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Musings of a content writer about life, business and all things content

Business – When is it Time to Pull the Plug?

When Should a Business Throw in the Towel? In a departure from my usual posts, I wanted to talk about when (or if) it is time for a business to ‘throw in the towel’. In spite of the negative title, … Continue reading

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Your Business From a New Perspective

Reinvigorate Your Business We recently had a visit from a garden designer. From the moment I booked her I began to see my garden through a stranger’s eyes, it wasn’t a comfortable experience. In my defence, I am busy, but … Continue reading

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Life Without Marketing?

What Happens If I Don’t Market My Business? Businesses today are caught up in the hamster wheel of endless marketing. The fear of losing customers, not gaining customers, not reaching the audience drives us forward like rats in a maze. … Continue reading

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The Hardest Working Advert

Advertising – Reach New Heights I have always advised clients to steer clear of advertising in newspapers and magazines. At prohibitive costs, that advert only stands a chance of working for you for the seconds that particular page is open … Continue reading

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Privacy Policy

GDPR Deadline The GDPR Deadline is this Friday, 25th May. Businesses that hold, process or use data about any EU citizen need to be aware of, and comply with, a new set of regulations put in place by the European Parliament. This … Continue reading

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A Content Content Writer

Today I received feedback from a new client. No matter how confident I am in my abilities as a content writer, it is always a nervous wait. Why? A new client is a new learning curve,  in this case my … Continue reading

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GDPR To Sum Up The Summit

Since founding My Words Work For You in 2013, I have enjoyed providing business support to many of my clients. I like having a multi-dimensional approach to my work, it gives me a more complete understanding. A Varied Audience As … Continue reading

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How to Live Longer

A quick post today and a departure from my usual Top Tips for small business series What Factors make You Live Longer? Today I am writing about antibodies. You may not believe this but part of my research took me on … Continue reading

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Small Businesses Unite

Got Space to Spare? Use it! Many months ago I came home after using the village post office and wrote a post about it. The local postmaster works long hours and has neither the time nor the inclination to stock … Continue reading

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Content Writing for the Science Industry

A long-standing client of mine supplies equipment, tools and solutions to the science community. Scientists around the world trust my client to provide proven, reliable, modern solutions to support their research. My job as content writer is to demonstrate that … Continue reading

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