by Cathy Miller | Apr 5, 2023
Simply Stated Business is an old site by some standards. Not anywhere near Old Lady status (like its owner). But older than I imagined it would become when I started. So, the old site was due for a facelift. The video below highlights some of the changes. If...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 23, 2023
What picture do you see in your mind when you read the following? Marcus ran into Tim in the hallway. Did you think Marcus owed Tim an apology because he bumped into Tim? Or did you think Marcus simply encountered Tim while walking down the hallway? Let’s rewrite the...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 17, 2023
Do you silently seethe when you receive negative feedback? Or do fiery words erupt and spew all over the nasty instigator? One fallout of our online world is instant feedback. Comments include both valid and unfair criticism. Some commentary can knock you off your...
by Cathy Miller | Mar 3, 2023
How often do you read a sentence and think – well, duh? Or perhaps it’s a heading or post on a social media platform. Not exactly the reaction the writer wants. In business writing, the Duh factor is an easy trap to fall into. Sometimes it springs from lazy writing....
by Cathy Miller | Feb 19, 2023
Updating how to add social media share buttons to PDFs has been on my To-Do list for some time now. So, why now? Guilt. I received an email from a reader who was not receiving the result the instructions said he should. The problem was I first read his message on my...
by cam author | Feb 11, 2023
Imagine an organization forming with a goal of extinction. What startup do you know that hopes one day to go away? Yet that is what Mission Equality would love to happen. To live in a world that has the kind of equality leadership that makes the unique services of...
by Cathy Miller | Jan 30, 2023
Do you wish you had one last shot to get your business writing right? Developing a checklist is a simple way for polishing diamonds in the rough. The following is a sample business writing checklist that’s as simple as A-B-C. Accurate Brief Clear Psst….If...
by Cathy Miller | Jan 23, 2023
If ever you wanted a case study on opinions, collect what’s been written about the proper case study length. Should only contain 500 – 1,500 words Two to five pages – top There are no hard rules. I admit, I like the last argument. But whichever...
by Cathy Miller | Jan 19, 2023
Have you ever seen a raw diamond? It has its own beauty but what emerges when it’s cut and polished is the stone at its best. Raw, uncut business writing is like that. One of the joys of writing is discovering the gems that form the final version. Whether you are...
by Cathy Miller | Jan 9, 2023
Are you questioning the value of your business site? Do you blog less? Perhaps you have your business site on cruise control. A little thing called change has shown me (once again) why your time and effort is worth it. Business Site Revisited In 2019, I decided to...
