Frances Sharpe

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freelance writer/editor
Pacific Palisades, CA, USA
Member Since: 09/15/2006

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About Me:
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

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Guides Written:	25
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Guides I've Written

Building a Socially Conscious Company

How to combine a values-driven ethic with a profits-driven business
Guide Rating: 9.6 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 7
New Employee Orientation

Get your hires up to speed faster with "onboarding".
Guide Rating: 9.6 out of 10. Saved by 5 people.

Comments Received: 6
Avoiding Family Business Turmoil

Strategies for keeping the peace in a family business
Guide Rating: 9.5 out of 10. Saved by 2 people.

Comments Received: 2
Menu Boards

How to choose restaurant signs that will pump up sales
Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 0
Retaining More Customers

Develop strategies for building - and maintaining - relationships
Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 2 people.

Comments Received: 5
Restaurant Uniforms

Chef clothing and waitress uniforms reinforce your establishment’s identity
Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 4
Using FedEx More Effectively

Save money and time by taking advantage of FedEx shipping and printing solutions
Guide Rating: 9.3 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1
Software for Public Relations

Simplify your public relations efforts with software solutions
Guide Rating: 9.2 out of 10. Saved by 5 people.

Comments Received: 1
Buying Green Office Supplies

Where to go to keep your company in the green
Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 8
Creating a Media Kit

Impress the press, investors and clients with a top-notch publicity package
Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 5 people.

Comments Received: 6
Offering Employee Benefits

Offer an attractive benefits package that doesn't break the bank
Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 1
SLR Digital Cameras

For picture-perfect quality, choose a professional digital camera
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 4
Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC)

Tips for prospective franchisees on how to read the UFOC
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 0
Overnight Delivery Services for Business

Discover the quickest, most economical overnight package delivery services
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Buying Dell Computers

Tips to ensure you get a computer that fits your needs at the best price
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 1
Public Relations Consultants

How to find the right PR agency or consultant for your business
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Stay within the law and avoid penalties with I-9 compliance
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 3
Garment Racks

Finding clothing racks for retailers, commercial laundries and more
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1
Self-Help Legal Business Forms

Save money and time with do-it-yourself forms, contracts and agreements
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 2
Building Customer Loyalty

Reach out to your customers in order to retain them
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 2 people.

Comments Received: 5
Bookkeepers

How to find, hire and make the best use of bookkeepers
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 1
Avoiding Common Building Code Violations

Simple ways to keep your building in compliance with codes
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 3
Plastic Bags

Build your brand with industrial plastic bags personalized with your logo
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1
Marketing Mix Essentials for Startups

Give your budding business a boost with marketing and advertising
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 7
Business Ethics in the Workplace

A commitment to corporate social responsibility can do your business a lot of good.
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 6 people.

Comments Received: 2

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