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How Do You Apply Business Awards Best Practice for a Winning Entry?

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Summary: This article explains business awards best practice so you can turn your real achievements into clear, credible and persuasive award entries. It covers criteria alignment, evidence, sustainability, careful use of AI, structure and editing to help your submission stand out to the judges.   Let’s Explore Business Awards Best Practice Business awards best practice […]

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Case Studies – A Powerful Marketing Tool You’re Probably Not Using

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When a potential client lands on your website or reads about your services, they’re usually thinking one thing: “Will this actually work for me?” You can talk about your experience, your process and how much you care, but if it sounds similar to everyone else, it’s hard for them to tell you apart. Case studies

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Before you say “Help me write my business award submission”, Read this…

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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish someone could help me write my business award submission,” you’re not alone – and there are a few things it helps to understand first. As a business awards strategist and writer who has worked on countless submissions across different industries, I’ve never believed that great award submissions

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Business Awards Strategy: Why Smart Planning Matters

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What is a business awards strategy, and why does it matter?  A business awards strategy is a proactive plan for selecting the right awards, crafting standout submissions, and building the proof points that judges look for. With the right strategy in place, you’re not leaving results to chance—you’re positioning your business to win.d. Let’s explore

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Founder Story vs Bio – What’s the Difference?

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What’s the difference between a founder story and a bio? While both introduce you and your business, they play distinct roles in how you connect with your audience. A founder story focuses on the journey—what led you to start your business, the challenges you’ve faced, and the values that drive you. A bio, on the

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Writing a Winning Business Award Submission: An Expert’s Guide

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Want to know how to write a winning business award submission? You’re in the right place! Writing a winning business award submission takes more than strong writing—it requires a clear strategy, compelling storytelling, and credible evidence. The most successful entries go beyond listing achievements, instead demonstrating real impact, aligning closely with the judging criteria, and

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The Power of Listening – Why Great Business Begins with Great Listening

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Think about the conversations you’ve had with clients, suppliers, or colleagues. How often do people really listen – not just waiting for their turn to speak, but actively trying to understand what you mean, what you need, and how you feel? Listening might seem simple, yet it’s one of the most powerful and underrated tools

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Your brand voice matters

Creating Your Brand Voice: A Step-by-Step Guide

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For successful businesses, a distinct brand voice is as essential as a unique logo. A memorable voice differentiates you from competitors, engages your audience, and elevates customer experiences. So how do you create a brand voice that truly reflects your identity? This post outlines a step-by-step process to develop practical brand voice guidelines that ensure

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Are Local Business Awards Really Worth Your Time?

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Local business awards might look glamorous from the outside, but if you run a busy small business, it’s entirely natural to wonder whether they are actually worth the effort. Are they just a popularity contest? Do bigger businesses have an unfair advantage? And where do you even start with the seemingly endless entry forms? In

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