To command a premium in today’s market, you must focus on three pillars: clean books, scalable operations, and predictable metrics.
ibba
How Much Can I Sell My Business For? Insights from Michael Shea of Tampa Transworld
Michael emphasizes that your business will sell for a multiple of SDE, and that multiple depends on several factors—industry, size, risk, documentation, and market demand.
Confidentiality & Market Exposure: How Do You Sell Without Blowing Things Up?
Most buyers also prefer confidentiality—they don’t want to spook your team or damage the business they’re trying to acquire.
The Cost of Waiting: What Really Happens If You Don’t Sell Yet?
It’s a fair question—and a dangerous one. Because while waiting feels like staying in control, the reality is that waiting is a decision. And like any decision, it carries consequences.
Let’s break down the hidden risks that come with delaying your exit.
Non-Compete Enforceability: Understanding Florida’s Rules on How Far—and How Long—You Can Be Restricted
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.