Florida Business Sale Insights
Research and practical guidance for Florida business owners preparing for a future sale. Explore articles on valuation, SDE and EBITDA, confidentiality, buyer qualification, due diligence, broker fees, financing, and regional market considerations.
Commercial Lease Assignment When Selling a Business in Florida
A buyer needs a workable path to occupy the premises, and you need clarity about the obligations that remain after closing. Review the lease, renewal options, lender requirements and guaranty release before the closing calendar depends on a landlord’s signature.
Business Broker Fees in Florida: What You'll Actually Pay (And What You Shouldn't)
Most Florida business brokers charge a success fee of 8–12% on Main Street deals, paid at closing — but the percentage is the least interesting part. This guide breaks down how fees scale on larger deals, which upfront charges should make you pause, and why the cheapest fee usually costs sellers the most.
Buyers Can Now Borrow $10 Million. Here's What That Means for Selling Your Florida Business
The SBA just doubled the amount a buyer can borrow to purchase a business — from $5 million to $10 million. For Florida owners, that means a deeper pool of financeable buyers and bigger deals that banks will actually fund. Here's the seller's field guide: what changed, what SBA-ready books look like, and how to find the buyers who can close.