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Why Smart Business Owners Get Valuations Years Before They Sell

June 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

A clean, scalable recurring revenue service business
A separate higher-risk, higher-margin project business

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, cepa, certifiedbroker, poolroutesales, poolservice, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, valuations Tagged With: #businessvalue, #value, finance, keepseperate, michaelshea, Pool, remodeling, tampa, Transworld

The Number You Need Isn’t the Number the Market Pays

June 6, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

You don’t get to negotiate the price up to your needs. But you absolutely can build the business up to the price.”

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, sba, sbabackedloan, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations Tagged With: business, businessowner, ebitda, finance, logistics, MARKET, sde, transferable, wealthgap

Top 7 Questions Tampa Bay Trades Business Owners Ask Before Selling

March 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

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.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cepa, clearwater, employees, finance, goodtimetosell, michaelshea, sell, tampa, Transworld

Maximizing Business Value Through Strategic Pricing, Accounting, and Expense Reviews

April 14, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Running a successful business in today’s competitive landscape requires more than just a great product or service—it demands financial precision. At Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa, we’ve seen firsthand how strategic pricing, diligent accounting, and regular expense reviews can transform a company’s bottom line. These practices don’t […]

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, exitplan Tagged With: finance, smallbusiness, tampa, tampabay

Top 9 Deal Killers When Selling a Business

October 20, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

When selling a business, it’s crucial to understand potential deal killers that can derail the process. These factors can significantly impact the transaction’s success and overall value. Here are the top 9 deal killers to be aware of:

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: bestbusinessbrokerintampa, businessbroker, finance, motivation, smallbusiness, tampa

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