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🚀 7 Surprising Truths to Maximize Your Business Exit

April 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Aggressive tax strategies—like hiding cash or over-expensing personal travel—might save you a few dollars in April, but they’ll cost you hundreds of thousands at the closing table.

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Why CPAs Who Ignore Business Transactions Are Leaving Money — and Clients — on the Table

March 30, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Your client just told you they’re thinking about selling their business. Or buying one. What happens next determines whether you stay their trusted advisor — or get replaced by someone who saw the opportunity you missed. I’ve spent 21 years as a business broker in Florida. I’ve closed over 500 transactions totaling more than $50 […]

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7 Things Every Tampa Business Owner Must Do Before Selling Their Company

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Spend the year before your sale expanding your reach. A broad, stable customer base in the Gulf Coast region makes your cash flow “sticky.”

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Selling a CPA or Accounting Practice: What Your Practice Is Worth, Who’s Buying, and How Deals Actually Get Done

March 11, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

. Do not wait until you cannot go through another tax season. Keep overhead in line, do not overpay staff, and approach the sale as the business transaction it is.

Filed Under: accounting, cpa, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: accounting, bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cpa, michaelshea, Transworld

How to Find the Best Business Broker to Sell Your Company in 2026

March 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Choosing a broker is a partnership. The right professional doesn’t just find a buyer; they manage the entire “deal flow”—from initial valuation through due diligence to the final closing. By focusing on expertise, transparency, and a proven track record, you can ensure you’ve hired the best business broker to secure your legacy and your financial future.

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