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How Do I Prepare My Business for Sale?

September 29, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re planning to retire, pursue a new venture, or simply cash out, preparation is key to maximizing your company’s value and attracting serious buyers.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Central Florida News and Related Articles for Business, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, poolroutesales, poolservice, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: accurate, build, cleanup, cpa, financials, focus, growth, michaelshea, organize, Transworld

Key Considerations When Buying a Business: Insights from Tampa Business Broker Michael Shea

November 6, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Buying a business can be a game-changer, offering you an established brand, client base, and revenue stream. However, it’s a significant decision requiring careful thought. Michael Shea, a seasoned Tampa business broker, shares essential considerations to ensure a successful purchase.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: buying, growth, health, legal, MARKET, michaelshea, tampa, tampabay, tampabusiness

Beyond Cash Flow: Why Affordability Matters When Buying a Business

February 22, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

When I first moved to Orlando some 23 years ago I was staying in a hotel in Altamonte Springs. By chance at breakfast I met another couple that had relocated and they were going out to a place called Lake Nona.  My bride and I and our baby and dog Hershey took a drive out […]

Filed Under: Immigration and Business Buying for Foreign Nationals, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: growth, lakenona, smallbusiness, westvirginia

Timing Your Exit: How Far in Advance Should You Plan to Sell Your Business?

August 12, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Timing Your Exit: How Far in Advance Should You Plan to Sell Your Business? Selling a business is a significant milestone that requires careful consideration and meticulous planning. Whether you’re in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida, or elsewhere, determining the optimal timing for your business exit is crucial for achieving your goals and maximizing […]

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Polk County and the Lakeland / Winter Haven Metroplex….where to buy and grow a business

July 11, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Stuck between coastal Tampa Bay and Orlando. Polk County is seeing massive growth. The cost of housing and explosive growth of the two metroplexes puts Polk County in a unique situation. The Lakeland / Winter Haven Metroplex is within commuting range of both Cities. Housing and a Diverse Economic base of manufacturing, education (4 universities), […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: growth, Lakeland, orlando, polkcounty, tampa, tampabusinessbrokermichaelshea, winterhaven

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