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10 Costly Mistakes Tampa Business Owners Make When Selling (And How to Avoid Them)

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The Mistake: Thinking you can save on commission by handling the marketing, vetting, and legal hurdles yourself.

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Timing Your Exit: Why Readiness Matters More Than the Market

December 17, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Many business owners assume timing an exit is about watching the market—interest rates, buyer demand, or headlines about deal activity. In reality, the biggest determinant of a successful sale is not the market at all. These things matter of course but this is not a binary thing of you do x and get y.  There is a far more heady issue at hand.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, sbabackedloan, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, checklist, exit, ibba, michaelshea, orlando, readiness, sba, sell, tampa, tampaflorida, timing, Transworld

Why Am I Selling — and Is Now the Right Time?

June 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The Business’s Health
Ironically, the best time to sell is when you don’t need to. A thriving, growing business is far more attractive to buyers than one on life support.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: burnout, dynamics, michaelshea, selling, smart, startup, tampa, timing, Transworld, ventures

Know What You Want Before You Sell

June 22, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling your business isn’t just a financial decision — it’s a personal one. Before you list, before you price, before you entertain offers, you need to get clear on one thing: What do you actually want out of the sale? The answer shapes everything — from your asking price to how the deal is structured […]

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How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business? The numbers tell the story!

November 15, 2022 by Michael Shea PA

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business Homebuyers are familiar with the mantra—location, location, location. Well for a business owner looking to sell their business, there’s an equally important phrase to remember—timing, timing, timing. But if you are looking into selling your business, what does that mean for you? And exactly how long […]

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