I Couldn’t Afford My First Employee, But Hiring Her Helped Me Grow a Million-Dollar Business

Even though hiring her first full-time employee felt like a financial stretch, Emily Grey did it anyway—which paid off in spades. Learn why bringing on the right help supported business growth and how she now thinks about investing her time and money.

Nov 28, 2022 5 min read Small Business

Emily Grey Founder of The Flourish Market

I Couldn’t Afford My First Employee, But Hiring Her Helped Me Grow a Million-Dollar Business

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Nov 23, 2022 6 min read Flow

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How These Small Business Owners Set Boundaries During The Holidays

Nov 21, 2022 8 min read Flow

While the holidays are a busy time for most small businesses, these entrepreneurs incorporate boundaries into their schedules to achieve a good work-life balance.

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I’ve Never Offered a Black Friday Sale — Here’s What My Boutique Does Instead to Have a Six-Figure Weekend

Nov 17, 2022 5 min read Flow

Emily Grey knew her small boutique couldn’t compete with other sales on Black Friday, so she decided to try something completely different for her holiday promotion. Learn why it’s helped her business succeed year after year, and how you can approach the holiday season differently.

Emily Grey, Founder of The Flourish Market

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