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Nicole Fallon

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Covers:  Small business, business finance, business trends
Freelance journalist for @growwithco @businessdotcom @BobVila + more.

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Nicole Fallon’s Biography

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I’m a freelance contributor to CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the CEO of Lightning Media Partners. I formerly served as the managing editor of Business News Daily.

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Want to be a better writer? Cut these common filler phrases from your work

Want to be a better writer? Cut these common filler phrases from your work

Writers are often too familiar with their own ideas to spot mistakes and poor phrasing in their work. When yo…

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4 tips for getting hired as a journalist

4 tips for getting hired as a journalist

Though it can indeed be difficult to find quality journalism jobs, it's certainly not impossible. I've applie…

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Can't land your pitch? 3 tactics to try after a rejection

Can't land your pitch? 3 tactics to try after a rejection

You spend hours crafting the perfect pitch and the perfect list of reporters and outlets to send it to. You'r…

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3 important things to know before you pitch a freelance journalist

3 important things to know before you pitch a freelance journalist

The number of freelance journalists is growing, but pitching them isn't always the same as pitching a staff r…

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Why I rejected 95 percent of the pitches I received last week

Why I rejected 95 percent of the pitches I received last week

If you've ever wondered why a journalist isn't responding to your email or why you can't seem to land coverag…

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Yes, reporters, you need to answer your emails

Yes, reporters, you need to answer your emails

Journalists like to vent about bad PR practices, and sometimes it's well-deserved. But every time I've turned…

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Is Your Small Business Ready for the AI Cybersecurity Era? 5 Practical Protection Tips

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By Nicole Fallon Verified
| CO Verified
Anthropic made headlines when it announced Claude Mythos, an advanced artificial intelligence model capable of identifying software vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. Early access was limited to a small group of major technology firms, but “it will not be long before such capabilities proliferate, potentially beyond actors who are committed to deploying them safely,” according to a statement from Anthropic.
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C-Suite to Main Street: A Masterclass in Scaling With Authenticity

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By Nicole Fallon Verified
| CO Verified
Every entrepreneur with dreams of scaling their business aims to do so without losing the values and vision that inspired them to start in the first place. But maintaining that authenticity while navigating rapid growth, investor expectations, and operational complexity is easier said than done.
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Cybersecurity Simplified: Practical Protection For Small Business

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By Nicole Fallon Verified
| CO Verified
As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, small businesses are increasingly becoming attractive targets for hackers, scammers, and fraudsters. Yet many entrepreneurs still assume they’re too small to be noticed. During CO—’s 2026 Small Business Day, Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, dispelled this myth and explored some of the biggest cyber risks facing small businesses today. In a conversation with Matthew J.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first "job" was writing for a now-defunct online publication during my freshman year of college. First legit job was freelancing for BND.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have! I used to make my own newspapers as a kid on my parents' old typewriter. I loved it.

How is social media changing news?

It's really given a whole new meaning to the term "breaking news." Social media lets anyone be a real-time reporter.
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