Melissa Ball, Ball Office Products

Melissa Ball, Ball Office Products InUnison Mentor

My First Job Was
My first real W2 job was as a traffic counter for a civil engineering firm.

Best Advice I’ve Received
There is dignity in work so always make sure to preserve the dignity of others.

Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned
Your accountant should be a strategist, not a bookkeeper. You and your accountant should communicate well and often with your banker to be best prepared for your credit needs. Policy can have a significant impact on your business, be engaged and informed.

Top Strengths
Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Starting Up, Technology

Passionate About
starting up, accounting & finance, human resources, management, operations, sales, technology

Hobbies & Interests
Dogs, The Doorways Volunteering

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