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Business Writers: Reading round-up 28 July 2024
Dear Subscribers, Thank you for your support over the years. Work has been busy (always good) and we’ve had family celebrations and holidays to enjoy,... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 30 June 2024
1) Sustainability for businesses in Suffolk – event 11 July New Anglia Growth Hub will be hosting a sustainability workshop for any business owner in... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 23 June 2024
1) BREAKING NEWS: Innovation Labs Launches in Norwich Local entrepreneurs have teamed up with Innovation Labs to launch a technology and innovation hub at Bizrev,... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 16 June 2024
1) Funding for Creative Industries – deadline 19 June 2024 UK registered micro, small or medium enterprises in the creative sector, in twelve specified regions... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 9 June 2024
1) Norfolk Business Board recruiting representatives The new Norfolk Business Board, launched by Norfolk County Council, is now looking for volunteers to represent the local... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 2 June 2024
1) Explore the fast growing Norwich and Norfolk Fintech cluster New report from Tech East identifies growing ecosystem of fintech companies in and around Norwich,... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 26 May 2024
1) Funding for digital tech innovation Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils, working with Connected Innovation, have secured funding from Barclays Eagle Labs to support and... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 19 May 2024
Manufacturing Matters: New IPPR report spotlights green-tech growth opportunities A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows how the UK can... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 12 May 2024
1) Agri-tech and food-tech innovation funding in East of England Innovate UK has opened a new Launchpad funding competition for micro and small business innovators... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 5 May 2024
1) New £1m offshore wind supply chain competition The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched a new innovation grant funding competition. Between £25k to... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 28 April 2024
1) SNS2024: The Energy Ecosystem – 22-23 May 2024 Get the latest news on developments across the East of England’s energy sector at this year’s... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 21 April 2024
1) New scholarships for STEM students at University of East Anglia Ørsted has launched two Greener Future Scholarships as part of of its Hornsea Three... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 14 April 2024
1) New funding for small and growing businesses in Freeport East region Two new growth funds, with a combined value up to £800,000, are now... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 7 April 2024
1) Funding for GameDevs – Deadline 12 April Awesome opportunity for GameDevs in Norfolk and Suffolk. Funding for 10 games developers to go to the Barclays... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 31 March
1) Norfolk Rural Business Awards 2024 Now open for entries – deadline 19 April 2024. These annual awards are backed by Norfolk County Council and... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 24 March 2024
1) Financial Industries Group (FIG) Norwich annual conference Tickets are now available for this important industry event on Wednesday 24 April 2024. Aviva will once... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 17 March 2024
Digital manufacturing on a shoestring Want to know how to use low-cost digital technology to improve business efficiency and data sharing with your supply chain?... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 10 March 2024
National Centre for Writing announces residencies and retreats in Norwich for 2024 Creative writers and literary translators can now apply for retreats at Dragon Hall... Read More
Business Writers: Reading round-up 3 March 2024
NAAME Networking in Norfolk for manufacturing business leaders The next Mid-Norfolk Manufacturing Group meeting will be hosted by Centurion Safety Products in Thetford on Wednesday... Read More
Business Writers: reading round-up 25 February 2024
Google Garage comes to West Norfolk on Tuesday 27 February 2024 Get the skills and knowledge you need to help your business succeed in the... Read More
Business Writers: reading round-up 18 February 2024
How might public investment help fight populism? “By ensuring access to a basic level of infrastructure and services, we can provide everyone with opportunities to improve... Read More
10 tips for start-ups
Want to start your own business? If so, here are 10 tips for going freelance or starting a limited company based on our 20+ years... Read More
How creative confusion can inspire your thinking
“Your mind is like a parachute: it works best when it is open.” – quoted by my Dad, source unknown. Do you like being confused?... Read More
Keep your readers engaged with our 7 editing tips.
“Hire good writers…they make things easy to understand.” We like that quote from 37 Signals but having a good editor is equally important. Getting your... Read More
Simplify your writing – 3 ways to make your point.
Use short words, short sentences and short paragraphs because they increase: 1 – Readability 2 – Credibility 3 – Authority. You doubt me? Check out... Read More