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7 Costly Mistakes Tampa Business Owners Make When Selling

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

SOPs are the “owner’s manual” for your business. Relying on “tribal knowledge” (employees just knowing what to do) makes a buyer nervous. Having a digital library of SOPs ensures the business can survive employee turnover, which represents predictability—and predictability earns higher multiples.

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7 Reasons Why a Professional Broker is Your Secret Weapon in a Florida Business Sale

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Setting the right price requires more than just looking at last year’s tax returns. A professional Set a Price strategy analyzes market potential, industry trends, and financial metrics like SDE to ensure you are priced for current market conditions.

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7 Things Every Tampa Business Owner Must Do Before Selling Their Company

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Spend the year before your sale expanding your reach. A broad, stable customer base in the Gulf Coast region makes your cash flow “sticky.”

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Growing Your Business So it is sellable…you get great performance at the same time.

January 20, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Whether you want to scale to the next level or step away entirely, the preparation is the same. Don’t wait for a “life curveball” to start thinking about your exit. Build a business that is built to sell, and you’ll find you’ve built a much better business to own in the process.

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8 Ways to Sell Your Business (and Maximize Your Value)

January 12, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Don’t just focus on price. The structure of the deal (earn-outs, seller financing, timing, contingencies) can dramatically affect what you actually take home. Skilled negotiators understand how to balance upfront cash with long-term guarantees that protect sellers.

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