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Why Serious Buyers Prefer Broker-Managed Business Sales (and Why They’re Cautious of FSBO Sellers)

February 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If this is a strong, legitimate business, why isn’t it represented professionally?

Filed Under: businessbroker, Buy a Business, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, coachable, fsbo, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, tampa

How to Price a Business for Sale to Maximize Value and Attract the Right Buyers

February 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Ultimately, a business is worth what a qualified buyer is willing to pay—and what a lender is willing to support.

Filed Under: businessbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #1businessbroker, 10 steps, businessbroker, cbi, cepa, cmap, companies, florida, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, Transworld

February 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

When business owners begin thinking about selling, one critical question should guide their choice of advisor: Has this person actually sat in my seat? Many business brokers understand transactions. Far fewer understand ownership. The difference is profound. Business owners don’t just manage numbers. They manage people, stress, risk, uncertainty, growth decisions, payroll cycles, hiring mistakes, […]

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: businessowner, businesssales, cepa, certified, exit, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, tampa

Maximizing Your Business Exit: A Roadmap for Tampa Bay Owners in Their 50s

February 16, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

As a small business owner in the Tampa Bay area approaching retirement age, your business isn’t just a job—it’s likely your largest financial asset. Maximizing the return on that years-long investment requires more than just finding a buyer; it requires strategic preparation.

Filed Under: Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, valuations Tagged With: 50, clearwater, exit, michaelshea, orlando, professionalvaluation, tampa, Transworld

Case Study: Successful Sale of an Orlando Ice Cream Parlor to a Canadian E2 Visa Buyer

February 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The buyer, a 40-year-old Canadian professional from Toronto, was motivated by the E2 Treaty Investor Visa program. This non-immigrant visa allows citizens of treaty countries like Canada to live and work in the U.S. by investing in and managing a business. The buyer sought a modest investment to relocate with their family, drawn to Orlando’s vibrant economy and lifestyle.

Filed Under: businessbroker, cpa, exitplan, sellerfinancing, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: 450, cbi, cepa, certified, ibba, icecream, michaelshea, orlando, tampa

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