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6 Signs You’re Working With the Best Business Broker in Tampa (And Why It’s Michael Shea)

April 25, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

How do you know if you hired the right broker? Look for these signs. 1. They’ve Closed Hundreds of Deals Listings don’t count. Closings do. 2. They Win Industry Awards Recognition follows performance. 3. They Focus on Preparation Serious brokers prepare businesses before going to market. 4. They Understand Deal Complexity From SBA to seller […]

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Why Your CPA Can’t Value Your Business: The Florida Insider’s Guide

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Sellers who work with their accountants to keep “clean” records—even while performing legitimate tax mitigation—will always command a higher sales price and attract more serious buyers

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: cbi, cepa, ibba, listings, michaelshea, Transworld, transworldbusinessadvisors

7 Costly Mistakes Tampa Business Owners Make When Selling

April 14, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

SOPs are the “owner’s manual” for your business. Relying on “tribal knowledge” (employees just knowing what to do) makes a buyer nervous. Having a digital library of SOPs ensures the business can survive employee turnover, which represents predictability—and predictability earns higher multiples.

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Closing the “Value Gap”: Why 2026 is the Year to Bridge the Distance

March 27, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The Value Gap (often called the “wealth gap”) is the difference between what your business is currently worth and what you actually need to fund your post-sale lifestyle. In a market as dynamic as 2026, assuming your business will “just cover it” is a high-risk gamble.

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12 Things Buyers Secretly Look for in Tampa Businesses

March 26, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

There is a difference between books that satisfy the IRS and books that satisfy a bank. Buyers look for “SBA-ready” financials that require zero guesswork.

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