Melissa Bolton

Editor-in-Chief, TheMogulMom.com

A serial entrepreneur with more than a half-dozen ventures under my belt, I’m no stranger to the world of small business. I began my love affair with being my own boss after spending a decade in the corporate grind in various capacities, most often with Fortune 500 companies. Years in the financial industry as both an adviser and a manager taught me discipline, strict attention to detail, and how to perfect the art of exquisite customer service. Eventually, I grew tired of making money for other people, while maintaining an inconvenient and tedious schedule.

Articles By Melissa Bolton

3 articles

bird's eye view of cup of coffee and thank you note

April 11, 2017

How to pen the perfect thank you note for your boss

in Career Advice

We’ve all heard about customer appreciation and employee appreciation, but what about boss appreciation? Bosses are people too, and just like the rest of us, they enjoy being recognized for the positive things they’re doing. So, when the opportunity presents…

9 minutes2 comments

October 12, 2016

The introvert’s guide to self-promotion

in Career Advice

When it comes to business and especially marketing, introverts get a bum rap. Often misinterpreted as shy, cold, or averse to relationships, these introspective professionals have to work harder to cultivate the kind of connections that seem to come so…

5 minutes

October 3, 2016

11 things you need to turn your side hustle into a full-time gig

in Career Advice

For many of us, the thought of exchanging the daily 9-5 grind in favor of a passion pursuit sounds downright dreamy – especially if you're stressed out, burned out, or strung out in your current career. With so many new…

6 minutes