Frances Sharpe
freelance writer/editor
Pacific Palisades, CA, USA
I've been a professional writer and editor for nearly two decades, and I'm currently a full-time freelancer. Previously, I was a Senior Editor at Entrepreneur Magazine, where I also worked on Entrepreneurial Woman, Business Start-Ups and Homebased Businesses. I was also a Senior Editor at Independent Business and Business90s magazines, where I worked with Daniel Kehrer, the Editor of Work.com. As a freelancer, I've written hundreds of articles for national consumer publications and websites, including Family Business Advisor, Health, Women's Health & Fitness, AARP-The Magazine, Playboy.com and Teen People. I've also been a ghostwriter or contributing writer / editor on numerous business and consumer health books. One of my specialties is writing corporate/company histories - I've written more than 100 of them.
Industry:
Arts & Entertainment
Size of Business:
1 - 10 employees
Years in Business:
11-25 years
Affiliations:
American Society of Journalists & Authors, Society of Professional Journalists
Business Interests:
none listed
Guides Written by Frances Sharpe
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Learn how to write a business plan that puts you in business
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Basic steps to make advertising work for your new business
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Give your budding business a boost with marketing and advertising
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How to build a team that will help build your business
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Tap the many benefits incorporation offers a small business
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Reach the right people with the right message for maximum impact
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Know what you owe to guard cash and prevent overpayments
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How to find, hire and make the best use of bookkeepers
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Give gifts your customers, employees and suppliers won't forget
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Tips to ensure you get a computer that fits your needs at the best price
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Be a smart shopper for standard cellular plans or prepaid cell phones
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Tips to zero in on a computer printer that fits your needs and your budget
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How to create product labels that spark sales and reinforce your brand
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Reach millions with a proven low-cost advertising strategy
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Save money and time with do-it-yourself forms, contracts and agreements
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First-class advice on shipping and mailing with the USPS
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Cut costs and save time when purchasing office supplies and more
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Stay within the law and avoid penalties with I-9 compliance
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Protect your company, employees and customers with shredders
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A commitment to corporate social responsibility can do your business a lot of good.
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Reach out to your customers in order to retain them
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News flash: A little publicity can turn your business into a star
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Develop strategies for building — and maintaining — relationships
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Protect your business from employee theft with a loss prevention program
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Get smart about taking the entrepreneurial path
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How to find the right PR agency or consultant for your business
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Save money and time by taking advantage of FedEx shipping and printing solutions
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Simplify your public relations efforts with software solutions
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Gain exposure for your business as a spokesperson in the press
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Smart strategies for employing relatives and people you know
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House hunting hints for home-based businesses
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Get your hires up to speed faster with "onboarding".
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Strategies for keeping the peace in a family business
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Impress the press, investors and clients with a top-notch publicity package
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Put your best sales pitch on paper to land major contracts
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Clean up your act and accomplish more than you thought possible
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Share your passion in 100 words or less
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Get your business off the ground without leaving the house
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In business, it can pay to be a woman owner
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How to make your Web site come out on top in search engine listings
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Chef clothing and waitress uniforms reinforce your establishment’s identity
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How to combine a values-driven ethic with a profits-driven business
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Tips for prospective franchisees on how to read the UFOC
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Simplify the payroll process with a Web-based program
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High-tech solutions to create and use barcodes efficiently
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Slash the costs of software and services with Web-based programs
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Use open accounts with suppliers so you can buy now, pay later
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Offer an attractive benefits package that doesn't break the bank
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Build equity and avoid rental increases with a property of your own
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Increase sales and brand awareness while reducing risk
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Schedule rush and same-day deliveries without going broke
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Choose a financial program that fits your needs and your budget
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Maximize profits with the right displays, fixtures, POS systems and anti-theft devices
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Tips and strategies to craft a winning RFP
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The federal government lends a helping hand to small businesses
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A growing software menu that lowers costs, saves time and improves profits
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Find companies, products, services and key execs — and list your own business as well
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Ways to get the most from your hourly workforce
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How to get into the ecommerce game
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Where to find the software solutions you need for free
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Get the most from this popular spreadsheet program
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Finding the best model to meet your needs and fit your budget
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Streamline operations and increase profitability with legal software
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Save time and money by printing your own pictures in-house
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Simple ways to keep your building in compliance with codes
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Contesting frivolous claims can help you avoid higher taxes
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Where to go to keep your company in the green
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Your décor speaks volumes about your business
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For picture-perfect quality, choose a professional digital camera
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Discover the quickest, most economical overnight package delivery services
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Choosing the right restaurant seating options can keep customers coming back
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Speed up sales and streamline operations with restaurant point of sale systems
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How to choose restaurant signs that will pump up sales
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Finding and selecting the best boxes for your business needs
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Packing peanuts, foam rolls, Styrofoam - finding the right foam packaging materials
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Finding the best plastic boxes to display your wares or to store items
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Build your brand with industrial plastic bags personalized with your logo
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Boost clothing sales with mannequins and body forms
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Protect merchandise and streamline productivity with the right warehouse racks.
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Improve your storage system with industrial wire shelving units
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Need a new home for your company? Scan business property listings like a pro
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Clinical trials data management software increases efficiency for small and large studies
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Finding clothing racks for retailers, commercial laundries and more
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Sell more jewelry with the right jewelry cases
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Portfolio products protect artwork, show off your best work and improve your image
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Career coaches can help you find and succeed in your dream job
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Find the best estate lawyers, online sources and software solutions for last wills and living trusts
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If you're driven to succeed, car franchises can put you in the fast lane
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Need an inexpensive, weatherproof, durable steel structure? Consider a Quonset hut
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With tradeshow truss systems, your booth can make a bold statement
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With the right fuel storage tanks, you can keep your operation up and running
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If you have a real estate business, software can help you manage it better
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Take advantage of appraisal software to give your appraisal business a boost
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Get your real estate business moving with the best real estate supplies and marketing tools
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Strategies on how to buy or sell property through a real estate auction
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If you work in real estate, CRM software solutions can streamline day-to-day tasks
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Maximize investment profits by working with investment property firms
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Take advantage of U.S. foreclosures to purchase real estate below market value
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Take advantage of Massachusetts foreclosures for bargains on real estate
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Purchase real estate below market value with Arizona foreclosures
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Buy real estate at below market value with Washington, DC foreclosures
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