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From bears to business – How a wild encounter can strengthen resolve

From bears to business – How a wild encounter can strengthen resolve

A black bear.
A black bear in Whistler, Canada. This creature brought with it a life lesson.

At every turn, there exists a lesson. When least expected, determination to succeed in life and therefore business can be reinforced.

Canada, a country with spectacular scenery and diverse habitats, proved the location for a recent lightbulb moment of tenacity.

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Taking control – Writing tips to help drive traffic to your website

Taking control – Writing tips to help drive traffic to your website

Craig Smith of CRS Editorial on a bridge with traffic in the background.
Drive traffic to your website with these handy tips.

Looking to drive traffic to your website?

One of the ways in which you can do this is with good copy.

It might be your written copy is not intended for the web; maybe it is for a magazine article, for example. No matter, as the following points remain.

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Celebrating with Theo Paphitis and friends – A day to remember

Celebrating with Theo Paphitis and friends – A day to remember

Collecting my winner’s certificate from Theo Paphitis.

Friday 24 February 2023 – a date that will be etched in my memory, forever!

Having been a business owner (just saying these words makes me want to check I’m not dreaming!) for nearly two and a half years, the rollercoaster of emotions, the journeys enjoyed, the paths explored, and the multitude of challenges faced, continue to be so worthwhile. 

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Why a proofreader is a valuable asset

Why a proofreader is a valuable asset – Examples that really should have been checked

Title page picture introducing examples of text that really should have been proofread.
Proofreading is a must as you only get one chance to make a first impression.

‘I don’t need a proofreader, I’ll get my team to check my work.’

Wish I had a pound for every time I have heard this in my career!

Only, team members aren’t always able to spot mistakes.

Employing a professional proofreader and editor to look over your work is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it is a show of strength! After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression.

Join me as I yield my metaphorical red pen around the streets of my hometown.

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Lessons learnt – The importance of a maximum break in a year of new beginnings

Lessons learnt – The importance of a maximum break in a year of new beginnings

A trip to see the snooker provided the perfect downtime.

Though I tend not to make new year’s resolutions, one thing I am mindful of doing in 2023 is taking time-off and enjoying it to the full.

Early January saw an exciting visit to London to watch a sport close to my heart. It was fabulous to see masters of the baize in action.

Sport is one of my outlets; my passions – be it watching or playing. The whole experience of such a break has cued me up for another exciting year full of learning, client work, meeting people and thriving as a business owner.

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