Emily Heaslip

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About Emily

Emily is a versatile freelance copywriter who writes for brands and agencies in tech, finance, and fashion. She is currently based in Cape Town and spends her free time running around Table Mountain.

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What is Business Development (Biz Dev)?

Business development, also known as biz dev, encapsulates a combination of sales, marketing, and networking activities that add value to your brand.

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B2C Customer Loyalty Program Ideas

Improve customer retention by instituting a loyalty program that rewards repeat behavior and big-ticket purchases.

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B2B Sales Techniques for Building a Loyal Customer Base

The long-term and complex nature of B2B sales means fostering relationships and paying attention to the right metrics are important for increasing loyalty among customers.

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What to Know if Your Teen Wants to Start a Business

Review the legal requirements and financial commitment of starting a business with your teen to help them get their idea off the ground.

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Best Practices for Creating Social Videos

Video content is king, and these best practices can help ensure your videos are engaging, entertaining, and able to help your brand stand out on social media.

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How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business

As you consider generating income from a hobby or passion project, make sure there’s a market for your business and that you’re prepared for a long-term commitment.

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What Are the Most Common Business Entities for Startups?

Learn what business entities most new ventures choose, and why these entities are so popular.

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How to Calculate Profit

Profit is a simple, yet powerful calculation that tells you whether your business is viable in the long run.

RUN » FINANCE

7 Small and Sneaky Costs That Add Up

These seven costs may fly under the radar, but can slowly shrink your profit margin if you aren’t careful.

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What Is a Market Segment and How Do You Find Yours?

There are five main approaches to market segmentation. Here’s how to use these approaches to create targeted messaging campaigns for key audiences.