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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.
What Happens to Employees When You Sell Your Business?
By Michael Shea – Transworld Business Advisors, Tampa, FL One of the biggest emotional roadblocks in selling a business is this question:“What happens to my employees?” As a business owner, you’ve built a team. Maybe they’re like family. You care about them. So naturally, you’re worried that selling the business might put their jobs at […]
Selling Your Business Without Sacrificing Employee and Customer Care
How a business owner can ensure continuity of care for employees and customers during a sale By Michael Shea, Transworld For many Tampa business owners, their company is more than a paycheck—it’s a community. You’ve built relationships with employees who feel like family and customers who’ve become loyal advocates. So, when it’s time to sell, […]
Leverage Your Confidentiality Agreement To The Max
Effective utilization of a confidentiality agreement is paramount for ensuring the success of lucrative transactions. Failure to employ and uphold confidentiality agreements properly can swiftly derail promising deals, giving rise to an array of complications. From employees stumbling upon potential sales to the risk of losing vital customers or inadvertently notifying competitors about a business […]