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How to Get Your Business Ready to Sell—The Right Way

June 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Getting your business ready to sell isn’t about staging a quick sale—it’s about building a business that someone else wants to buy, at a price that reflects its true value.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker Tagged With: #business sale, bbf, business, cepa, clearwater, ibba, michaelshea, owner, sold, tampa, transworldbusinessadvisors

As AI reshapes the job market, former desk jockeys are discovering that the future of work might just be blue-collar—and for sale.

June 4, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

AI’s rapid advancement is automating tasks traditionally performed by humans, including administrative duties, customer interactions, and data analysis . Industries such as finance, law, and consulting are particularly vulnerable, with AI systems capable of handling complex tasks more efficiently and at a lower cost. This technological disruption is not only displacing workers but also redefining […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: ai, businessbroker, clearwater, michaelshea, tampa, tampabay, transition, Transworld

Why Tampa Bay Business Owners Should Work with a Broker Who Holds the CEPA, CBI, and CM&AP Certifications

April 30, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

I’m Michael Shea, a Florida business broker with over 20 years of experience, and I hold the CEPA, CBI, and CM&AP certifications. Whether you’re preparing to sell next year or just starting to think about your options, I’m here to help you protect what you’ve built and exit with confidence.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: cbi, cepa, clearwater, cmap, hudson, michaelsheaoftransworldbusinessadvisors, tampa, tampabay

Is Selling Your Business On Your Own Easy? Here’s the Truth

April 27, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors – Tampa & Clearwater, FL If you’re a business owner in Tampa or Clearwater thinking about selling your company, you might be wondering, “Why pay a broker? I can sell it myself.” Here’s the truth: selling your business alone sounds easy, but in reality, it’s a complex, time-consuming, and […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: bottomline, clearwater, forsalebyowner, fsbo, legal, losttime, lowersalesprice, sellingabusinessishard, tampa, Transworld

The Myth About Bank Loans When Buying a Business: What Buyers Need to Know

April 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Even with SBA backing, banks are not in the business of funding 100% of your dream while you put nothing down. They expect the buyer to invest real money. Why? Because skin in the game drastically lowers default rates. If you haven’t risked anything, you’re much more likely to walk away when business gets tough.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: bernstein, business, businessbroker, cepa, clearwater, loans, merryllynch, michaelshea, myths, tampa, Transworld, westshore

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