Effective writing seminars – Learn to make the most of the words you use

Businesses are using the written word more than ever, something that many business owners find challenging. It's not that they can't string a sentence together, it's that they don't know how to turn the words they use into an effective sales tool or means of communication.

evbmedia offers a series of short seminars designed to help business owners and their employees write more effectively in several areas of their business communications.

The seminars are short, practical and interactive and each participant receives clipnotes of everything we've covered.

Whether you're interested in material for your own business, have a client that would benefit or you want help training your staff, this is a great opportunity to learn more about how to write effectively for business.

Pricing

Individual – $40pp + GST, 90 minutes
These are held at our offices in Ponsonby and are limited to five people per seminar. Wine and nibbles are provided and a calendar of dates and topics can be provided on request.
Ideal for business owners.

Group – $350 + GST, up to 10 people, 90 minutes
This option is ideal for businesses who would like training for their staff in any of the topics listed below. We come to your office space at a time that suits you.

Create your own – $450 + GST, up to 10 people, 90 minutes
If the topics we provide aren't quite right for what you need, we can create a seminar solely for your staff and the issues you are facing – whether it's creating fantastic presentation materials, editing or something completely off the wall.
This price includes a briefing session, creation of the material, delivery of the seminar at your office and clipnotes for all participants.

Call us today to book your seminar

Topics

Introduction to effective writing
• Why it's vital to get your words right
• The first steps to creating a great document
• Drafting, proofreading and editing

The next step
• Going from basics to brilliance
• Persuasive business language
• Audience, authority and accuracy

Websites
• Why the web?
• 10 guidelines for effective web writing
• Making the most of the web
• 5 simple tips for SEO

Email writing
• What's so special about email?
• Top 10 email do's and don'ts
• Selling via email
• Dealing with difficult clients

Newsletters
• The purpose of a newsletter
• 5 questions to answer before you even start
• Nine steps to a successful newsletter

Business documents
• The five main types explained
• Words that work in business (and the ones that don't)
• 10 common mistakes and how to avoid them

Social Media
• What is social media?
• How can make it work for your business?
• 10 top tips for effective social media interaction

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