Spell check: Five common types of spelling errors
Thanks to the development of technology and smart phones, most of us now heavily rely on spellcheck and autocorrect. Our brains switch off somewhat to our spelling when drafting messages, and manual spellchecking and proof-reading are becoming a distant memory. However spellcheck and autocorrect do not pick up every error – they can be a […]
Positive messaging: The power of your words
With International Day of Happiness coming up this weekend, and with the times continuing to be challenging for a lot of people around the world, I thought I would share something around positivity and happiness, and how the way in which you write can have such an impact on the reader and their emotions. Whether […]
Getting to grips with grammar
Yes, I know it’s International Women’s Day this week, but personally I feel the subject has been well and truly covered by the dearth of emails, newsletters, and media coverage on female related content. Meanwhile, it was National Grammar Day last week, and I felt this poorer cousin needed a little love, particularly in view of […]
What’s your story? Top tips for telling yours…
With World Book Day upon us this week, and social media feeds already being take over by hordes of cute children dressed up as their favourite literary heroes, it had me thinking about stories – those we tell and hear, and the ones we remember and repeat. I love reading, and writing (and talking), so this […]
Three things you need to know before you start with PR
With the start of the new year, and the optimism that the vaccine roll out around the world is bringing, we are seeing a very encouraging renewed interest in PR and marketing, particularly from the smaller organisations and SME’s who have been cautiously managing their budgets over the last twelve months. As things start to […]
Kindness in the business community
Now more than ever, kindness is essential, and that shouldn’t change once you get behind your laptop and put your work hat on. As Random Acts of Kindness Day rolls around again this week, it’s a good time to be thinking about how you can show a little kindness to your business community:
How much do you value your online reputation?
Tuesday is #SaferInternetDay and in recognition of that, this week’s post is thinking about how we can make the in Internet a safer place. As a business owner or marketeer, you may think there’s very little you can do, however any journey, no matter how long, is made up of a thousand steps. If we all […]
Do you know the social media laws of the UAE??
You’re focussed. You’re committed. You’ve developed a marketing communications plan and have created your social media accounts and are actively posting away on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn about your company and industry, not hurting a soul. Everything is organised, professional and legal. Or is it? How well do you know the social media rules and regulations in […]
The ultimate writing checklist for proof reading your text
As a PR consultant, I spend a lot of my time writing, and almost as much time proof reading and editing other people’s writing. Whilst everyone’s writing styles are different, there are some common areas that seem to cause consternation among the writers whose work I see – and cause my red pen to make an […]
Communication lessons from Winnie The Pooh
This Monday is Winnie The Pooh Day, celebrated on what would have been author A.A.Milne’s birthday. One of my favourite childhood stories, the adventures of Winnie the Pooh and the other animals that inhabit Hundred Acre Wood, have plenty of heartwarming lessons and inspirational messages for all of us, at any stage of life. I […]