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Feature Writer: Terence P Ward
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Business and technical writing applications can range from complex corporate documents and business plans to something as small as a slogan or a business card.

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Three Ways to Bulletproof Business Editing

In: Business Writing

In the likely case that your company doesn't have an editing and proofreading budget, some advice for keeping your copy clear of errors. more...

3 Make-or-Break Items for Business Proposals

In: Writing Corporate Documents

Business proposals must be highly competitive in a tight economy. Here are 3 elements that, if used wisely, can make a proposal rise to the top of the pile. more...

6 Tips for Writing Strong Business Proposals

In: Writing Corporate Documents

Putting together a business proposal for a large contract can seem intimidating or overwhelming, but if your company is right for the job it needn't be. more...

Paid Blog Posts and Blogvertorials

In: Writing Newsletters

Businesses are seeking ways to monetize blogs for marketing, and paid blogging changing as it develops the best model for hired bloggers to write "blogvertorials." more...

Using Twitter for Client Communication

In: Business Writing

Twitter provides a format for businesses to reach out to customers quickly and consistently. Customer service, rumor control and publicity have never been easier. more...

Using Hashtags for Organization in Twitter

In: Technical/Business Writing (general)

Hashtags are a method of organizing the "tweets" sent via microblogging platform Twitter. Posts marked with hashtags are more searchable, at the cost of some characters. more...

Writing Business Christmas Cards

In: Business Writing

Sending Christmas cards for business is a wonderful idea - make sure the message is tasteful, appropriate, and respectful of both the season and the relationship. more...

How to Use Facebook Pages for Business

In: Business Writing

Facebook is a trendsetting company in the arena of online social networking. The release of its Facebook Pages application has made it easier for businesses to join in. more...

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