20 Easy Ways to Write Better for Business: Bits of wisdom from a copywriter — now available instantly on Kindle!

Scott Flood

A white paper call to action is critically important

man reading white paper

A white paper call to action is a critical piece of your content marketing efforts. If you’re planning to write a white paper, there’s an important question you need to answer before you’ve written a single word: what do you want people to do after they’ve read it? Some people may think the answer to … Read more

Advertising doesn’t have a Holy Grail

If you bring a group of business owners or managers together and ask them the most effective way to promote their organizations, you’ll get a wide range of answers and little agreement. One may insist on blogging, another on radio spots, a third on coupon envelopes, and a fourth may affirm billboards are the only … Read more

How a kid kept my business

We enjoyed the quick-service restaurant’s food, but their service was often way beyond poky. That evening, I called in our large order and was told it would be ready at 5:45. Arriving at exactly 5:46, I discovered that only was my order not ready; nobody had even begun to prepare my food. The manager shrugged, … Read more

Wisely using your website to promote a white paper

how do you promote a white paper

If you’re looking for a great way to promote a white paper you’ve developed, start with your company’s own website. That makes sense, because visitors to your site are seeking more information about your company and its products and services, so they may find your white paper helpful and valuable. Promote a white paper on … Read more