If you’ve been paying attention to the business marketplace in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg over the past few years, you’ve likely noticed something: more businesses are changing hands. Quality listings are attracting multiple offers. Transactions are closing faster and, in many cases, at prices that would have seemed optimistic just a decade ago. […]
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7 Things Every Tampa Bay Business Owner Must Do Before Listing Their Business for Sale
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events of your lifetime. Whether you’ve spent five years or thirty years building what you own, the decisions you make in the months before you list will determine how much money you walk away with — and whether the deal closes at all. As a […]
How Michael Shea Helps Tampa & Clearwater Business Owners Get More for Their Business (6 Proven Strategies)
Pre-Sale Value Optimization
Shea works with owners before going to market to increase profitability and valuation.
Buying vs. Selling a Marine Service Center: 6 Key Differences Every Owner Should Understand
Buyers underwrite equipment like an asset purchase. Sellers often underestimate how closely this will be inspected—and negotiated.
The High-Net-Worth Exit: Tax Mitigation Strategies for Florida Business Owners
Many owners wait until they have a Letter of Intent (LOI) to think about taxes. By then, it’s often too late to implement the most powerful strategies.