Or why promotional copywriting must be the last thing on your mind 'Hi, I’m just contacting you about the possibility of doing some promotional copywriting for our company website. Do you think that is something you could help us with?’ ‘Oh sure. Thanks for getting in touch. I’d be glad to ... [ More ]
When are deadlines important?
'I always meet my deadlines'. Copywriters sometimes say this when they are promoting their services. But how significant a consideration should this be, when you are choosing a writer? And is there actually any need for a copywriter to use 'I always meet my deadlines' as any kind of ... [ More ]
Why this is such a good time to look at your marketing
In a crisis, what’s always first to go? When times are tough and the very survival of a business appears to be at stake, what do people look to cut? All too often, it’s the marketing budget. Marketing of all things! I do find this unbelievable, because there’s not much more important in business ... [ More ]
How to develop a statement of core values
Without a clearly defined set of values, any attempt at entrepreneurialism is pretty futile. But how can a company go about developing a set of values that is a true reflection of its brand? Very few, if any, organisations start out from a blueprint in which its USP and company ... [ More ]
The power of ‘core values’ in a Brexit landscape
Among the frenzied voices of the current Brexit maelstrom it is common to hear MPs referencing British Core Values - whatever they think these might be. These are politicians basing arguments on a nebulous set of priorities which, in their eyes, define the British nation and bind its ... [ More ]
