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Lakeland

Seeing Forward: Where to be located in the next decade

July 27, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

In 2001 I moved to Florida from Texas.  I was in a hotel in Maitland (right outside of downtown Orlando) and was having breakfast. Speaking to another couple who had just moved to the Greater Orlando area; they told me they were driving to “Lake Nona” that day to look for a home. So my wife, Char Pei Hershey, and I hopped in the rental and 45 minutes later hit cow pastures. In 2001, Lake Nona was open ground. There was a biker bar “Becky’s Bar N Grill that became Sweet Mama’s, a couple of trailer parks, the Estates where the golf pros lived, and a 7-11 off the 528 freeway.  Nothing else but a Subdivision that had just started.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: florida, Lakeland, orlando, tampa, winterhaven

Business Glossary: A Guide to the Terms You Need to Know

July 24, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA): EBITDA is a measure of a business’s profitability that excludes non-cash expenses. This is a useful metric for comparing the profitability of different businesses, as it removes the impact of financing decisions and accounting choices.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #duediligence, #sellmybusiness, businessbroker, ebitda, fairmarketvalue, fmv, keymaninsurance, Lakeland, letterofintent, loi, loiletterofintent, purchaseprice, tampa, tampabay, termsheet, valuation

Catapult Lakeland: Where Entrepreneurial Dreams Take Flight in Vibrant Lakeland, Florida

July 22, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Embrace the Lakeland spirit, and let Catapult catapult your dreams into reality. Join us in this exciting journey of innovation, collaboration, and boundless possibilities. In Lakeland, you will find not just a city but a supportive community ready to embrace and celebrate your entrepreneurial vision. Together, let’s create a future that surpasses all expectations and makes Lakeland a thriving hub of entrepreneurship and prosperity.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: catapult, entrepreneur, Lakeland, michaelshea, Transworld

Polk County and the Lakeland / Winter Haven Metroplex….where to buy and grow a business

July 11, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Stuck between coastal Tampa Bay and Orlando. Polk County is seeing massive growth. The cost of housing and explosive growth of the two metroplexes puts Polk County in a unique situation. The Lakeland / Winter Haven Metroplex is within commuting range of both Cities. Housing and a Diverse Economic base of manufacturing, education (4 universities), […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: growth, Lakeland, orlando, polkcounty, tampa, tampabusinessbrokermichaelshea, winterhaven

Collections Agency for Sale Listing Number: 3353-555107

May 22, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

📈 Lucrative Market: Florida boasts a dynamic business landscape and a robust economy, making it an ideal location for a collections agency. With a diverse range of industries and a booming population, there is an abundance of potential clients seeking efficient debt recovery solutions. Tap into this thriving market and capitalize on the endless opportunities it presents!

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #buyabusiness #sellingabusiness #merger #aquisition, #selling #businessbroker, businessbroker, businessforsale, collectionsagency, Lakeland, michaelshea, orlandoflorida, tampa, tampaflorida, Transworld

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