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5 Operational Upgrades St. Pete and Clearwater Founders Must Make Before Listing

September 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

A buyer does not want to purchase a 60-hour workweek; they want to buy recurring, owner-independent cash flow.

Filed Under: businessbroker, Buy a Business, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, maid service, maidservice, michaelshea, Seller Finance, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: Business Brokerage, cepa, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, clearwater, ibba, Michael Shea, pinellas, Real Estate Broker, Transworld, vrma

10 Ways to Find a Business for Sale in Tampa Bay

August 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Looking for a business for sale in Tampa Bay? Here are 10 ways buyers can find acquisition opportunities in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete and Central Florida.

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A Tale of Two Markets: Navigating High Interest Rates in Florida M&A

July 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’ve been reading national headlines or listening to general market commentary over the past year, you might think the small business M&A market has completely stalled. With SBA loan interest rates hovering in double-digit territory and capital costs significantly elevated compared to the sub-5% borrowing era, many business owners assume that selling right now […]

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The Hidden Demand Niches: Where Buyer Interest Outpaces Listing Supply

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Categories like machine shops or engineering-related businesses tend to attract buyers with specific technical backgrounds who are actively searching within a narrow niche, rather than casual browsers — which concentrates inquiry activity when a listing does appear.

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Inflation and the Rising Cost of Living in Central Florida: What Business Owners Need to Do Now

July 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Many owners quietly absorb expenses rather than increasing prices. While this may preserve customer relationships in the short term, it often hurts valuation later.

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