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How Do You Validate Cash Flow When the Books Aren’t Perfect?

September 1, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The challenge is that many Main Street businesses don’t have pristine financials. Tax returns may show aggressive deductions. Internal profit and loss statements may not perfectly match tax filings. Owner perks are often mixed with business expenses. In industries such as restaurants, trades, home services, construction, and retail, this is extremely common.

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The Largest Driver of Value: Owner Contracts and Retention Rates

August 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Many smaller vacation rental management companies operate with month-to-month contracts because owners believe they create flexibility.

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Seller Financing: How Buyers Can Buy a Business Without Writing the Whole Check

August 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Seller financing can help buyers acquire a business while reducing the upfront cash requirement. Learn how seller notes can structure a transaction. Seller financing gets discussed a lot. But here’s the reality: It’s not free money. 1. What Is Seller Financing? The seller accepts a note and gets paid over time. 2. Why Would a […]

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The 10-Part Team You Need When Buying a Business

August 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The broker helps identify opportunities, negotiate and coordinate the transaction.

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The Ultimate 25-Point Checklist for Buying a Business

August 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Buying a business? Use this 25-point checklist to evaluate financing, cash flow, employees, valuation, due diligence, leases and acquisition risk.

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