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What Is a Business With $500,000 in EBITDA Worth? A Tampa Bay, Pinellas and Lakeland Business Valuation Guide

October 27, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. It is a commonly used measure of a company’s operating profitability before those items.

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18 Documents Needed to Sell a Business in Florida: Seller Data Room Checklist

September 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Start with business tax returns, historical and year-to-date financial statements, bank support, asset and debt schedules, formation and ownership records, leases, licenses, material contracts, and operating and workforce records.

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10 Ways to Finance the Purchase of a Small Business

August 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Learn 10 ways buyers can finance a small business acquisition, from cash and SBA loans to seller financing, investors and combination structures.

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The Hidden Math of Pool Routes: 5 Surprising Insights Into Buying a Service Business

August 15, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Generally, these businesses sell for approximately two times their annual cash flow, which often equates to roughly one year of total revenue.

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Macro Economic Reality Check: Why Main Street Is Getting Squeezed and How Buyers and Sellers Must Adapt

August 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

SBA underwriters typically look at a company’s three-year historical performance. If a business shows a recent downward trend in revenue or shrinking margins:

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