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Melissa Wylie

Melissa Wylie

Melissa Wylie

1year of experience

35+ articles edited

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.

Latest Articles by Melissa Wylie

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Employer Identification Number (EIN): 101 Guide

Employer Identification Number (EIN): Who Needs It and How to Find It

An EIN is the nine-digit number the IRS requires for business owners who pay employees.

September 10, 2018

18 min read

How to Understand a Business Loan Agreement

A business loan agreement establishes the terms and conditions, serving as a guide while you…

August 20, 2018

17 min read

One-Third Have Considered Starting a Business

Survey: One-Third of Americans Thought About Starting a Business Last Year (but Don’t Know Where to Get the Money)

Although one-third of Americans thought about starting their own operation, a lack of capital stopped…

July 24, 2018

14 min read

How to Start a Brewery in 8 steps

How to Start a Brewery

Beyond brewing great beer, the major steps to starting a brewery include writing a business…

July 17, 2018

20 min read

How Much It Costs to Start a Business by Industry

How Much it Costs to Start a Business in Every Industry

The costs of starting a business vary dramatically by industry, but some industries have startup…

July 03, 2018

14 min read

Understanding the Confession of Judgment

Understanding the Confession of Judgment (COJ)

A confession of judgment (COJ) gives lenders the right to enter a legal judgment into…

June 28, 2018

15 min read

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