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Red Flags: Spotting Warning Signs in Buyers Approaching to Acquire Your Business

February 19, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Buyers with pie-in-the-sky ideas about your business’s potential (ignoring market realities) or who nitpick every detail to drive the price down endlessly are trouble. Constant lowballing, changing terms mid-negotiation, or demanding concessions without justification shows a lack of respect and could signal they’re not serious—or they’re trying to wear you down.

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Counter-Intuitive Truths About What a Business Is Really Worth

January 13, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

True business value is built long before a sale is ever considered. The work done upstream determines whether a transaction feels reactive and exhausting—or controlled, competitive, and ultimately successful.

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Employee Retention Plans: Keeping Key Staff from Jumping Ship When the “For Sale” Sign Goes Up

December 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When a business owner decides to sell, the first instinct is often secrecy. But in reality, word almost always leaks—whether through due diligence requests, buyer site visits, or subtle changes in leadership behavior.

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Industry “Hot Zones”: Why HVAC, Home Services, Healthcare, and Specialized Manufacturing Are Commanding Top Multiples in Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties

December 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, HVAC, home services, healthcare, and specialized manufacturing are not just thriving — they’re leading the market in valuations. These industries offer buyers the combination of resilience, scalability, and predictability that today’s capital seeks.

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Case Study: Acquisition of a Legacy Concierge Medical Practice

December 22, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

The sale of this practice  underscores the resilience of the concierge medicine sector. By utilizing SBA financing to complete a stock purchase, the buyer secured a legacy institution with immediate cash flow while maintaining the operational integrity of a 30-year-old brand.

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