Concise Writing Cheat Sheet
Sep 10, 2013
"Vigorous writing is concise." -William Strunk Jr. The writing tips resource section covers an abundant amount of information on clear and concise writing, but this "cheat sheet" proves useful when you need an answer quickly. The following guidelines serve as…
Wanted: Paladin. Telepathist. Saint. Writing Skills a Plus.
May 15, 2009
Do you know the No. 1 reason good writers fail at writing as a profession? Bad customer service. Well, no, that’s not exactly accurate. A lot of writers have customer service skills. But, in the end, they’re only human. And…
Say Goodbye to Fluffy Web Copy
Mar 15, 2009
So, how many websites have you visited that are “dedicated to providing superior customer service”? Or whose “mission it is to make customer satisfaction a top priority”? Or whose products and services “meet your needs”? And so on. Fluffy phrases…
Back to the Future of Reporting: AI Tools for Combining…
Jan 16, 2025
Somebody better tell McFly to call Doc Brown, because we just might be stuck in the future. Just kidding, but with AI’s sticky fingers (or tentacles? I always thought AI would look like a squid of some kind) all over…
5 Reasons Why Companies Must Consider Producing ESG Reports
Oct 10, 2023
Sustainability in the business world is more important than ever. Increasing social demands across multiple sectors have spurred companies to focus on transparency in their operations. With transparency comes the need for efficient communication. But how can companies effectively communicate…
How To Overcome Barriers to Cultural Change
Oct 03, 2023
Company culture is the personality behind your organization. It’s what makes you stand out in your industry and is reflected in your policies and procedures, leadership style, and employee interaction. A strong company culture contributes to employee retention, efficient workflows,…
10 Signs a Company Needs a Culture Change (And What…
Sep 30, 2023
Organizational culture plays a vital role in shaping a company’s values, behavior, and overall success. It can become the main driving force behind any organization’s success. In particular, organizational culture sets the tone for overall corporate performance and employee engagement.…
Integrated Resource Planning: A Case Study
Jul 28, 2023
A major utility needed to document stakeholder input into its integrated resource planning (IRP). The Writers For Hire (TWFH) was ready to assist with the project. The IRP process provides a detailed roadmap for forecasting future energy needs, both renewable…
Crisis Management: Top 6 Strategies for Business Leaders
Jul 14, 2023
Crisis management is a crucial aspect of any organization’s operations. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, it’s not a question of if a crisis will occur but rather when. A wide range of factors, such as a product recall,…
Top 7 Reputation Management Tools
Jun 30, 2023
In today’s digital age, maintaining a positive online reputation is essential for organizations of all sizes. With the vast amount of information available on the internet, it is easy for negative comments or reviews to damage a company’s reputation. That…
10 Ways Companies Can Get Ahead of Their Reputations
Jun 23, 2023
In the business world, reputation is everything. Companies must strive to take proactive steps to protect their reputations for several crucial reasons. First, reputation plays a pivotal role in building trust with customers, stakeholders, and the general public. A positive…
The 5 Main Stakeholder Reports Every Company Needs
Jun 16, 2023
Effective reporting is a crucial component of corporate strategy. Companies must produce periodic reports to meet the needs and expectations of regulatory agencies, investors, customers, and other stakeholders. The frequency and type of reporting needed depends on the regulatory and…
The Ins and Outs of a Stellar Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Jun 09, 2023
A key component of any successful project is ensuring that the relevant stakeholders are kept engaged in the decision-making process from start to finish. Neglecting stakeholder engagement opens the door for costly miscommunications, ill-informed decisions, and drastic reductions in project…
A Proofreader’s Checklist
Apr 29, 2022
Proofreading can be scary at times because it carries so much responsibility. The proofreader must deliver a product that is as perfect as humanly possible. In some businesses, the proofreader is the last person to touch a document, making the…
How to Prepare Your Content Before Migrating to a Digital…
Aug 11, 2018
If you’re thinking about migrating to a digital asset management (DAM) system, you likely have one key goal: to centralize your content so that it’s more easily retrieved, edited, and shared. And DAM is the ideal solution for many organizations.…
How to craft a winning press release
Aug 17, 2017
What is a press release and how is it used? The first press release was facilitated by public relations industry “founder, Ivy Lee, in response to a 1906 New Jersey train wreck. Lee wanted to ensure that details about the…
Gordon Graham “That Whitepaper Guy”
Feb 08, 2017
The whitepaper is arguably the keystone of a great content marketing campaign. A single, comprehensive whitepaper on an enduring industry topic can last years – creeping up month after month in search results, circulated and posted by peers and potential…
SME-Driven Thought Leadership
Dec 08, 2016
Thought leadership has helped super-majors, like Shell Oil, refashion their image from producer to high-tech energy solutions guru. And it enabled DrillingInfo to shed the "data company" label and be seen as an industry intelligence leader. Saudi Aramco sponsors an…
Managing 'Open Door' Policies
Nov 02, 2015
By Tina M. Liljedahl Tina Liljedahl is a marketing and business consultant who has over 10 years of experience in leadership development with an emphasis on improving communication in the workplace. Open door policies are designed to increase communication by…
Concise Writing Cheat Sheet
Sep 10, 2013
"Vigorous writing is concise." -William Strunk Jr. The writing tips resource section covers an abundant amount of information on clear and concise writing, but this "cheat sheet" proves useful when you need an answer quickly. The following guidelines serve as…
Wanted: Paladin. Telepathist. Saint. Writing Skills a Plus.
