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Is Your Tampa Bay Business a Sellable Asset or a High-Stakes Job?

March 25, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If the business’s success is 90% dependent on your personal “secret sauce,” a buyer sees 90% risk. In the Tampa Bay M&A market, that risk translates directly into a lower EBITDA multiple or, worse, a deal that never closes.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, Business Management Tips, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, pizza, poolroutesales, restaurant, retail business, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business, businessbroker, cepa, clearwater, investment, job, stpete, tampa, tampabay, Transworld

Key Business Indicators on AAMCO Franchises to Consider When Buying

February 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Key Indicators of Value for AAMCO Auto Franchises If you’re considering investing in an AAMCO Transmission franchise, understanding what drives its value is critical to making an informed decision. AAMCO, a well-known name in automotive repair with a focus on transmissions, operates under SIC 7537-01 and NAICS 811113 classifications, boasting 671 business units across its […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: #franchise, aamco, businessbroker, businessowners, investment, revenue, tampabay

79% of Tampa Bay Business Owners Struggle with Rising Costs Despite Reports of Easing Inflation

January 14, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As we are days away from the new administration being installed, business owners look for relief from the last couple of years of tightening credit lines and expensive money. The Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that inflation is slowing, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September at 2.4%, down […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: buying, hillsborough, inflation, investment, michaelshea, pinellas, selling, smallbusiness, tampa, tampabay, tampabusinessbroker

The Magic 8 Ball …fast forward 10 years from now to the Lakeland / Winter Haven Metro Plex

November 1, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

The Lakeland-Winter Haven metroplex is projected to experience continued growth and development over the next 10 years. Here’s a glimpse of what it might look like: Population Growth: The metroplex is expected to see a significant increase in population, with a projected growth rate above the national average. This growth will likely be driven by […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: economics, environmental, investment, Lakeland, polkcounty, population, winterhaven

What are the elements of a effective E2 visa business plan?

April 10, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

  An E-2 visa is a type of investor visa that allows individuals to come to the United States to start and run a business. Here are the components of an effective business plan for an E-2 visa application: Executive Summary: This section should provide a concise overview of the business and its goals. It […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Immigration and Business Buying for Foreign Nationals Tagged With: businessbroker, businessplan, e2visa, financial, investment, legal

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