Dear Readers, Welcome to the July edition of the First Choice Triangle Tribune! As Henry David Thoreau once said: “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” This month, we’re spotlighting the behind-the-scenes work that leads to long-term wins—from preparing your business for a future sale to avoiding the red flags that scare buyers away. In this issue: ✔️ How to Talk to a Business Broker – Even if you're just exploring ✔️ 7 Deal-Breakers That Make Buyers Walk Away – And how to avoid them ✔️ Reducing Owner Dependence – Practical tips to help your business run without you ✔️ Featured Listing of the Month – A standout opportunity worth a closer look  Here’s to building quiet momentum that pays off when the time is right!

Dear Readers, Welcome to the June edition of the First Choice Triangle Tribune! With half the year behind us, it’s the perfect time to step back, take stock, and look ahead with a fresh perspective. As Colin Powell once said: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” This issue is all about making smart, intentional moves before the second half of the year races past us. In this issue: ✔️ Midyear Moves – Practical (and often overlooked) things to reflect on, clean up, or rework this summer ✔️ Should You Sell in the Second Half of 2025? – Key considerations for owners weighing a sale before year-end ✔️ Exit Strategy Video Playlist – A curated collection of YouTube videos to help you plan your next move ✔️ Featured Listing of the Month – Explore a new opportunity that might just be the perfect fit Here’s to thoughtful planning, bold decisions, and building momentum in the months ahead!

Dear Readers, Welcome to the May edition of the First Choice Triangle Tribune! This month, we're shining a light on something that often gets overlooked in the hustle of business ownership: your well-being and the well-being of those around you. Albert Einstein once said: “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” In this issue: ✔️ Improving Workplace Wellness – A downloadable guide on job factors that affect morale, common pitfalls, and better practices to support your team ✔️ Reduce Stress as a Business Owner – Spot the signs of burnout and learn practical ways to lighten the load ✔️ Feeling Lost After Selling Your Business? – Find meaningful paths forward after a sale, whether that’s staying involved, giving back, or simply enjoying your next chapter ✔️ Featured Listing of the Month – A standout opportunity for the right buyer Here’s to finding clarity in the chaos and strength in the pause! 

Dear Readers, Welcome to the April edition of the First Choice Triangle Tribune! This month, we recognize National Small Business Week , a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs who drive innovation, create jobs, and strengthen our communities. In the fast-moving world of business, staying ahead isn’t just about working harder. It’s about learning, adapting, and making informed decisions. As Peter Senge wisely said: "The only sustainable competitive advantage is an organization's ability to learn faster than the competition." Here’s what’s inside: ✔️ Celebrating National Small Business Week – 10 signs that signal a thriving business ✔️ Financial Statements Every Buyer Wants to See – A featured video on what buyers look for in a sale ✔️ Trends Shaping Small Business in 2025 – The shifts and innovations shaping the year ahead ✔️ Featured Listing of the Month – A unique business opportunity ready for the right buyer Here’s to learning, growing, and making smarter business moves! Celebrating National Small Business Week! Starting and running a small business comes with risks, and one of the biggest questions entrepreneurs face is, “Will my business succeed?” While there’s no definitive formula for success, certain signs strongly indicate that a business is on the right track. In honor of National Small Business Week , we're highlighting key markers of a thriving small business: Revenue is growing year after year, and you earn money even while you are out of office. You have happy, repeat customers, who bring you even more customers because they start telling their family and friends about you without your prompting. You readily seek advice from other professionals: attorneys, accountants when their expertise is required in problem troubleshooting. You have a holistic focus on improving efficiency, not just a sole goal of boosting sales You maintain good business credit. Not everything needs your involvement anymore. Your team is capable of making basic decisions, and they can handle problems well without your input. You start getting random signups. In the past, you can tell exactly where they came from, because it involved you directing them to a certain channel. Instead, people are finding you organically now. You know how to manage your energy. You get the amount of sleep you need, you take vacations, you know how to strategically plan business time and family time. This flexibility and stamina aids a sustainable business. You have hard evidence of market demand: you have test marketing results (for example, the response from a direct marketing campaign), sales made, or advance orders and contracts signed, and interest generated through social media. Other companies are popping up with similar products, services or marketing and becoming your competition. How many of these did you check off?

Dear Readers, Welcome to the March 2025 edition of the First Choice Triangle Tribune! As we wrap up the first quarter and step into spring, we’re reminded of a quote by Simon Sinek: “Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start.” Simon Sinek Spring symbolizes new beginnings : a chance to refresh, refocus, and take meaningful steps toward growth. Whether that means fine-tuning your business, preparing for tax season, or deciding if it’s time to sell, the key is to take action. In this issue, we’ll explore: ✔️ A checklist to help business owners decide whether to grow or sell ✔️ Smart ways to “spring clean” and revitalize your business ✔️ Essential tax season insights for buyers and sellers ✔️ A featured video on exit strategy planning ✔️ A standout business listing you won’t want to miss  Here’s to fresh starts and smart decisions — enjoy the read!