Merilyn Wallace’s life was always in close connection with words. Her work experience included positions in the paralegal field, education and government, but the key element that made her excel in all positions was an outstanding written communication.

After years of juggling with words, animated by a powerful instinct for language, Merilyn decided it’s time to start her own business and do what she loved best: proofreading. She started by doing some research in order to build a solid business in the proofreading industry: she attended seminars and courses hosted by the local business centre. The course in editing and proofreading was the base on which Merilyn wanted to start growing her new venture.

Setting up the business was easy: ‘Correct editing’ was the name of her new company. All good, but Merilyn still had to build a client list. Sending out press releases and ads in the local newspapers didn’t create the impact she was looking for. Then Merilyn joined the local Business Women’s Network, forming a number of solid business relationships.

Merilyn’s company proved to be a hot one as soon as people started to find out about it, and after trying her proofreading services. After two profitable years in proofreading, Merilyn Wallace tries to expand her business by putting together a website, a corporate uniform and business award entries. Her business card remains the exceptional proofreading service: clear, concise, correct and appealing to the reader.

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