The provided clip , “25SOOR-Generational-FINAL 1.pdf,” is the Exit Planning Institute’s (EPI) 2025 State of Owner Readiness (SOOR) Generational Report. This report analyzes business owners’ preparedness for their eventual exit, comparing generational differences in exit planning approaches. It updates data from the 2023 National SOOR Report, focusing on how Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials perceive and engage with exit […]
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The problem with skimming cash…it costs you in the long run
By Michael Shea, Senior Business Broker, Transworld Business Advisors If you own a business that deals with cash—restaurants, retail, service work—you’ve probably heard someone say, “Everyone skims a little.” It’s often framed as harmless. A little “off the books” money to avoid taxes. Here’s the truth: skimming is one of the most expensive mistakes a […]
What is the difference between SDE, OB, EBIT, Net Profit, and EBITDA?
Shea explains that DE/SDE/OB represent the free cash flow available to an owner after adjusting for non-transferable and one-time business expenses, such as personal car payments or hurricane repairs.
Valuing Your Tampa Lawn Care Business Before Selling
Overpricing scares off qualified buyers. Underpricing leaves money behind. In Tampa—where affluent neighborhoods, a booming population, and constant demand for lawn care drive strong sales—a well-valued business can command top dollar
Michael Shea Earns Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional Designation — A Big Win for Tampa Business Owners
When it’s time to sell your business, you want someone at the helm who knows the process inside and out. Someone who understands the stakes, speaks the language of buyers, and can push a deal across the finish line. That’s exactly what Tampa business owners get with Michael Shea of Transworld, who has just earned […]