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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5 Signs Your Business is Ready to Grow or Expand

Certain financial and operational indicators can give you a clear sign that it’s time to take your business to the next level.

6 Ways to Respond to Employee Mistakes

Employee mistakes are bound to happen, but your response is a good opportunity to reinforce professional development.

How to Include Employees in Decision-Making

Opening your decision-making process to others in your company can lead to better results — with the right approach.

How to Encourage Employees to Take Risks

Risk-taking should be ingrained in your company culture and rewarded as your business grows.

5 Ways to Admit Mistakes to Employees

When you make a mistake or change your mind, take ownership of the situation and make a plan.

How to 'Fail Upward'

"Failing up" is a concept that has had negative connotations in the past. Today’s entrepreneurs are changing the way we think about failing up to embrace innovation.

SMART Goals to Calculate Business Success

Setting a SMART goal and tracking the right metrics are the first steps toward monitoring business success.

How to Learn from Failure

Failure happens fairly regularly in growing businesses. Embracing setbacks can help keep morale high and spark opportunities to innovate.

RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

Guide to Using Microlending to Fund a Business

Microloans often come with coaching and mentorship to help your business get off the ground successfully.

5 Ways NFTs Can Benefit Your Small Business

Nonfungible tokens aren’t just for artists. Small business owners can turn this new technology into a business opportunity.