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ibba

The Tortoise, the Hare, and the Truth About getting there

May 21, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Fresh off a long five days at our Transworld Business Advisors conference and the IBBA conference for 2025 I am getting to play some catch up but I thought I would carve out some time to pen a reflection I felt I should share.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: businessbroker, ibba, slowandsteady, tortoise, Transworld

“Guarantees Are Guarantees”: Lessons from Tommy Boy for Business Sales

March 2, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

A good business agreement does what Tommy couldn’t: it provides substance. It spells out what “guaranteed” actually looks like—whether that’s a money-back clause, a service-level commitment, or a replacement policy. This clarity transforms a vague sales pitch into a concrete assurance, making the buyer feel secure enough to say yes.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: bbf, businessbroker, businesssales, cepa, exitplanning, ibba, michaelshea, tommyboy, Transworld

Most of the Time it is Bad Owners not bad businesses – There in lies an opportunity

February 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Why Buying a Distressed or Failed Business Can Be a Smart Move By Michael Shea, Tampa Bay Business Broker When most people think of buying a business, they picture a thriving operation with steady cash flow and a pristine reputation. But as a seasoned business broker here in Tampa Bay, I’ve seen firsthand that some […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: bni, distress, ibba, murphybusiness, opportunity, smallbusiness, sunbelt, tampacashcow, vikingmergers

Interior Design Business For Sale with Full Staff and Team

July 11, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Own a 20-year-old Interior Design and Furnishings business servicing the Sun Coast and greater South East’s most discerning clients. This professionally staffed business has a record of continuous growth, beautifully acquitted studio space, and workspace that affords efficient workflow while providing clients with an intimate environment to select furnishings and decorative pieces. Impeccable records, professional management, and a well-respected brand are just a few qualities that set this business apart from its peers.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: bbf, bizbuysell, businessforsale, ibba, interiordesign, realestate, sarasota, Transworld

Co Brokering…the argument against and the response

May 16, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

  Cobrokering in business brokerage refers to the practice of multiple brokers or intermediaries working together to facilitate a business sale. While cobrokering can have certain advantages, there are also arguments against this practice. Here are some common arguments against cobrokering in business brokerage: Lack of Control: When multiple brokers are involved in cobrokering a […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bbf, businessbrokerage, cobroker, ibba, selling, sellyourbusiness

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