About Michelle Van Slyke
Michelle Van Slyke is the senior vice president of marketing and sales for The UPS Store, Inc., which provides print and small business solutions to entrepreneurs and small-business owners at 5,000 franchise locations across the U.S.
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Franchising Your Business
Want to Open a Business? Here Are 5 Reasons to Consider Franchising.
There's more than one way to become your own boss.
Quitting a Job
Are You Looking to Make a Career Switch?
Here's some advice for those getting started in marketing.
Management
Ways to Lead Agencies and Outside Firms Like They're Part of Your Team
Here's how to build a healthy relationship with outside agencies.
Communication
The 3 Types of Communication You Need to Maintain Your Business
Start by communicating with yourself.
Branding
Refreshing Your Brand Doesn't Mean Starting Over
There are ways to make impactful changes that resonate with your customers without starting from scratch.
Startup Basics
3 Hard Moves Entrepreneurs Must Make
When it comes to business, patching your problems just won't cut it. Find out how to handle three hard moves entrepreneurs frequently push off.
New Year's Resolution
Entrepreneurs: Resolve Not to Resolve This New Year
Follow these helpful hints to make your 2018 business goals a success.
Closing Sales
Close the Sale: Turning Small Business Browsers Into Buyers
Small Business Saturday will be the busiest day of the year for many independent businesses, with millions of shoppers expected to participate in the nationwide occasion on November 25. But that doesn't necessarily mean that they're all buying.
Startup Advice
Going Up? 5 Steps to Your Perfect Elevator Pitch.
An elevator speech is a powerful tool that allows you to quickly spark interest in your business.
Time Management
3 Ways to Take Charge of Your Schedule
They aren't making days with more hours, so you need to do more with the hours you have.