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How Long Does It Really Take?

January 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The most common question Tampa owners ask is: “When will I get my check?” On average, the transactional phase takes 6 to 11 months, but the total journey often spans two years.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cepa, exit, florida, ibba, legal, michaelshea, orlando, stages, tampa, Transworld

Due Diligence Demystified: What Buyers Will Scrutinize in Your Business

October 13, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Michael Shea represents the Tampa Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #duediligence, assets, cepa, ibba, legal, michaelshea, operations, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

Valuing and Selling a Legal Practice: A Guide for Attorneys

October 9, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Most law firm acquisitions are seller-financed, often for small and medium practices. Typically, up to 50% may be paid upfront, with the remainder structured as earnout or seller-financed payments over time. Buyers and sellers should negotiate terms based on the firm’s profitability and transition risks.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: businessbroker, buyers, law, lawfirm, legal, sellers, selling, tampa

Mastering Business Strategy in Tampa Bay with the Business Planning Pyramid

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Planning begins with the customer, flowing down the functional model. Then, it builds back up, leveraging supporting resource capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, competitive advantages, and limitations. This iterative process ensures that every aspect of your business aligns with customer needs and market demands.

Filed Under: Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessplan, legal, marketing, michaelshea, strategy, Transworld

Pocketing Cash? Here’s Why It’s Costing You Big

August 7, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

  By Michael Shea | Senior Business Broker, Transworld Business Advisors Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: unreported cash. It’s common, it’s tempting, and let’s be honest — it’s still happening in way too many small businesses. Whether you run a landscaping company, a restaurant, a cleaning service, or a pool route, there’s […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cepa, credit, legal, sellyourbusiness, undervalue

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