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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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iAdvance Now Review

iAdvance Now Business Financing Review

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

March 18, 2024

14 min read

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…

June 17, 2020

11 min read

Where COVID-19 Hasn’t Hurt Small Businesses

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

LendingTree researchers analyzed a Census Bureau survey to determine where business owners are feeling minimal…

June 05, 2020

11 min read

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…

June 02, 2020

15 min read

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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…

May 28, 2020

14 min read

States With the Most Essential Businesses

States With the Most Essential Businesses

A swath of the U.S. from the south Atlantic into the heartland has the greatest…

May 27, 2020

11 min read

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