Guides and advice for business owners in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Northeast Florida who are thinking about selling. Topics include valuation, deal structure, finding buyers, and navigating the closing process.
New here? Start with the Florida seller's guide.
Ryan C. Winter Updated October 27, 2026
Asset sale vs. stock sale in Florida: what transfers, how each is taxed by entity, the s. 213.758 tax rule, and which one buyers and sellers prefer.
Read the guide: Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: Which Is Better When Selling Your Business in Florida?
Ryan C. Winter Updated October 28, 2026
Business broker vs. attorney when selling a business in Florida: who does what at each stage, the license rules, and when you need one, the other, or both.
Read the guide: Business Broker vs. Attorney: What’s the Difference When Selling Your Business?
A step-by-step guide to the business selling process in Florida, from preparation and valuation through marketing, offers, due diligence, and closing.
Read the guide: The Business Selling Process in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide
Seven signs it's the right time to sell your Florida business, from strong numbers and a team that runs without you to a sale that funds what's next.
Read the guide: 7 Signs It’s the Right Time to Sell Your Business in Florida
What happens to loans, liens, SBA debt, equipment leases, and unpaid Florida sales tax when you sell a business, and how payoffs work at closing.
Read the guide: What Happens to Your Business Debt When You Sell?
Does the seller or the buyer keep accounts receivable in a business sale? How A/R is usually handled, how it ties to working capital, and what to negotiate.
Read the guide: Who Keeps the Accounts Receivable When You Sell Your Business?
How inventory is counted, valued, and paid for when you sell a business: the closing count, what gets excluded, and how to keep it from derailing the deal.
Read the guide: How Inventory Is Counted and Paid For in a Business Sale
Selling your business to a competitor can bring a strong price or a costly leak. How staged disclosure, the right NDA, and smart terms protect you.
Read the guide: Selling Your Business to a Competitor: The Risks and the Rewards
Ryan C. Winter Updated October 27, 2026
Private equity vs. individual buyers: how each pays, what they look for, rollover equity, your role after the sale, and which fits your Florida business.
Read the guide: Selling to a Private Equity Buyer vs an Individual: What Is the Difference?
Multiple offers can raise your price if you handle them right. How to compare offers fairly, keep it confidential, and use backup offers.
Read the guide: How to Handle Multiple Offers on Your Business
Common contingencies in a business purchase offer, from financing and licenses to SBA valuations, how they end, and how Florida sellers negotiate them.
Read the guide: Understanding Contingencies in a Business Purchase Offer
An escrow holdback keeps part of your sale price in escrow after closing. How claims and releases work, Florida tax issues, and ways to keep it small.
Read the guide: What Is an Escrow Holdback in a Business Sale?
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