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What Is My Business Worth? 5 Key Factors That Drive Business Valuations in the Tampa Bay Market
If your revenue trend is heading in the wrong direction, the most important thing you can do before listing is understand why and address it. Six months of reversed momentum before going to market can meaningfully change your valuation.
5 Reasons Clearwater and St. Pete Business Owners Are Selling Right Now — And What It Means for You
If you’ve been paying attention to the business marketplace in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg over the past few years, you’ve likely noticed something: more businesses are changing hands. Quality listings are attracting multiple offers. Transactions are closing faster and, in many cases, at prices that would have seemed optimistic just a decade ago. […]
7 Things Every Tampa Bay Business Owner Must Do Before Listing Their Business for Sale
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events of your lifetime. Whether you’ve spent five years or thirty years building what you own, the decisions you make in the months before you list will determine how much money you walk away with — and whether the deal closes at all. As a […]
6 Signs You’re Working With the Best Business Broker in Tampa (And Why It’s Michael Shea)
How do you know if you hired the right broker? Look for these signs. 1. They’ve Closed Hundreds of Deals Listings don’t count. Closings do. 2. They Win Industry Awards Recognition follows performance. 3. They Focus on Preparation Serious brokers prepare businesses before going to market. 4. They Understand Deal Complexity From SBA to seller […]