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8 Things a restaurant owner in Florida should consider before selling

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Fix Deferred Maintenance: Address worn upholstery or faulty equipment now so buyers can’t negotiate price drops during the walkthrough.

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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.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, sbabackedloan, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cepa, certified, deal fatigue, fail, fsbo, google, ibba, michaelshea, mistake, neglect, reviews, tampa, tampabay, TAXES, timing, transition

Generational Perspectives on Pre-Transition Value Enhancement in Business Exits

September 3, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Among Baby Boomers, 43% cited lack of necessity or time as primary barriers, aligning with benchmarks from similar studies like the 2013 EPI report, where over 70% of owners lacked formal exit plans.

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Are You Really Ready to Sell Your Business in Tampa Bay? A 10-Point Checklist

August 26, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As a business broker serving Tampa Bay and Clearwater for over 20 years, I’ve seen too many business owners wait until the last minute to think about selling their business. The result? Missed opportunities, lower valuations, and deals that fall apart.

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Buyers Want a Deal. Sellers Want a Payday. Here’s How to Bridge the Gap.

June 23, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

At Transworld Tampa, we coach both sides to get real about priorities:

Sellers: You might need to offer some post-sale support or terms flexibility to unlock a better price.

Buyers: You might need to stretch a bit to get a great business.

It’s not about winning—it’s about closing.

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