By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay You’re pouring coffee, checking inventory, and managing the lunch rush like any other day—when suddenly, you get an email or phone call: “Are you open to selling your restaurant?” It might come from a competitor, a private investor, or even a long-time employee. You weren’t planning […]
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How to Get a 5x Multiple When Selling Your Business
Whether you’re 5 years from selling or 5 months, I can help you chart the path to a more valuable—and sellable—business. Let’s talk strategy before you go to market.
When Business Partnerships Break Up: How to Plan Now to Avoid Heartbreak Later
By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay No one goes into business with a partner expecting it to fall apart. The enthusiasm is high, the vision is shared, and everyone’s ready to build something great together. But as a business broker who’s handled more partnership breakups than I care to count, I can […]
How to Get Your Business Ready to Sell—The Right Way
Getting your business ready to sell isn’t about staging a quick sale—it’s about building a business that someone else wants to buy, at a price that reflects its true value.
Why Am I Selling — and Is Now the Right Time?
The Business’s Health
Ironically, the best time to sell is when you don’t need to. A thriving, growing business is far more attractive to buyers than one on life support.