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Is Your Business Ready for Your Retirement? 🚀

February 16, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Succession planning isn’t just about picking a successor; it’s about maximizing the monetary value of your life’s work. If you want to ensure a profitable transition, you need to start moving today.

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De-Risking Your Business Before a Sale: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It

January 13, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

But even six to twelve months of focused de-risking can materially improve deal terms. Waiting until a business is listed is often too late—buyers can see through last-minute fixes.

Filed Under: businessbroker, Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business, businessbroker, derisk, exit, Lakeland, orlando, planning, risk, tampa, Transworld

How to Use the Florida MLS to Find Businesses for Sale

January 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The MLS isn’t just for homes — it’s a powerful database used by real estate professionals to list commercial properties and businesses too. For buyers seeking established companies, franchise opportunities, or commercial real estate with business operations, the MLS can unlock listings you won’t find on general search sites.

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Exit Planning is Business Strategy

November 5, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The core of the presentation details three paradigm shifts that redefine exit planning, advocating for a holistic approach that views exit strategy as business strategy and utilizes a common framework called the Value Acceleration Methodology.

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2026 Capital Gaines Tax Change

October 9, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In sum, the IRS changes for 2026 present substantial planning opportunities and challenges for small, closely held businesses contemplating a sale. Business owners should stay informed and seek professional tax advice to best navigate this shifting landscape.

Filed Under: cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, sbabackedloan, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessowner, cepa, clearwater, cpa, exitplan, Lakeland, tampa

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