Lori is a successful entrepreneur, author and sought-after strategist. As the owner of EDc Partners, an award-winning marketing and public relations firm, Lori has worked with CEOs, stakeholder groups and officials at every level of government to create visibility, engagement and partnership. She is a Certified SCORE Mentor, an expert in Branding and Digital Outreach and a small business champion with 20 years of SBA program experience.

Building a successful freelancing business is similar to running any small business: You need a plan to be competitive.