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Melissa Wylie

Melissa Wylie is a former senior small business writer for LendingTree. In her role, Melissa explored all aspects of business ownership, from the start to the sale to all the hurdles in between.

Articles by Melissa Wylie

71% of Small Business Owners Fear They’ll Never Recover From Pandemic Losses

Despite the news that loan relief with extremely low interest is on the way, it’s unclear if it’ll be enough to save entrepreneurs hit hard... read more

Business Loan Success Story: Star Light Electronics Bets Against Coronavirus

Star Light Electronics dba Electro Sound Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Employees: 8 Year founded: 2001 As the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread through China, business owner Jonathan Lane... read more

Places With the Most Family-Owned Businesses

Family-owned businesses of all sizes help drive the U.S. economy, whether they’re mom-and-pop shops or Fortune 500 companies. They’re economic players in cities and states... read more

How Much it Costs to Start a Business in Every Industry

When opening a business, it would be beneficial to have an idea of what startup costs to expect, whether you’re familiar with the industry or... read more

Metros With the Biggest Jump in Private Million-Dollar Businesses

In cities across the country, an increasing number of businesses are generating million-dollar revenues. As those companies continue to succeed, employees and community members stand... read more

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