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HELLO First Choice Business Brokers! Darren Mize, ASA will speak to you at the National Conference on March 8th! He will cover the following: ⚠️Business Valuations for Main Street Businesses 🚨Quality of Earnings - the right time to consider one Anything else YOU want to hear from Darren? COMMENT below or send Darren Mize, ASA a message!

First Choice Business Brokers! Don't miss Darren Mize, ASA cover some great topics at the National Conference next week! Anything else YOU want to hear from Darren? COMMENT below!

It’s such an honour to be a part of recognising the hard work and dedication Small Business owners put into their businesses each and every day. https://lnkd.in/g8tsy9ve #SupportSmallBusiness #BusinessChampions #ChampionsAwards #XcllusiveBusiness #XcllusiveBusinessSales #XcllusiveBusinessBrokers #businessowners

Appreciate the efforts of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Fairfax City Economic Development to set up and host Monday's Subs for Subs event! A few key takeaways: 1) The SBA reminded us to ensure that we keep our SAM.gov and Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profiles current and aligned. Include Past Performance in your DSBS profile! Thanks Rosetta Rodwell, MBA, CFCM, CPCM and Rahel Molaligne! 2) Check our your local APEX Accelerator! I learned a ton of valuable info from Lisa Wood @ the Virginia APEX Accelerator: ·      Did you know that Virginia APEX offers a Bid Match service for $150?! ·      Focus your Capability Statements, tailor when applicable, bring them physically with you to matchmaking events! Cap statements should include: What you do, Differentiators, Past Performance and Company Info - limit use of logos and focus on key words. ·      Business Card tips - keep the back white so receipents can easily write on it, and make sure to include your capabilities! When you leave with stacks of cards, it's easy to forget who does what. 3) Build as many relationships as you can. Network, go to events, ask questions, offer to help others, connect with intention! It was great representing Evans Consulting and connecting with: Rosetta Rodwell, MBA, CFCM, CPCM Nicole Toulouse, MPA Matt Noordhoff, CSDP Brian Smith, CP.APMP, CKM Ana Bello Elliott Shawn C. Stuckey Dhaval Shrimankar Matthew Shankle Cyndi Wessels Deborah Nicholas Frank LeQuang As a Fairfax native, I loved hearing from the Mayor and the comittment to econonic development in the region I grew up in. Looking forward to the next one!

We would like to invite you to a very special webinar featuring growth and income strategies for your clients age 50-plus. (CFP and I&WI CE Credits approved) #financialplanning #investing Arne Noack Jeff Cullen Matt Kaufman, CETF® Click the link below to register.

We would like to invite you to a very special webinar featuring growth and income strategies for your clients age 50-plus. (CFP and I&WI CE Credits approved) #financialplanning #investing Arne Noack Jeff Cullen Matt Kaufman, CETF® Click the link below to register.

#ThrowbackThursday at our Business Mixer! The event was a great moment for MWBEs to meet with agencies, asks questions, and receive tips on how to win bids. Around 90 businesses came out and made this event a success! Stay tuned to participate at our future events! #MWBE #NYCBusiness #NetworkingEvent #SmallBizTips #ContractingSuccess #NetworkingSuccess #EntrepreneurLife #getstuffdone

Definitely worth considering for any businesses looking to finance equipment purchases.

A lot has happened since the last #AssetFinanceConnect Conference especially in the auto lending ecosystem. I look forward to networking with key industry professionals and also taking part in the strategy stream for lenders and brokers in auto, asset and equipment finance. #greatamerican #embeddedinsurance

As a 3x founder and product executive, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for entrepreneurs to think strategically from the outset. One of the best pieces of advice I can share comes from Charlie Munger’s inversion technique — a mental model I’ve relied on throughout my career. Inversion is about identifying how a venture could fail and actively working to prevent those pitfalls. This ties closely to Codie’s principle of “Begin with the end in mind.” As founders, consider: - Selecting a co-founder you can trust for the long term — someone you’ve known for at least seven years. Sociologist Gerald Mollenhorst research shows we lose half of our close network every seven years, so if someone’s been by your side for that long, they’re more likely to be there for the next stretch. - Making sure everything is clearly documented, including an operating agreement — a step too many entrepreneurs skip. - Crafting an exit strategy early on, whether you’re aiming for IPO, acquisition, or an IP-only sale. Preparation for all eventualities is essential. These are foundational for navigating uncertainty, minimizing risk, and building ventures that succeed.