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Go Get Your Goals in 2008
It's a new year and 2008 is going to bring you what you want, I promise. How can I make that promise? Because I promise you are more likely to stick to your resolutions WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS.

Five Tips to Set and Achieve Your Writing Goals
If you want to write a book, or tackle any other important writing project, then setting clear, powerful goals can put you on the path to success. No matter what you hope to accomplish, the following five tips can help you get there.

Get Published: Three Secrets of the New York Publishing World
Every writer dreams of attracting a lucrative contract from a major New York publishing company. And although not everyone achieves that dream, many writers do. But they have to rise above everyone else and prove they have what it takes to write and sell a profitable book.

What to Expect When You Hire a Copywriter
The Copywriting Process Unveiled~
8 Simple Ways To Start Writing
Having trouble focusing? Try setting a reward for yourself like "When I finish the first draft, I'll go out to lunch (or buy new shoes)." Or, "I'll edit this one more time, then go for a walk."

Headlines, Headlines, Headlines
What makes for a good headline? Anything that will make them read on. You only have about seven or eight words to work with, so it can take some time to come up with the right one.

What’s in it for me? How to keep people reading your business letters and e-mail, reports and proposals
Most people write about themselves and the features they have to offer. Savvy business writers know they need to write to the reader and share benefits and results. Along the way, all their terrific features will come out--but in a way their readers can relate to.
The PR Headline Game
When it comes to your press release a strong, effective headline is the name of the game.

How to Write a Business Plan
Writing a business plan is one of the most important steps in starting a small business. Achieving small business success requires planning.

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Seeking Help
Where does the time go? Billable time. As a consultant, your practice may be doing reasonably well; you’re charging $100-150 an hour. As an independent consultant, you’re probably also doing everything from grinding the coffee to editing the umpteenth draft of your brochure.
10 Things You Should Know Before Hiring A Freelance Copy Writer
If it's a large project, ask to see a draft of the first piece or section before the writer does any more work. That way if you need to make any major changes you can do it before they get too far along and costs go up.

8 Simple Ways To Start Writing
Having trouble focusing? Try setting a reward for yourself like "When I finish the first draft, I'll go out to lunch (or buy new shoes)." Or, "I'll edit this one more time, then go for a walk."

Writing Tip: The harmful effects of Rambling Rose
Most people use what we can the Rambling Rose writing process. They type as they think through the content. When people do this, there are predictable outcomes for the writer, the draft and the reader.
5 Simple Self-Editing Tips
Okay, you’re finished with your first draft. Congratulations-that in itself is a big accomplishment. However, don’t celebrate for too long because all first drafts need a good clean-up before they’re ready for the reading world.
Beware the Hockey Stick in Your Budget
We are deep in budget season as the last board meeting of the year typically includes the 2010 Budget – or at least the “2010 Draft Budget” or “2010 Budget – Draft”. This is also known as “the joy of cramming a spreadsheet into a powerpoint presentation.”

SBA Guarantee Fee Explained
The following is a short description of how the SBA Guarantee Fee is calculated. We are all hopeful that the fee will be waived for 2010 as proposed in the Senate Small Business Committee appraved draft, but if not this is the calculation
Chapter by Chapter: Ten Self-Editing Questions Every Writer Needs to Consider
Congratulations, you've finished your first draft! Take a day or two to celebrate your accomplishment. Then, get back to work-you have a manuscript to edit. Every writer needs an editor, but all writers can use the following ten self-editing questions to think critically and objectively about their own work.
Working From Home: The Pros and Cons
For many people making the jump to working from home for the first time, there are a number of things to consider before taking the plunge. I thought I’d draft some of these down in the hope that sharing my own experiences may be useful for the new blog businessperson…
A Virtual Assistant Can Help You Write and Publish Your E-book
Most business owners have way too much on their plates. Their to-do lists are endless and oftentimes frustrating. And frankly, launching an e-book, even if the draft is ready, is no small task. But do you know that you can outsource much of the e-book creation and distribution to your Virtual Assistant?
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