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How Long Does It Take to Sell a Small Business?

March 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Michael Shea represents the Tampa Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more. Over the past two decades, Michael and his team have closed over $1 Billion in sold business volume and presided over more than 450 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential.

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Selecting Success: Why Transworld is the Best Company to Sell Your Business in Tampa Bay

March 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you are looking for the best company to sell your business, look for these three pillars of excellence, all of which are hallmarks of Michael Shea’s practice:

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Maximizing Your Exit: Why You Need a Local Business Broker to Sell Your Business in Tampa & Clearwater

March 5, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a business in Clearwater is a different beast than selling one in Tampa or St. Petersburg. Each neighborhood has its own economic drivers, buyer demographics, and valuation trends. Michael Shea has spent nearly two decades navigating these waters.

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The Information Tightrope: How to Share Data Without Sabotaging Your Business

February 21, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The biggest fear when talking to a competitor is that they aren’t actually buying—they’re “fishing.” They want to see who your best sales reps are so they can hire them.

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Is Your Tampa Business Worth More Than the “National Average”?

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

If you’ve spent any time on the national business-for-sale portals lately, you’ve probably seen the standard “rules of thumb.” You know the ones: “Restaurants sell for 2x SDE,” or “HVAC businesses trade at 3x.” But here’s the reality I see every day on the ground: Tampa isn’t a “national average” market. With 170 people moving […]

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