tampabay, Transworld

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