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Jessica Elliott

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About Jessica

Jessica is a writer and business consultant specializing in tech, marketing, and small business operations. She dives deep into research and trends while writing compelling content that helps business leaders make strategic decisions. Along with writing for CO, she works with brands, such as Investopedia and U.S. News.

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RUN » TECHNOLOGY

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START » STRATEGY

Guide to the IPO Process
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GROW » MARKETING

8 Must-Follow Art Entrepreneurs, Blogs, and Podcasts
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RUN » FINANCE

5 Free or Low-Cost Accounting Tools for Artists
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START » STRATEGY

Can a Small Business Issue Stock?
Can a small business issue shares? Explore ways private and public companies leverage equity.
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START » STRATEGY

Tax Record Retention: What Documents Should You Keep?
How long should you store tax returns, statements, and supporting documents? Learn about the IRS records retention requirements.
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START » STRATEGY

Can a Small Business Go Public?
Thinking about an initial public offering (IPO)? Learn what qualifies a company to go public, the reasons for doing so, and alternatives for ineligible entities.
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RUN » TECHNOLOGY

Top Google Analytics Alternatives
Want to improve your business insights and intelligence-gathering capabilities? Explore tools with analytics similar to or better than Google’s.
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RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

How to Protect Employee Privacy: Guide for Small Businesses
Take these steps to safeguard confidential information in the workplace and online.
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RUN » TECHNOLOGY

Google Analytics 4: What Your Business Needs to Know
Google's latest analytics tools will replace the existing version. Act now to preserve your historical data and adjust to the updated program.
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