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Julie Titterington

Content Director

10+ Years At Merchant Maverick

Expertise: Small Business Software & Services

Education: BA Writing & Literature, George Fox University

Julie has been overseeing Merchant Maverick’s small business content since 2013. A former writer and editor in the small business space, she researched and tested project management software and POS solutions for many years. Currently, she manages a team of writers, editors, strategists, and social media specialists to publish unique content for business owners in need of vital software and services. Her expertise has been cited in MSN, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, and numerous other publications. A published author and essayist, Julie graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Writing and Literature from George Fox University. She resides in Canby, Oregon.

Merchant Maverick Archives for Julie Titterington

Folk Cafe & Market Brings Wholesome, Ethically-Sourced Food To Detroit’s Corktown Neighborhood

This year, the Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant Program gave a total of $100K to Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent, via 10 separate grants of $10K each. One of these grants was awarded to Folk, a gourmet Market and Cafe housed in the historic neighborhood of Corktown, Detroit. Thanks to its focus on from-scratch meals with ethically and locally sourced ingredients, Folk has developed a wide and loyal fan base and is now expanding into curated gift boxes and catering services.

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Aug 23, 2022 Filed under: Business Spotlights

Boonie Foods: Bringing An Authentic Taste Of The Phillipines To Chicago’s Revival Hall

Recently, Merchant Maverick sat down with $10K Opportunity Grant winner, Chef Joseph Fontelera, to discuss how his business has been faring since he received the grant money. Read on to learn more about Boonie Foods and its dual mission to introduce the delicious universe of Filipino cuisine to people who have never experienced those flavors before — and to be a taste of home for Filipino expatriates.

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Jun 15, 2022 Filed under: Business Spotlights

The Winners of Merchant Maverick’s 2021 Opportunity Grants Program For Black, Female Entrepreneurs

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Opportunity Grant Program! Each one of the winning businesses will receive $10,000 in grant funding from Merchant Maverick to help cover current and future expenses. We wish every one of these women the best of luck going forward and strongly believe that they have what it takes to succeed long-term.

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May 3, 2021 Filed under: News, Small Business

Understanding Negativity Bias

The Problem It happens every day. You decide to buy something new – a hair dryer, for example. You’ve done your research; you understand the product specifications, you know what to expect in terms of cost, you’ve examined the competition. For the most part, you’ve made up your mind. The only thing left is to […]

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Jan 9, 2020 Filed under: Small Business