The sellers who close deals at strong prices are rarely the ones with perfect businesses. They’re the ones who did the work to understand their vulnerabilities and address them honestly.
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What Is Your Auto Repair Shop Actually Worth?
Most shop owners who go through a professional valuation are surprised — sometimes pleasantly, sometimes not. Either way, knowing the number before you need it gives you time to act on it.
Cash Flow Is an Engineering Problem — And Most Small Business Owners Are Solving It Wrong
By Michael Shea | Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay Most small business owners think about cash flow the wrong way. They treat it like a weather report — something to check, react to, and worry about when it looks bad. What they rarely do is engineer it. But cash flow has moving parts, and […]
Top 7 Questions Tampa Bay Trades Business Owners Ask Before Selling
Tax treatment on a business sale depends on deal structure (asset sale vs. stock sale), how the purchase price is allocated, and your personal situation. Michael Shea works closely with CPAs and tax attorneys to help sellers minimize their tax liability — but always recommends consulting your own tax advisor.
How Much Is My Service Business Worth? A Guide for Clearwater & Tampa Owners
Most service businesses in the Tampa Bay area are valued using a multiple of Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or EBITDA — earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what drives value: