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How Long Does It Really Take?

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The most common question Tampa owners ask is: “When will I get my check?” On average, the transactional phase takes 6 to 11 months, but the total journey often spans two years.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cepa, exit, florida, ibba, legal, michaelshea, orlando, stages, tampa, Transworld

Should I Sell Or Should I Go?

December 29, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

  This podcast  features a diagnostic assessment designed to help entrepreneurs determine if they should divest from or retain their companies. This self-test evaluates critical areas such as financial preparedness, organizational autonomy, and the owner’s personal wellness and future goals. By assigning numerical values to specific operational and psychological indicators, the tool identifies potential exit readiness or the need for further internal development. […]

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, cepa, florida, future, keep, sell, tampa, tampabusinessbroker

Non-Compete Enforceability: Understanding Florida’s Rules on How Far—and How Long—You Can Be Restricted

December 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Sellers worry about being “handcuffed” after closing. Buyers worry about the seller opening a competing business down the street. And both sides often assume non-competes are either ironclad or completely unenforceable.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, cepa, florida, ibba, michaelshea, noncompete, specific, Transworld

In-Migration Impact: How the Influx of High-Net-Worth Individuals from the Northeast and Midwest Is Inflating Local Business Valuations

December 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When high-net-worth individuals relocate, they don’t just buy homes — they buy services, invest in enterprises, and look for locally owned businesses to operate or acquire. From boutique professional firms to specialized service businesses and luxury retail, affluent buyers tend to target companies that reflect their lifestyle and business goals.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businesses, buyerdemand, cepa, cnbc, florida, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, seller, tampa, Transworld

Why Selling a Tampa Restaurant Requires a Specialized Ingredient

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In the high-stakes world of the Tampa culinary scene, a restaurant isn’t just a kitchen—it’s a complex web of permits, leases, and proprietary recipes. When it’s time to exit, the structure of your deal is just as important as your EBITDA.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, lunch, restaurant, sbabackedloan, sellerfinancing, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: addback, businessbroker, florida, loans, michaelshea, restaurant, restaurantspecialist, sba, sbaready, tampaa, tampabusinessmarket, Transworld

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