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Woman Fired Over A Blog Turned HR Side Hustle Into A $12 Million Business — Forbes Listed It Twice

Jessica Miller-Merrell turned £200 into Workology, an HR platform earning £9.5M annually with digital resources, certifications, and insights for nearly a million HR pros monthly.

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For the trailing twelve months ending March 31, 2026:† ·

Percent ABS: 14.6% net returns after losses
High-yield bonds: 8.9%
Leveraged loans: 6.1%
Investment-grade bonds: 4.5%

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Deal terms 6–24 months
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