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Generational Trends in Business Ownership, Planning, and Revenue: Insights for Tampa Owners

September 3, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

These findings demonstrate that regardless of generation, business owners in Tampa and beyond benefit from data-informed strategies, realistic succession planning, and a clear understanding of company value and structure.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplanning, michaelshea Tagged With: boomers, businessowners, cepa, exitplan, michaelshea, retirement, tampa, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

Myth-Busting: “Only Failing Businesses Are for Sale”

April 30, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors – Tampa If I had a dollar for every time someone said, “Why would someone sell a good business?” — I could buy half the businesses in Tampa. There’s a common misconception out there that the only businesses for sale are the ones that are struggling. In reality, this […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: burnout, businessbroker, goodbusiness, health, michaelshea, OPPORTUNITIES, personal, profitable, relocation, retirement, sells, tampa, tansworld, transworldbusinessadvisorsoftampa

Top Tax Strategies for Florida Business Owners Before a Sale

April 22, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling your business should feel like a reward, not a tax nightmare. Florida gives you a head start with no state income tax, but these federal strategies can save you even more. Whether it’s timing your sale, picking the right sale type, or spreading payments, a little prep goes a long way. Want to see how much you could save? Reach out to me, Michael Shea, at 321-287-0349 for a free consultation. Let’s make your sale a win—taxes and all.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: asset, businessbrokers, capitalgains, cepa, cfp, cpa, exitplan, floridabusinessbroker, IRS, michaelshea, retirement, stock, tampa, TAXES, Transworld

The Silent Retirement Killer: What Happens If You Can’t Sell Your Business?

April 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

An unsellable business often comes with mounting debt, especially if cash flow dries up or the company’s value declines. Business loans, lines of credit, or unpaid vendor invoices can pile up, and without a sale to clear these obligations, you’re left holding the bag. If the business is your primary asset, you may have no way to pay off these debts, forcing you into tough choices: liquidating personal assets, negotiating with creditors, or, in extreme cases, filing for bankruptcy.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: business, businessbroker, cepa, exitplanning, financial, retirement, tampa, Transworld

Timing the Market: When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Business in Tampa Bay?

January 19, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As a Tampa Bay business owner, you’ve poured your heart and soul into building and growing your company. You’ve dedicated countless hours to ensure its success, but determining the right time to sell can be a complex decision. At Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities our local market […]

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