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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Finding Local Business Needs

Interested in opening a local business? Here's how to find your niche in your small business community.

RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses

Health insurance is one of the biggest draws for candidates when applying for a job. Fortunately, small businesses can offer this benefit in a few ways.

How to Build an Audience on Substack

As creators flock to Substack, here's how to build an audience of your own that's engaged with and dedicated to your small business.

Tools to Foster a Brand Community

Brand communities are invaluable for growing customer loyalty, and these ten tools can help you facilitate and moderate these communities.

Companies That Use Substack Well

Substack is a promising, if underutilized, tool that small business owners should explore due to its connected, engaged audiences.

Benefits of 'Local' Marketing

Branding your business as "local" can help you foster deeper relationships with customers and build loyalty among your community.

What Is a Brand Community?

A brand community is a key asset in building long-term value for your business. Here’s how to create and foster a brand community.

How Online Businesses Can Create a ‘Local’ Reputation

The definition of a local business is broad and inclusive — here’s how your online business can fit the bill.

What a “Local” Business Is And How To Market Yourself As One

The definition of a local business is nebulous, but customers intuitively know the difference between a Main Street merchant and a big box retailer.

RUN » FINANCE

The Pros and Cons of Accepting Cryptocurrency as Payment

As cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, here’s what business owners need to consider before offering this payment option to customers.