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Preparing for the Sale—Beyond EBITDA: What Buyers Actually Care About

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Thinking about selling your business? Learn why EBITDA isn’t enough and how to prepare for a higher valuation with expert tips from a Florida business broker.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, buyer, cepa, ebitda, ibba, ibbacertified, Lakeland, revenue, seller, tampa, tampabay, Transworld, value gaps

The Deal Isn’t Done at Closing: How to Prevent Post-Closing Clawbacks

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

As we’ve discussed in our previous posts on process documentation, a clean paper trail is your best defense. When every decision, tax filing, and contract is documented and disclosed, you leave the buyer with no “hooks” to pull money back.

Filed Under: businessbroker, buyer, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: businessbroker, cepa, disclosure, earning, fix, hooks, metrics, michaelshea, orlando, pe, revenue, summary, tampa, Transworld

Proven Ways to Increase the Value of Your Tampa Bay Business Before You Sell

April 30, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re a Tampa Bay business owner thinking about selling in the next 1–3 years, there’s good news: you still have time to significantly improve your business’s value.

Too often, owners focus only on financials when preparing for a sale. But value isn’t just about revenue and profit — it’s about how transferable, scalable, and de-risked your business is in the eyes of a buyer.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: cepa, contracts, customerbase, documentprocess, financials, michaelshea, revenue, tampa, team

Key Business Indicators on AAMCO Franchises to Consider When Buying

February 25, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Key Indicators of Value for AAMCO Auto Franchises If you’re considering investing in an AAMCO Transmission franchise, understanding what drives its value is critical to making an informed decision. AAMCO, a well-known name in automotive repair with a focus on transmissions, operates under SIC 7537-01 and NAICS 811113 classifications, boasting 671 business units across its […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: #franchise, aamco, businessbroker, businessowners, investment, revenue, tampabay

Why Using Revenue as a Business Valuation Tool is Dangerous for Tampa Bay Business Owners

November 4, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

Relying on revenue as a valuation metric may seem simple, but it’s a dangerous path that can lead to overvaluing or undervaluing your business. A more holistic approach that considers profitability, cash flow, risk factors, and owner discretionary spending provides a clearer and more accurate picture.

Filed Under: Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: businessbroker, michaelshea, revenue, tampa, TAMPABUSINESSOWNERS

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