Member Profile

Marcia Layton Turner


Rochester, NY, USA
Member Since: 09/15/2006
Status: Contributor
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About Me:
I'm a professional freelance writer and author who has always been fascinated by entrepreneurs and small businesses. My work has appeared in BusinessWeek, Business 2.0, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, Woman's Day, and many others. I've also authored, co-authored, or ghostwritten 15 non-fiction books, one of which is a bestseller. I'm currently the small business expert at Small Business Advantage, a website hosted at BusinessWeek.com and sponsored by American Express OPEN.

Industry: none listed
Size of Business: none listed
Years in Business: 11-25 years

Affiliations:
American Society of Journalists and Authors

Business Interests:
Small business, marketing, startup, personal finance, bargain hunting

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Guides Written: 15
Comments Posted: 0
Comments Received: 0
Favorite Guides: 0

Guides I've Written

  1. Literature Racks


    How to find the perfect fit for your business
    Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  2. Franchising a Business


    Successful entrepreneurs can become teachers for a percentage of profits
    Guide Rating: 8.9 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.
  3. Upgrading Your Business Image


    Spruce up your look and your message and reap the rewards in new business
    Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  4. MBA Programs for Business Owners


    You don't have to close your business to go back to school
    Guide Rating: 7.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  5. Business Plan Consultants


    Hiring help is the next best thing to writing your plan yourself
    Guide Rating: 7.9 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.
  6. Conducting Online Surveys


    Free and low-cost tools make it easy to survey the world
    Guide Rating: 7.9 out of 10. Saved by 3 people.
  7. Starting a Real Estate Business


    How to launch the right type of real estate biz at the right time
    Guide Rating: 7.8 out of 10. Saved by 2 people.
  8. American Express Small Business Programs and Benefits


    Get discounts, loans and rewards from this credit-card giant
    Guide Rating: 7.6 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  9. Government and Corporate Contracting Opportunities


    Learning the system is all that is standing in the way of a sizeable sale
    Guide Rating: 7.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  10. Mailing Equipment and Supplies


    Everything you need to mail or ship your products efficiently
    Guide Rating: 7.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  11. IRS Small Business and Self-Employment Web Site


    Find forms, guidelines, and help in paying your taxes
    Guide Rating: 6.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  12. Growing a Retail Business


    First, do more business with existing customers to increase sales and profits
    Guide Rating: 6.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  13. Small Business Program Size and Eligibility Standards


    Be sure your small business qualifies for loans and procurement opportunities
    Guide Rating: 6.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  14. Retail Advertising


    Reaching qualified prospects is the key to boosting traffic and sales
    Guide Rating: 5.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.
  15. Subcontracting to Others


    Increase your capacity and sales potential by turning over work to others
    Guide Rating: 5.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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