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Why “Free” Consulting is the Best Investment You’ll Never Make

March 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Most exit consultants operate on a “fee-for-service” basis. They get paid whether your business sells or not. This often leads to:

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Leveling the Playing Field: Why Small Business Owners Need a Team of Trusted Advisors

February 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re ready to level up, reach out to a potential advisor today—your future self (and your business) will thank you. What’s one area where you could use external expertise? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Side Hustles in Tampa That Hedge Against the AI Wave

July 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The AI wave is real, and it’s big. But it’s not the end—it’s a pivot point. If you’re in Tampa, you’ve already got two key advantages: a city with momentum and a community that values real-world connection. Start a side hustle now, one that leans into what AI can’t touch. Hedge your future by betting on your own skills, smarts, and sweat.

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Multiples Don’t Matter: How I Help Business Owners Maximize Value as a Tampa Business Broker

March 12, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, CEPA, CBI, CMAP, BCI – Transworld Business Advisors March 11, 2025 As a Tampa-based business broker with Transworld Business Advisors and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CMAP), and Board Certified Intermediary (BCI), I’ve seen countless business owners fixate on one number when […]

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Take Out – Tactics to drive profits for take out heavy restaurants

February 23, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

He did a good job of upselling and asking questions and presenting options so I figured I would give some take aways on how to improve your take out margins. Consumers live on the go now so you need to maximize that order and get as much from it as possible.

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