Communication with focus

I am not apologising for another blog about writing copy that has focus.  It seems there are zillions of website owners who still have not got the message, so it’s obviously needed! Any commercial document – whether virtual or real – needs to have a...

Do you know too much?

Everyone can write, but when it comes to writing commercial copy for yourself writer’s block tends to kick in! It’s not necessarily because you can’t write effectively to market your business, products or services; it’s often simply a case of...

How creative is commercial copywriting?

I’m a bit of a systems freak so I love being able to break things down into processes. Anything that I can turn into 7 steps to a result definitely makes me feel like I’ve achieved something! Sad, isn’t it? However, people tell me I am creative...
Banner stands that deliver

Banner stands that deliver

So many people I meet at networking events have acquired a pull up banner stand to promote their business. They use them at their own events and exhibitions too and they’re often missing a trick in making this highly visual marketing aid deliver potential leads....
Banner stands that deliver

Thoughts about blogging

Last month I blogged almost every day and I chose to use the blog to share my knowledge and hope that readers found that useful. I’ve had a week or so ‘off’ and now I’m back on a slightly different tack. The next batch of blogs will be my...
Banner stands that deliver

Editing skills for beginners

When you’ve written a piece of copy the best person to edit it isn’t you! However, if you don’t have a handy editor around you’ll need to at least review it. To gain a little perspective leave it as long as possible after having written it, but...