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The Lone Wolf’s Dilemma: Why Hire a Broker or Investment Banker?

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Some firms, like Transworld Business Advisors, occupy a unique space. Because of their scale, they can handle “Main Street” transactions (like a local restaurant or HVAC company) while also housing an M&A division that acts as an investment bank for larger, more complex corporate deals.

Filed Under: businessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, privateequity, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: bci, businessbroker, cbi, cepa, cmap, investmentbanker, michaelshea, middlemarket, orlando, smallbusiness, tampa, Transworld

Tampa Small Business Q2 2025 Results and Pulse Check

June 19, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

This short 30 minute podcast review survey results for small and middle market companies. Its a great listen for small business owners. Take a a listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xabU3sjwwQSAOUqNMOGX0?si=4CIY-4ZzSNq8-3wUe_kBOQ   Michael Shea represents the Central 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, […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: main street, michaelshea, middlemarket, podcast, pulsecheck, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

Balance Sheet on Big Deals

March 16, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

When buyers at the Middle Market or M&A level go to buy they want to understand the subtler elements of the business and really dig down into cash flows, inventory, liabilities etc. Work In Progress is an important calculation as traditionally the WIP is credited to the buyer….not having your balance sheet in order can cost you in price and terms.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #m&a, balancesheet, florida, Lakeland, middlemarket, orlando, tampa, Transworld

How do you sell a business in the “Middle Market?”

February 25, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a business in the middle market can be a complex process that involves a range of considerations. Here are some general steps you can take to sell your middle market business: Prepare your business: Before you put your business on the market, you will need to ensure that it is in good financial and […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: bestbusinessbroker, florida, middlemarket

How to sell your business in greater Tampa Bay?

February 8, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

HOW TO SELL YOUR TAMPA BAY BUSINESS TODAY For over 40 years Transworld Business Advisors has been the leader in selling businesses in Tampa Bay. Born in Florida and headquartered here, we are the worlds largest business brokerage and year over year deliver the best outcomes for business owners looking to sell their business. We […]

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: business, experience, florida, mainstreet, middlemarket, retire, selling, sellyourbusiness, tampa, tampabay, tampaflorida, Transworld

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