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Why Exit Planning Should Start Long Before You’re Ready to Sell

November 5, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Most business owners only think about selling when they’re tired, burned out, or ready to retire. By then, it’s often too late to make the changes that truly increase business value. The truth is, exit planning isn’t something you do at the end — it’s something you build into your business from day one. At […]

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From My Father’s Depression-Era Wisdom to Modern Entrepreneurs: Planning to “Keep What Matters”

October 9, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

My Irish father grew up during the Great Depression as one of five boys in a lively, crowded house. With four brothers, every dollar stretched to cover basic needs, and resourcefulness was a necessity, not a choice. Shoes were shared, clothes patched and worn thin, and meals planned with discipline—a vivid lesson in making the […]

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Owning a Small Business: A Proven Path to Wealth Creation in Tampa Bay

October 23, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

By Michael Shea, Transworld Business Advisors In recent years, the Tampa Bay area has emerged as one of the most dynamic regions in Florida for entrepreneurial success. Known for its booming economy, diverse industries, and rapidly growing population, Tampa Bay offers a fertile ground for small business owners. As a business broker with over 20 […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: businessbroker, clearwater, entrepreneur, equity, financialfuture, tampa, tampabay, Transworld, wealth

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AFTER CORPORATE: A NEW HORIZON

December 5, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

  Embracing Entrepreneurship: A New Chapter After Corporate Life Introduction: Hello, fellow business enthusiasts! I’m Michael Shea, your friendly Tampa-based business broker, and today I want to share my insights on the thrilling journey of entrepreneurship after bidding farewell to the corporate world. Transitioning from a stable corporate job to the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship […]

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Family Business and Protecting Your Family Wealth

July 9, 2018 by Michael Shea PA

SYNOPSIS: “EVERY FAMILY’S BUSINESS” 12 COMMON SENSE QUESTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR WEALTH “Every Family’s Business”, Written by Thomas William Deans, Ph. D. is on the New York Times: 10 Books Business Owners Should Read Preface “Only one third of all family businesses make it to the second generation. Only 10% of that one third make […]

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