Michael Shea represents the Tampa Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more
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The Role of a Business Broker: Do You Need One for Your Sale?
When to Skip: If your business is simple and you have time to manage the sale. When you have experience and wont make mistakes
Crafting a Killer Business Listing: What Buyers Want to See in Your Pitch
A great listing attracts serious buyers. Here’s What your Business Broker Should Be Doing to Get Your Listing Noticed. Catchy Headline: Include business type, location, and a hook (e.g., “Profitable NYC Café, $500K Revenue”). Proactive Email Blasts: A experienced broker has a wide and deep email distribution list developed over years. CO-Broker: Dirty secret…good brokers co broker […]
How to Value Your Small Business Before Selling: A Step-by-Step Guide
Gather Financials
Collect three years of profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, and tax returns. Buyers want clean, organized data to assess profitability.
Government Shutdown Adds New Challenges for Small Business Owners
By Michael Shea At midnight on October 1, the U.S. government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding resolution. As federal agencies begin to pause operations, small business owners across the country are once again facing a wave of uncertainty. Already grappling with inflation, labor shortages, and rising tariffs, Main Street businesses […]