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How to Sell a Restaurant in Tampa: A Business Broker’s Perspective

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

  Selling a restaurant in Tampa requires a strategic approach to maximize value and ensure a smooth transaction, as the local market is influenced by specific economic and demographic factors. The Tampa Bay area is a vibrant hub for dining, driven by a diverse population, tourism, and a growing economy. However, selling a restaurant here […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #duediligence, cepa, closing, landlord, michaelshea, orlando, restaurants, sba, tampa, valuation

Landscape Companies and Mergers & Acquisitions

December 5, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

  Mergers and Acquisitions: A Viable Option for Landscape Companies In the world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often associated with large corporations, but they can also be a valuable strategy for landscape companies. While selling your business may not be your immediate goal, understanding the M&A landscape can provide you with options […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #duediligence, attorney, cpa, landscape, medical, mergers, michaelshea, seniorpartner, Transworld, transworldbusinessadvisors

Business Glossary: A Guide to the Terms You Need to Know

July 24, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA): EBITDA is a measure of a business’s profitability that excludes non-cash expenses. This is a useful metric for comparing the profitability of different businesses, as it removes the impact of financing decisions and accounting choices.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #duediligence, #sellmybusiness, businessbroker, ebitda, fairmarketvalue, fmv, keymaninsurance, Lakeland, letterofintent, loi, loiletterofintent, purchaseprice, tampa, tampabay, termsheet, valuation

Legal and Financial Due Diligence: Main Street Vs Wall Street

July 19, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Main Street-type transactions are typically smaller-scale deals involving the sale or acquisition of small businesses, often conducted within the same local community. These transactions may include the purchase of a restaurant, a retail store, a small manufacturing business, or a local service provider. The due diligence process in Main Street transactions is more straightforward and less complex compared to M&A transactions, owing to the relatively smaller scope and scale of the businesses involved.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #duediligence, brandon, businessales, clearwater, cpa, lawyer, mainstreet, mergers, risk, stpetersburgflorida, tampa, wallstreet

THE TOP 9 DEAL KILLERS

February 10, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

WHAT ARE THE TOP 9 DEAL KILLERS WHEN SELLING A BUSINESS Finding the right buyer for your business for sale is just the first step in an advisor’s job. However, just because a buyer is secured, does not mean there aren’t obstacles that can get in the way of the deal. An experienced advisor like […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #duediligence, advisor, bookkeeping, dealkiller, landlord, smallbusiness, Transworld

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