Cathy Miller, Business Writer

Guest Post Policy

Simply stated business publishes selected guest posts for this site. Here are general guidelines for submission and other policies.

Accepted Link Sites

1. This is a business writing site. The links must be relevant to the site’s audience. Spam links are not acceptable.
2. Examples of links that are not accepted for publication include onsite education sites, SEO or marketing site promotion firms.
3. Acceptance of relevant sites and/or content is at the sole discretion of this site’s owner.

Content

1. Review recent blog posts for topics to avoid repeating the same discussion.
2. Guest post topics should fit one of the categories shown on this site.
3. Content should be original and unpublished.
4. Content should not be promotional.
5. Content length should be between 400 – 600 words.

Requests and Submission

1. Email requests to cathy at millercathy dot com.
2. Submit your idea for a topic and include a brief description.
3. Requests asking for ideas for topics will not be accepted or responded to.
4. Unsolicited guest posts (i.e., attaching a completed post) will not be accepted.
5. Email approved guest posts.
6. Accepted forms for submission include Microsoft Word ot text format.
7. Add a brief bio (less than 50 words) with one link to a professional site.

Review Process

1. This site reserves the right to edit or reject submitted guest posts.
2. Requests that do not follow or do not meet policy guidelines will not be accepted or responded to.
3. Upon acceptance and final posting, a link to guest post will be emailed.

Although not required, responding to readers’ comments to guest post is appreciated.

Comment Policy

I welcome your comments on this blog and appreciate you sharing your opinions and comments. I welcome different or opposing views. It’s what makes us all unique. My basic premise for comments is Disagree all you want – just be nice about it. Because some, unfortunately, need a reminder from time to time, here is my Comment Policy for this blog.

Comment Moderation

I hold first-time comments for moderation – thanks to all the spammers out there. Typically, I review and approve comments within 24 hours. If you think I overlooked your comment, feel free to shoot me an email.

Comment Mechanics

Here are a few of the mechanics you’ll find in commenting on this blog. You include your name, a valid email address and website (if applicable). The email address is required, but not shared.

If you want to receive an email notification for follow-up comments, just click on the box next to Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can always manage the subscription later to stop the emails. Don’t worry – checking the box does not put you on some email mailing list for marketing stuff.

You may notice I have CommentLuv. It’s a great plug-in, in my humble opinion, that gives you backlinks to your most recent blog post – or another one you choose. It hooks up through the website you enter under your name. It’s a great way to receive traffic – hint – a great title to your post encourages other readers to click on the link to your post.

Comment Etiquette

You already have my basic premise for comments – Disagree all you want – just be nice about it.

Here are a few other parts to my policy.

1. I reserve the right to edit or delete comments, including inappropriate language in the context of this blog’s readership.
2. This blog does not tolerate insults to other visitors. Again, disagree freely, but please be professional.
3. By commenting on this blog, you grant me the right to use, edit or display your comments, as I see fit, for the context of this blog.
4. I may ban visitors that consistently violate the Comment Policy of this blog.
5. I report IP addresses used for spamming to the internet blacklists, the ISPs/hosts for the domain, and the owner of the IP block.

I may change the Comment Policy so be sure to check back. Be respectful and comment away. I really do appreciate it.

Disclosure

This policy is valid from 1 December 2009

This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. For questions about this blog, please contact  cathy@millercathy.com.

This blog does not accept any form of advertising, sponsorship, or paid insertions. We write for our own purposes. However, we may be influenced by our background, occupation, religion, political affiliation or experience.

The owner(s) of this blog will never receive compensation in any way from this blog.

This blog does not contain any content which might present a conflict of interest.

Should any of the above provisions change, a new disclosure policy will be written and specific changes will be communicated.

To get your own policy, go to http://www.disclosurepolicy.org

Terms of Use

Welcome to SimplyStatedBusiness.com. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Cathy Miller, Business Writer/Consultant’s relationship with you in relation to this website.The term ‘COMPANY’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is in BOISE, ID. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

• The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
• Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
• This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
• All trade marks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website.
• Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
• From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
• You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without COMPANY’s prior written consent.
• Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of the United States of America.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how COMPANY uses and protects any information that you give Cathy Miller, Business Writer/Consultant when you use this website. COMPANY is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. COMPANY may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 18th of January, 2010.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

• name and job title
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping.
• We may use the information to improve our products and services
• We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customize the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to cathy@millercathy.com.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please cathy@millercathy.com.If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

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