Holly Ocasio Rizzo

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Writer and editor, Holly Ocasio Rizzo
San Clemente, CA, USA

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I started my writing-and-editing business in 2001 after 24 years at daily newspapers, starting with the Oakland Press in Pontiac, Mich., and ending at the San Francisco Chronicle. It was the best move I could have made; now I'm the CEO, CFO, manager, employee and office cleaner, with no worries about "right-sizing" or downsizing! It's said that everything we do contains meaning, and I've found it's true. Who would have thought that working my way through college by selling scientific supplies and running a restaurant would lead to a business in which I write about business and entrepreneurship? You'll see my byline in Hispanic Business and other national magazines, plus a few newspapers and books. Repeat after me: It's good to be the boss.

Industry: Other Services

Size of Business: none listed

Years in Business: 25+ years

Affiliations: none listed

Business Interests: none listed

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Member Since: 09/15/2006

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Guides Written:	31
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Guides Written by Holly Ocasio Rizzo

Debit Cards for Small Business - 10/10/2006

Help manage your business finances with plastic

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Comments Received: 5
Closing a Business - 10/04/2006

Shutting down is not as simple as it seems

Guide Rating: 7.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Paying Employee Bonuses - 10/20/2006

Used correctly, they'll help grow your small business

Guide Rating: 7.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Writing a Press Release for Your Business - 10/02/2006

Make it newsy, make it complete and make it into print

Guide Rating: 6.7 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Credit Report 'FICO' Scores - 10/17/2006

How to improve your credit score and keep it rising

Guide Rating: 6.1 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Using Free Samples to Boost Your Sales - 09/15/2006

Let your product convince your customers

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Growing a Service Business - 10/02/2006

Pleasing customers makes a small business grow fast

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Accurate Sales Forecasting - 09/15/2006

This all-important business plan element doesn't require advanced math

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Managing a Business Crisis - 10/02/2006

Minimize damage to your business by planning for the unexpected

Guide Rating: 7.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) - 10/12/2006

SBA-licensed private firms offer loans when others can't

Guide Rating: 7.5 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Rules - 10/16/2006

Train throughout your company to stay on track

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Handling Cash Receipts - 10/19/2006

Set up a plan to keep records quickly and easily every day

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Copyrights - 10/13/2006

Protect your work by registering; protect your use by asking permission

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Event Planning Software - 10/16/2006

Delegate the clerical chores to your computer

Guide Rating: 7.1 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Employing Minors - 10/13/2006

Follow the rules with TLC for a happy addition to your business family

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Cash Registers - 09/15/2006

Cha-ching! Keep the money coming in with the right cash register

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Retail Bags, Boxes and Cartons - 03/26/2007

Use packaging that fits your marketing and branding efforts

Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Complying with Minimum Wage Requirements - 10/04/2006

Federal, state, even local laws mandate what you can pay

Guide Rating: 6.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Complying with Government Regulations - 10/13/2006

Failure to follow the basic rules may harm your business

Guide Rating: 7.5 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Employee Scheduling Software and Policies - 03/01/2007

You have lots of leeway to make rules that work best for your business

Guide Rating: 6.5 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Automotive Background Check Services - 10/05/2006

You can easily find the driving records of job applicants

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Business Center and Executive Office Suites - 10/06/2006

These work spaces are in move-in condition. But don't over-order services.

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Business Startup Help for Veterans - 10/18/2006

Take advantage of loans, education, and free advice

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Writing Sales Letters That Work - 10/18/2006

From start to finish, focus on the customer's needs

Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Using United Parcel Service (UPS) More Effectively - 10/19/2006

Discover helpful tools and services you might not have known about

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Small Business Microloans - 10/05/2006

Even a tiny loan can be big for a fledgling business

Guide Rating: 7.1 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Cutting Your Postage Costs - 05/15/2008

Find easy ways to cut the costs of your postage

Guide Rating: 7.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

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Creating a Production Flow Chart - 09/28/2006

An eye-catching presentation smoothes the way to solving bottlenecks

Guide Rating: 6.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Filing a Statutory Lien - 10/05/2006

How to take the proper steps to make sure you get paid

Guide Rating: 7.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Business Process Management (BPM) - 10/17/2006

Map your way toward business efficiency

Guide Rating: 6.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Cafeteria and Flex Plans for Small Business - 10/05/2006

Picking benefits from a menu keeps employees happy – and benefits you, too

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