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12 Things Buyers Secretly Look for in Tampa Businesses

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

There is a difference between books that satisfy the IRS and books that satisfy a bank. Buyers look for “SBA-ready” financials that require zero guesswork.

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The Most Likely Buyer of Your Small Business Isn’t Who You Think

June 13, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

They’re not industry veterans. They’re corporate professionals looking to leave the 9-to-5. Engineers, managers, sales pros. They’ve spent 10, 15, 20 years building careers in someone else’s company. Now they want control. They want to own something real.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: books, buyer, careers, mainstreet, michaelshea, michaelsheatampabusinessbroker, Records, seller

Pouring Your Business into a New Glass: How an Asset Sale Works

February 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The buyer gets a clean slate, a new glass filled only with what they want from your business. They don’t take on the company’s history, its debts, or its baggage unless they explicitly agree to. It’s a selective pour, and that’s where the beauty of this structure lies.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: assetsale, businessbroker, kitchen, michaelsheatampabusinessbroker, selling, smoothie, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

Why Choose Transworld Business Advisors for Selling Your Business in Tampa

November 17, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

he is a recognized leader in the industry with impeccable credentials. His experience spans various sectors including tech, distribution, retail, and food and beverage. Known for his direct and honest feedback on exit planning and deal structure, Michael Shea has become one of Central Florida’s most successful business brokers.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: businessbroker, businessowner, michaelsheatampabusinessbroker, tampabay, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

The Importance of Due Diligence in Business Purchases in Tampa Bay: Ensuring Financial Records Are Accurate

November 6, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

ax returns are a reliable way to confirm reported income and financial health. Review recent tax filings to ensure the business has been compliant and that reported profits align with tax records. Discrepancies here can signal accounting issues or inaccuracies in reported earnings.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: #buyabusiness, michael, michaelshea, michaelsheatampabusinessbroker, tampa, tampabay, Transworld, transworldbusinessadvisors

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