Marcia Layton Turner
Marcia Layton Turner writes regularly about small business and real estate. Her work has appeared in Entrepreneur, Businessweek, Forbes online, US News & World Report online, and CNNMoney. She also ghostwrites business books for CEOs, business owners, and entrepreneurs, including New York Times bestsellers, award-winners, and commercial successes. She is currently earning her doctorate of business administration from Temple University.
More From This Author
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Growing Beyond a Side Hustle
Many women test the viability of a new business by exploring it on the side first.
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How to Maintain Customer Relationships During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Staying in touch with customers is smart under any circumstances, but especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, you can find ways to demonstrate concern while supporting your customers.
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Do You Qualify for an SBA Loan for the Coronavirus?
The SBA is acting quickly to offer financial support to small businesses hurting from the coronavirus outbreak. Its Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, plus its Bridge Loans, offers up to $2 million, with deferred payments for 12 months.
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How Mom Entrepreneur Collectives Are Empowering Women and Building Community
One of the biggest business struggles mompreneurs face is finding support. Fortunately, fellow women business owners are creating in-person and virtual communities to provide each other with advice, camaraderie, and resources.
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How Much Money Does It Really Take to Start a Business?
Think you need hundreds of thousands of dollars to start a business? You may be surprised at how little you may need to get up and running—some experts say as little as $100.
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Could This Summer Be a Good Time to Start a Business?
Pent-up demand from months of pandemic social isolation and online-only shopping could mean big opportunities for entrepreneurs ready to forge ahead with a new venture, or shuttered businesses willing to reopen.
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Should Your Small Business Have an Advisory Board?
Small businesses in need of strategic guidance may want to consider creating an advisory board to tap into expert advice from well-connected industry leaders, without having to give up equity.
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How Women Business Owners Balance Work, School, and Family During COVID-19
Many female entrepreneurs are reducing their stress and workloads strategically by automating tasks, outsourcing chores, and making downtime a priority.
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How Much Is Customer Acquisition Costing You? Here's How to Add It Up
To better understand whether your marketing efforts are profitable, you need to start by calculating your customer acquisition costs. It's a simple formula that can help improve your marketing decision-making. Read on to learn how to calculate them.
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How to Find the Best Startup Ideas
Ideas for great new businesses are all around you, if you just know where to look.
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