Melissa Wylie

8years covering personal finance

27+ articles on LendingTree

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of North Texas
Associate of Arts, Collin College

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 and all the hurdles in between.

Latest Articles by Melissa Wylie

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iAdvance Now Business Financing Review

Funding from iAdvance Now is available in both small and large amounts, and could be…

Business Owners in Coronavirus-Hit Industries

Demographics of Business Owners in Hardest-Hit Industries During Coronavirus Pandemic

Researchers found that 45% of businesses with owners younger than 25 are in industries with…

Where COVID-19 Hasn’t Hurt Small Businesses

Where Small Business Owners Say COVID-19 Hasn’t Hurt Business

LendingTree researchers analyzed a survey to determine where business owners are feeling minimal ramifications from…

Business Payday Loans: Risks & Alternatives

Business Payday Loans: What You Need to Know

Business payday loans typically refer to merchant cash advances with fast repayment terms and high…

46% of Small Business Owners Concerned They Don’t Have Enough Money to Reopen

Even as states lift COVID-19 restrictions, allowing more businesses to reopen, owners worry they won't…

States With the Most Essential Businesses

Analysis: U.S. States With the Highest Concentration of Essential Industries

This analysis looks at the states that have the greatest number of businesses deemed essential…

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