In this interview, we talk with Christina DeBusk, a freelance writer for businesses and publications (including Businessing Magazine). Christina talks about making a major career change to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time writer and the lessons she has learned along the way. What …
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Effective Communication: 5 Questions with Elizabeth Eames, Owner of Contemporary Communications Consulting
We interviewed Elizabeth Eames, Owner of Contemporary Communications Consulting based in Brooklyn, New York, to get insight into the communications business and how it can benefit a small business owner. What are the primary service(s) or product(s) that your business provides? Contemporary …
Mastering the Art of Persuasive Writing
I am always astonished when I hear of one lone person who is able to convince hundreds, if not thousands, of people to do things that they wouldn’t ordinarily do. The news is filled with them—from the phone call scammers who talk multiple people into turning over their bank account information to …
7 Tips to Make You a Better Business Writer (And Yes, You Need to Write Well)
Between texting, tweeting and other forms of instant communication, many Americans are writing more than ever. The trouble is that we have gotten sloppy with our writing. While putting together a unique blend of abbreviations, emoticons and punctuation marks may be appropriate when discussing …
The Difference Between a Media Alert and a Press Release
How to use a Media Alert for event promotion Communications consultants and PR professionals help clients gain exposure and promote events through strategic deployment of media outreach tools including the old standbys: the press release and the Media Alert. Media Alerts are particularly effective …
Top 5 Business Launch Press Release Mistakes
Avoid these mistakes to get your press release picked up You have worked tirelessly on your business plan, committed yourself financially, professionally and emotionally to a business that you believe in - a business that you are betting on to succeed - and now it is time to share that with the …
