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What Thousands of Closed Deals Tell Us About How Long It Really Takes to Sell a Business

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re currently searching for a business and you’ve reviewed multiple opportunities without making an offer, don’t assume you’re falling behind.

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Buying a Home Services Business in Tampa: HVAC, Plumbing & More

July 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Unlike restaurants or boutique retail, home infrastructure maintenance cannot be deferred. This provides recession-resilient characteristics to your baseline cash flow.

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Multi-Generational and Family-Owned Business Transitions in Tampa Bay: What Makes Them Different

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Family-business transitions are fundamentally different from traditional business sales.

They involve more stakeholders, more emotions, more complexity, and often more planning.

Whether the future involves succession, employee ownership, or a third-party sale, the best outcomes happen when difficult conversations occur before they become urgent.

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The “Rattled Generation”: What America’s Fractured Trust Means for Small Business Buyers and Sellers

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Transparency is Mandatory: Any attempt to hide a flaw in a business during a sale will completely tank a deal. In a world already paranoid about misinformation and “fake” data, buyers will walk away at the first sign of a red flag.

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8 Things a restaurant owner in Florida should consider before selling

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Fix Deferred Maintenance: Address worn upholstery or faulty equipment now so buyers can’t negotiate price drops during the walkthrough.

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