Emily Heaslip

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About Emily

Emily is a versatile freelance copywriter who writes for brands and agencies in tech, finance, and fashion. She is currently based in Cape Town and spends her free time running around Table Mountain.

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Manufacturing Partner Terms to Know

These key manufacturing terms can help you communicate with your factory partner and keep your operations running smoothly.

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How to Find a Factory to Manufacture Your Product

The right manufacturing partner can help you bring your design to life. Here’s how to navigate the various factories that might create your product.

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When Should You Outsource IT? Here's What to Consider

Not sure whether or not to outsource your IT? Ask yourself these three questions.

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What to Know About Second Chance Hiring

There’s a massive pool of untapped talent that small businesses can benefit from using second chance hiring. Here’s how to do it.

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How to Create a Prototype

Prototypes can be used to test a new idea, recruit investors or get customer feedback before launching to a wider market.

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What Is a Business Valuation and How Do You Calculate It?

There are multiple ways to find the economic value of your business, with different calculations that can be used for different purposes.

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How to Estimate How Much Inventory You Need

Getting your inventory levels right is a tricky balance. Here are some ways to estimate how much inventory you need on hand without overstocking.

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What Is Cost of Goods Sold?

This important metric can be tricky to calculate, but it is a crucial part of growing your business sustainably.

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Terms You Should Know Before Pitching Investors

Walk the walk and talk the talk to get on the same page as potential investors and make your opportunity sound exciting.

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How to Use Vimeo to Promote Your Business

Vimeo Create is built to make it easy for small businesses to design, create and share custom videos across multiple channels.