Insight for Newbies Hiring a Business Writer

by | Aug 23, 2012

The Freelancers Union estimates one in three American workers freelance.

Businesses rely on freelancers of all shapes and sizes.

  • Business writers
  • Graphic designers
  • Information technology (IT) specialists

The independent contractor fills the gap created by an ailing economy and staff shortages.

Some businesses have enjoyed productive working relationships with freelancers for years. Others are newbies to the world of contracting with a freelance worker.

I can’t speak for all types of freelancers; however, I can offer insight into working with a business writer.

There’s more to it than just writing

It sounds simple enough.

You need some help with your business writing.

  • Content for your business site
  • An article for a trade publication
  • Posts for your business blog

It can’t take that long. So, why do business writers charge so much?

The video offers an overview of the typical elements of even the smallest business writing projects.

A Newbie Guide to Hiring a Business Writer

 

If you are in the market for a business writer, check out 7 Tips for Finding the Right Business Writer.

You can also download a pdf format of the video presentation, The Newbie Guide to Hiring a Business Writer.

What questions/comments do you have about hiring a business writer?

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BigStock Photo Credit

Video also contains images from BigStock Photo

 

2 Comments

  1. Anne Wayman

    Well done, Cathy – you covered it well. As a freelancer I’d urge anyone considering hiring a writer to define their project as clearly as possible and expect that definition to change a bit with the writer’s input.

    Reply
  2. Cathy Miller

    Excellent point, Anne. Thanks for sharing it..

    Reply

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