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Relevant Certifications in Business Brokerage: Understanding the “Gold Standard”

March 30, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

  When selling a business, choosing the right broker can have a direct impact on valuation, deal structure, risk exposure, and whether the transaction closes at all. One of the most overlooked—but critically important—factors in selecting a business broker is professional certification. Unlike real estate, business brokerage is still a fragmented industry with no single […]

Filed Under: bci, bestbusinessbroker, cbi, cepa, cmap, michaelshea, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: broker, businessbrokersofflorida, cbi, cepa, certified, cmap, ibba, licensed, michaelshea, orlando, realestate, tampa

As Johnny Rotten Says “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now”?

February 28, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

  Should I Stay or Should I Go? Navigating Business Location Decisions in Tampa Bay by Michael Shea, Tampa Business Broker When you’re purchasing an existing business in Tampa Bay, one of the critical decisions you’ll face is whether to remain in the current leased space or move to a new location. It’s a decision […]

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: #1tampabusinessbroker, business, businessbroker, commercial, realestate, tampa, tampabay, Transworld

Retirement Planning for Tampa Small Business Owners: Building Wealth with Smart Financial Tools

November 5, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

A SEP IRA can be a solid foundational piece of your retirement strategy, especially if you’re looking for a flexible, high-limit option that’s simple to administer.

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: 401k, cashbalance, pension, realestate, sepira

Interior Design Business For Sale with Full Staff and Team

July 11, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Own a 20-year-old Interior Design and Furnishings business servicing the Sun Coast and greater South East’s most discerning clients. This professionally staffed business has a record of continuous growth, beautifully acquitted studio space, and workspace that affords efficient workflow while providing clients with an intimate environment to select furnishings and decorative pieces. Impeccable records, professional management, and a well-respected brand are just a few qualities that set this business apart from its peers.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: bbf, bizbuysell, businessforsale, ibba, interiordesign, realestate, sarasota, Transworld

Seperating Real Estate from The Business

March 1, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

We are sharing an article from one of our colleagues Mike Ertle of Transworld M&A   SEGREGATING THE SALE OF THE BUSINESS FROM THE SALE OF THE REAL ESTATE If you lease the commercial real estate your business operates from, this might be a good time to re-negotiate a lower lease rate in exchange for […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: business, businessbroker, mergers, realestate, saleofbusiness, tampa, tampabay

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