May 15, 2009
Do you know the No. 1 reason good writers fail at writing as a profession? Bad customer service. Well, no, that’s not exactly accurate. A lot of writers have customer service skills. But, in the end, they’re only human. And…
Say Goodbye to Fluffy Web Copy
Mar 15, 2009
So, how many websites have you visited that are “dedicated to providing superior customer service”? Or whose “mission it is to make customer satisfaction a top priority”? Or whose products and services “meet your needs”? And so on. Fluffy phrases…
Back to the Future of Reporting: AI Tools for Combining…
Jan 16, 2025
Somebody better tell McFly to call Doc Brown, because we just might be stuck in the future. Just kidding, but with AI’s sticky fingers (or tentacles? I always thought AI would look like a squid of some kind) all over…
5 Reasons Why Companies Must Consider Producing ESG Reports
Oct 10, 2023
Sustainability in the business world is more important than ever. Increasing social demands across multiple sectors have spurred companies to focus on transparency in their operations. With transparency comes the need for efficient communication. But how can companies effectively communicate…
How To Overcome Barriers to Cultural Change
Oct 03, 2023
Company culture is the personality behind your organization. It’s what makes you stand out in your industry and is reflected in your policies and procedures, leadership style, and employee interaction. A strong company culture contributes to employee retention, efficient workflows,…
10 Signs a Company Needs a Culture Change (And What…
Sep 30, 2023
Organizational culture plays a vital role in shaping a company’s values, behavior, and overall success. It can become the main driving force behind any organization’s success. In particular, organizational culture sets the tone for overall corporate performance and employee engagement.…
Integrated Resource Planning: A Case Study
Jul 28, 2023
A major utility needed to document stakeholder input into its integrated resource planning (IRP). The Writers For Hire (TWFH) was ready to assist with the project. The IRP process provides a detailed roadmap for forecasting future energy needs, both renewable…
Crisis Management: Top 6 Strategies for Business Leaders
Jul 14, 2023
Crisis management is a crucial aspect of any organization’s operations. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, it’s not a question of if a crisis will occur but rather when. A wide range of factors, such as a product recall,…
Top 7 Reputation Management Tools
Jun 30, 2023
In today’s digital age, maintaining a positive online reputation is essential for organizations of all sizes. With the vast amount of information available on the internet, it is easy for negative comments or reviews to damage a company’s reputation. That…
10 Ways Companies Can Get Ahead of Their Reputations
Jun 23, 2023
In the business world, reputation is everything. Companies must strive to take proactive steps to protect their reputations for several crucial reasons. First, reputation plays a pivotal role in building trust with customers, stakeholders, and the general public. A positive…
The 5 Main Stakeholder Reports Every Company Needs
Jun 16, 2023
Effective reporting is a crucial component of corporate strategy. Companies must produce periodic reports to meet the needs and expectations of regulatory agencies, investors, customers, and other stakeholders. The frequency and type of reporting needed depends on the regulatory and…
The Ins and Outs of a Stellar Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Jun 09, 2023
A key component of any successful project is ensuring that the relevant stakeholders are kept engaged in the decision-making process from start to finish. Neglecting stakeholder engagement opens the door for costly miscommunications, ill-informed decisions, and drastic reductions in project…
A Proofreader’s Checklist
Apr 29, 2022
Proofreading can be scary at times because it carries so much responsibility. The proofreader must deliver a product that is as perfect as humanly possible. In some businesses, the proofreader is the last person to touch a document, making the…
How to Prepare Your Content Before Migrating to a Digital…
Aug 11, 2018
If you’re thinking about migrating to a digital asset management (DAM) system, you likely have one key goal: to centralize your content so that it’s more easily retrieved, edited, and shared. And DAM is the ideal solution for many organizations.…
How to craft a winning press release
Aug 17, 2017
What is a press release and how is it used? The first press release was facilitated by public relations industry “founder, Ivy Lee, in response to a 1906 New Jersey train wreck. Lee wanted to ensure that details about the…
Gordon Graham “That Whitepaper Guy”
Feb 08, 2017
The whitepaper is arguably the keystone of a great content marketing campaign. A single, comprehensive whitepaper on an enduring industry topic can last years – creeping up month after month in search results, circulated and posted by peers and potential…
SME-Driven Thought Leadership
Dec 08, 2016
Thought leadership has helped super-majors, like Shell Oil, refashion their image from producer to high-tech energy solutions guru. And it enabled DrillingInfo to shed the "data company" label and be seen as an industry intelligence leader. Saudi Aramco sponsors an…
Managing 'Open Door' Policies
Nov 02, 2015
By Tina M. Liljedahl Tina Liljedahl is a marketing and business consultant who has over 10 years of experience in leadership development with an emphasis on improving communication in the workplace. Open door policies are designed to increase communication by…
Concise Writing Cheat Sheet
Sep 10, 2013
"Vigorous writing is concise." -William Strunk Jr. The writing tips resource section covers an abundant amount of information on clear and concise writing, but this "cheat sheet" proves useful when you need an answer quickly. The following guidelines serve as…
Wanted: Paladin. Telepathist. Saint. Writing Skills a Plus.
May 15, 2009
Do you know the No. 1 reason good writers fail at writing as a profession? Bad customer service. Well, no, that’s not exactly accurate. A lot of writers have customer service skills. But, in the end, they’re only human. And…
Say Goodbye to Fluffy Web Copy
Mar 15, 2009
So, how many websites have you visited that are “dedicated to providing superior customer service”? Or whose “mission it is to make customer satisfaction a top priority”? Or whose products and services “meet your needs”? And so on. Fluffy phrases…