It’s one of the most common questions I hear from business owners when they decide to sell: “Why isn’t my business worth more?” The short answer is that owners and buyers often see value through very different lenses. Owners tend to view their business through years of hard work, sacrifice, and emotional investment. Buyers, on […]
orlando
Case Study: Goin’ Postal Franchise Sale – Doubling Value with Expert Guidance
BackgroundA long-standing family-owned Goin’ Postal franchise had been operating successfully in Florida for years. The owners, a local family, had purchased the franchise with the goal of building a reliable income stream and creating flexibility for their household. Over time, they grew the business into a stable, community-based operation with steady revenues and repeat customers. […]
Florida’s Commercial Rent Tax Is Ending: What It Means for Business Owners, Landlords, and Brokers
On October 1, 2025, Florida will officially eliminate its state and local sales tax on commercial leases, marking a historic shift in the state’s business landscape. Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis via House Bill 7031, this repeal ends a tax that’s been in place since 1969—making Florida the last state in the nation […]
Drive Value So You Get More….the Market Decides What Matters and What is Valuable
The Value Acceleration Methodology, a structured process presented by Michael Shea of Transworld Business Advisors, designed to increase a business’s value and align the owner’s personal, financial, and business objectives. This methodology is broken down into three main phases,
Navigating Taxes in a Business Sale: Key Considerations for Sellers
By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors Selling a business is a major financial event, and one of the most overlooked—but critical—elements of the transaction is how taxes are handled. The structure of the deal, the seller’s basis, and the use of financing all play a role in determining the net proceeds after taxes and fees. […]