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.
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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:
The Best Time to Sell Your Service Business in Tampa Bay
By some estimates, 60% of small to midsize businesses will sell all or part of their companies over the next 10 years. As that wave of supply hits the market, buyers will have more choices — and the pricing power will shift. Sellers who move in the current environment are doing so ahead of that crowd.