The Clearwater business market is currently in a “sweet spot” with high buyer demand and strong local economic indicators. However, getting “top dollar” doesn’t happen by accident.
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How to Enhance Your Business Valuation Before Selling: A Strategic Guide
In the competitive 2026 M&A market, simply having a profitable business isn’t enough to secure a premium exit. If you’re looking to sell your company in Tampa Bay, Sarasota, or beyond, your goal shouldn’t just be to find a buyer—it should be to maximize the multiple they are willing to pay. Research shows that owners […]
Exit Planning for Small Business Owners in Florida: Timeline and Strategies
1. Sale to a Third Party
This is often the best route for owners seeking the maximum purchase price and a clean break. In Florida’s active M&A market, this might involve selling to a competitor, a strategic buyer, or a private equity fund.
Add‑Ons Still Dominate—But a Surprising Shift Emerges in 2025
For years, sponsor add‑on acquisitions have been the workhorse of Florida’s deal market. That trend continued in 1H‑2025, with add‑ons comprising about 55% of total sponsor deals. But beneath the surface, a subtle shift is emerging. Add‑Ons vs. Control Deals When isolating control investments, add‑ons accounted for approximately 72%, a slight decrease from previous […]
Florida’s 2025 Sponsor Deal Flow: A Market Cooling Into a New Normal
Florida’s sponsor investment landscape entered 2025 with signs that the cooling trend seen at the end of 2024 may be here to stay. According to the 1H‑2025 Florida Sponsor Report, deal flow dipped slightly to 258 sponsor transactions, down from 273 in 1H‑2024. While the decline is modest, the reasons behind it are more significant—and potentially persistent.