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The Real Arbitrage in Tampa Business Acquisitions: Buy Where You’re Strong

June 1, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Buying a business in Tampa? Learn how aligning your skills with a company’s weaknesses creates true arbitrage and drives higher returns.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, exitplan, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: broker, businessesforsale, cepa, certified, clearwater, floridabusinessbroker, michaelshea, tampa, tampabusinessbroker

The Hard Truth About Selling Your Business: Why It Takes More Than an Asking Price to Close a Deal

May 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

During the due diligence phase, the buyer’s team of attorneys and forensic accountants will dig through your operational, legal, and financial history. They are looking for reasons to re-negotiate the price or back out entirely.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, exitplanning, floridabusinessbroker, michaelshea, qualified, sellersdiscretionaryearnings, Transworld

Beyond the Numbers: How Transworld Business Advisors Prices Your Florida Business for Success in Tampa Bay

July 8, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Partner, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa & Hall of Fame Inductee When you’ve poured your life into building a business in Florida, the question of “What is it worth?” isn’t just about a number; it’s about valuing your legacy. At Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa, we understand that determining a business’s true […]

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #value, business, cepa, fairmarket, floridabusinessbroker, ibba, intrinsic, investmentvalue, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, threemethods, Transworld, youtube

Top Tax Strategies for Florida Business Owners Before a Sale

April 22, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling your business should feel like a reward, not a tax nightmare. Florida gives you a head start with no state income tax, but these federal strategies can save you even more. Whether it’s timing your sale, picking the right sale type, or spreading payments, a little prep goes a long way. Want to see how much you could save? Reach out to me, Michael Shea, at 321-287-0349 for a free consultation. Let’s make your sale a win—taxes and all.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: asset, businessbrokers, capitalgains, cepa, cfp, cpa, exitplan, floridabusinessbroker, IRS, michaelshea, retirement, stock, tampa, TAXES, Transworld

Navigating Your First Meeting with a Seller: A Business Buyer’s Guide

November 30, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

As a seasoned Tampa business broker with over two decades of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of business acquisitions. However, embarking on this journey requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Your first meeting with a potential seller sets the tone for the entire acquisition process, and it’s crucial to approach it with the right mindset and questions.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business Tagged With: floridabusinessbroker, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, tampabay, Transworld

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