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What Makes Buyers Pay a Higher EBITDA Multiple? 9 Ways to Increase Your Business Value

October 27, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Two companies with the same EBITDA may have very different capital expenditure requirements, working capital needs and cash conversion.

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Case Study: How Transworld Brokered the Successful Sale of Franchise Pizza Store in Tampa, FL

October 17, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Franchise operations carry brand stability, but buyers frequently look to discount equipment wear, franchise transfer fees, and royalty commitments. Establishing a competitive market value that validated historical revenue while protecting seller net cash was critical.  Shea and his great relationship with the Franchisor made the transition of the franchise system easy.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cepa, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, michaelshea, Pinellas, pizza, Pizza Restaurant, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business broker, case study, cepa, Michael Shea, pizza, tampa, Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Is Still Growing: What the Region’s Fastest-Growing Companies Mean for Business Owners

September 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

But the businesses that ultimately achieve the strongest outcomes are not simply located in growing markets. They are the ones that combine market opportunity with strong fundamentals, disciplined operations, and thoughtful exit planning.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, businessbroker, Buy a Business Tagged With: business broker, cepa, clearwater, tampa, Tampa Bay, TOP 50, Transworld

What Tampa Bay’s Healthcare Growth Means for Business Owners

September 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Healthcare transactions often involve additional complexity due to regulations and compliance requirements.

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18 Documents Needed to Sell a Business in Florida: Seller Data Room Checklist

September 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Start with business tax returns, historical and year-to-date financial statements, bank support, asset and debt schedules, formation and ownership records, leases, licenses, material contracts, and operating and workforce records.

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