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The 7 Things Buyers Find in Due Diligence That Kill Deals — And How to Fix Them Before They Do

March 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

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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Due Diligence Deep Dive: Unearthing Unexpected Liabilities

January 3, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

For Florida business owners, the goal of due diligence isn’t just to “pass”; it’s to ensure that an unexpected discovery doesn’t trigger a massive price re-negotiation or, worse, a “clawback” after the deal is done.

Filed Under: confidentiality, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, certifiedbusinessintermediary, duedilligence, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, Transworld

The Due Diligence Process in Small Business Sales: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

October 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Due diligence is not adversarial—it’s a collaborative process designed to protect both parties. Buyers gain confidence in their investment, and sellers demonstrate professionalism and integrity. When approached with transparency and structure, due diligence becomes a bridge to a successful closing rather than a barrier.

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Case Study: Rapid Sale of a Specialty Garden Supply Wholesaler

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Targeted Buyer Outreach
Rather than casting a wide net, we leveraged my referral network—specifically a former BNI (Business Network International) member—to identify a qualified buyer.

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How to Get a 5x Multiple When Selling Your Business

June 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Whether you’re 5 years from selling or 5 months, I can help you chart the path to a more valuable—and sellable—business. Let’s talk strategy before you go to market.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: 5x, cepa, competitive, duedilligence, michaelshea, multiple, preperation, tampa, tampabay

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