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As anyone who as ever written a tender will tell you, it ain’t for the commitment-phobic. Putting together a logical,…
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Copy editing your business documents is an essential part of the copywriting process. Copy editing is done after you finish…
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Around the start of a new financial year, the team at Proof Communications is asked to proofread annual reports and…
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In Part 1, I discussed how large corporates do partner with small to medium business entities and how to start…
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To have a big four bank or any of the top 10 Australian listed companies as your customer would be…
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Do you ever get frustrated with jargon filled writing? Here’s what Barry Humphries had to say about jargon in The…
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A comma splice is a grammatical error that’s easy to identify. It’s when a comma separates two phrases (independent clauses)…
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There’s almost certainly been at least one occasion when you’ve re-read an email or a report you’ve written and just…
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Professional copywriters and copy editors know the importance of clear, concise language to communicate strong messages and useful information when…
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Take 5 seconds to read the following sentence: Fifty florins for a flagon of fluff. How many Fs did you count? Six? Seven? There…
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Doing business is difficult enough without having to reach for the urban dictionary and thesaurus. In an effort to outdo…
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(Plus one you may think is an error, but isn’t). One of the wonderful features of the English language is…
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A comma splice is a grammatical error that’s easy to identify. It’s when a comma separates two phrases (independent clauses)…
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What is proofreading and how does proofreading work? Ever wondered how some documents seem to be perfect, others leave you…
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While tender writing can be an arduous process, successfully submitting a winning tender can lead to highly profitable and worthwhile…
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Give yourself five seconds to read the following line: Fifty florins for a flagon of fluff How many Fs did…
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The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini AI has sparked questions about the fate of many professions,…
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Annual reporting season is almost upon us! Yes, it’s that happy time of year when listed companies, government and not-for-profits…
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What does the Tenderer really want? How to ask questions during the Tender process. Once you’ve read all the Request for…
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GM Proof Communications, Chrissy Crust had the pleasure of interviewing Roy Wakelin-King, Government Strategic Advisor for IMAB2B, focusing on the…
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Annual reporting season is almost upon us! Yes, it’s that happy time of year when listed companies, government and not-for-profits…
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The executive summary holds pole position in your tender, pitch, bid or proposal. That’s because it represents a golden opportunity to…
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A poorly written tender or proposal can be a major roadblock in your business’ success. If you’re not effectively, concisely…
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Writing a tender, bid or proposal takes stamina! In addition to answering the tender questions, dealing with the paperwork can…
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Wanting to impress the judges who are reviewing your business award entry is, of course, a given. Yet, it’s amazing…
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Entering business awards – how an award entry writer can make you more successful Entering business awards is a no-brainer for…
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Are you an entrepreneur born in 1984 or later? It’s time to enter the Australian Young Entrepreneur Awards. The Young…
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The Real Estate Institute is currently accepting entries for awards in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Queensland and Victoria. Awards…
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Entering a business award is an excellent way to gain recognition for your hard work, achievements and successes. It can…
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2023 could be your year to shine with a business award or two under your belt! What are the benefits…
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Give yourself five seconds to read the following line: Fifty florins for a flagon of fluff How many Fs did…
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Whether a writer doesn’t have time to focus on editing and proofreading, or simply doesn’t understand the importance of it,…
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There’s almost certainly been at least one occasion when you’ve re-read an email or a report you’ve written and just…
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Take 5 seconds to read the following sentence: Fifty florins for a flagon of fluff. How many Fs did you count? Six? Seven? There…
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As the music world mourns the death of rock god Eddie Van Halen this week, stories of his eponymous band’s…
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Some things in life are just plain wrong. Referring to a week at home as a ‘staycation’, and believing macramé…
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If you’re considering entering a business award, take note of these important tips to radically improve your chances of winning.…
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Despite mountains of evidence, some business owners still remain unconvinced of the benefits of winning a business award. So, listen…
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Give yourself five seconds to read the following line: Fifty florins for a flagon of fluff How many Fs did…
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In 1962, NASA launched its first Mariner rocket into space. Costing the vast sum of $80 million – that’s around…
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Creating a strong online presence is essential for any business to grow and succeed nowadays. And blog writing is a…
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No one would argue that in today’s highly competitive business landscape, it’s not enough to just have a great product…
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If you’re considering entering a business award, take note of these important tips to radically improve your chances of winning.…
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A comma splice is a grammatical error that’s easy to identify. It’s when a comma separates two phrases (independent clauses)…
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Winning a grant in Australia needs a strategic approach that combines an understanding of the environment, clear reasons for seeking…
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While tender writing can be an arduous process, successfully submitting a winning tender can lead to highly profitable and worthwhile…
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Give yourself five seconds to read the following line: Fifty florins for a flagon of fluff How many Fs did…
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Entering a business award can significantly boost your company’s profile, credibility and business opportunities. However, the process of award writing…
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Annual reporting season is almost upon us! Yes, it’s that happy time of year when listed companies, government and not-for-profits…
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Every year, as annual reporting season approaches, organisations across the corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors face the critical task of…
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Where do we even begin? Not proofreading an annual report can have significant repercussions, not least because it’s a summary…
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If you’re a listed company or government agency you’ll understand better than most how important annual reports, sustainability reports and…
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Given the importance of annual reports for regulatory compliance and stakeholder communications, it’s vital that they are accurate, clear, and…
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Proofreaders for annual reports When you consider that your public facing or important stakeholder documents are going to be closely…
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