Poor Business Writing Cost Billions

Recently, I came across a pretty startling statistic. A survey of 120 major American corporations estimated firms spent $3.1 billion on employee deficiencies in business writing. The survey reported that two-thirds or more of salaried employees had some responsibility for business writing. Conducted by the National Commission on Writing, the survey occurred in September 2004. I wonder how [...]

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Baby Boomer Women Need More Exercise

So tell us something we don’t know-or want to hear. Over at Health Care Tuesday, we look at a study that reveals Baby Boomer women need to exercise about three times what the federal guidelines say. Maybe, I’ll just be a good American and follow my country’s guidelines. Check it out at my health care blog, [...]

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Is Ghost Blogging Unethical?

In a recent post, I listed the reasons why I love ghostwriting. Primarily, it centered on ghostwriting industry articles. An apparent controversy in the blogging world is the existence of ghost blogging – using a ghostwriter to create blog posts. I admit it. I am a ghostblogger. Convict me if you will, but I just don’t [...]

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7 Tips for Finding the Right Business Writer

Your business is your passion. You take care in its branding, so finding the right business writer for projects is important. But, if you don’t have an established relationship with a business writer, how do you find the right one? Here are 7 tips for finding the right business writer for your business communication. #1 – [...]

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COBRA Frustrations

On Health Care Tuesday, we look at the roller coaster ride of COBRA coverage. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is federal legislation that permits terminated workers to continue the health plan they had through their employer. Read about the problems from the perspective of the terminated workers and their former employers at my health [...]

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Business Writing: Polishing Diamonds in the Rough

One of the joys of business writing is discovering the gems that form the theme. Whether you are writing for someone else or expressing your own ideas, start by letting the ideas flow. Roughing It As noted in a previous post, I do a lot of ghostwriting. Some of my customers are very comfortable in sharing their [...]

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Why I Love Ghostwriting

A significant part of my business is ghostwriting articles. I’m often asked, “Doesn’t it bug you that you write it and someone else’s name goes on it?” My answer is always, “No, it doesn’t.” Do I like to see my name in print? You bet. So, what is it about ghostwriting that appeals to me [...]

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Can We Talk?

The Business Aversion to the Phone Just when did talking live go out of style? Some would blame it on the Twitter, Facebook, et al world we live in. I think it took hold even before the dawn of social media. I remember back in the Stone Age when customer service was a business letter and [...]

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