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Profile | Megan Hills
Megan Hills
After a colourful career in marketing, publicity and graphic design, Megan now focuses her writing and editing nous to help others be engaging and understood. Under the banner of wordmix, Megan enjoys helping people get their message across - whether it's on the Net, on paper or speaking directly. She has also been the voice behind many a commercial, so understands how the written word is expressed out loud.
She has worked in New York and Venice, had an opinion column in Byron Bay's Echo, was the production manager for Antiques and Art magazines, and worked for Craft Queensland as their marketing officer.
Megan's passion for telecommunications - combined with her curiosity for most things different - probably explains why her clients are based all around Australia and span a number of industries.
Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it - Confucius
Articles by Megan
Is giving away free advice a thankless task?
14 Mar 12Megan HillsKevin, a fellow soloist, has been experiencing a strange trend over recent months. He’s avoiding helping people. Helping people by giving away free advice, that is. Read more
Comments: 9The predesigned template trap
15 Feb 12Megan HillsSome predesigned templates act as a handy framework for you to simply insert your branding. Others pretend to BE your branding – and that’s a dangerous trap many soloists fall into. Read more
Comments: 6Promoting your unique selling proposition (USP)
18 Apr 11Megan HillsKnowing your unique selling proposition (USP) is one thing. ‘Working it’ is quite another. Read more
Comments: 4What’s your unique selling proposition (USP)?
14 Mar 11Megan HillsUSP means ‘unique selling proposition’. Ironically, this boring-sounding term is what makes you really exciting to other people. Your USP is what makes you special. Read more
Comments: 9Is your website mobile-friendly?
07 Feb 11Megan HillsIf someone is looking at your website from their smartphone, PDA or palm-sized computer, what do they see? Is your website mobile-friendly? Read more
Comments: 6Refining your elevator pitch
29 Dec 10Megan HillsImagine you’re in an elevator (or ‘lift’ for us Aussies) and the person next to you asks "What do you do for a living?" Read more
Comments: 9Flexible working hours: Do work days ever end?
21 Jun 10Megan HillsI was stupid. I made a promise to my partner that I would finish work by five o’clock. Every day. Gone were my flexible working hours. Read more
Comments: 6Choosing a Twitter name
28 Mar 10Megan HillsLike others, I’ve been hiding from the dreaded Twitter. But I want more online presence, so I need to start squawking. So how do I go about choosing a Twitter name? Read more
Comments: 15Questions for the soloist dealing with stress
21 Feb 10Megan HillsDealing with stress? Not enough time in the day… or night? Clients behaving like your parents? Technology behaving like a fractious toddler? Is it all feeling too hard? Read more
Comments: 8The ‘To do’ list that works even better
17 Jan 10Megan HillsI’ve made some refinements to The ‘To Do’ list that worked, and now it’s even less intimidating, more workable and more fun! Want to know what I’ve changed? Read more
Comments: 13Business vision: Remember your big picture
09 Aug 09Megan HillsEven when business is going well there’s often a larger business vision we want to reach. But with day-to-day distractions, it’s easy to forget the bigger picture. Read more
Comments: 6The ‘To Do’ list that worked
07 Jun 09Megan HillsMy previous article was on my time management plan that worked. I want to share exactly what it was that brought this baby home: a ‘To Do’ list that I could actually stomach. Read more
Comments: 8The time management plan that worked
12 Apr 09Megan HillsYou’re going to question whether this time management plan works, because it is so outrageously simple. But often the simple things are the best. So if you want to give business chaos a swift and solid kick, read on. Read more
Comments: 10Business mentoring: My experience as a mentee
22 Jan 09Megan HillsA mentee isn’t a mint confectionery, it means ‘one who is mentored’. Business mentoring is great for soloists in need of extra support, information and direction. Here’s how it’s given my business some valuable oomph. Read more
Comments: 6How to make the most of a business mentor
14 Oct 08Megan HillsPast fave: What could be more fun, and potentially profitable, than bouncing your business dreams around with someone who can help turn them into reality? I recently enlisted the help of a business mentor and am already meeting goals previously laden with Read more
Comments: 8From part-time to full-time soloist
09 Sep 08Megan HillsWhen Karen Morath wrote about what it’s like going from full-time soloist to part-time employed a swarm of soloists sent their condolences. I’ve recently had the inverse experience, giving up my part-time job to become a full-time soloist. Read more
Comments: 5Don’t let perfectionism ruin your business
20 Jul 08Megan HillsWhile large companies are spending major marketing dollars on trying to look more human, many soloists are falling into the perfectionism trap of trying to match the machine-like appearance of the big guns in order to compete with them. Read more
Comments: 2Business logos: How to design your own logo
15 Jun 08Megan HillsFollowing on from how to get the business logo designs you want, here are some tips if you want to by-pass the graphic designer altogether and design your own logo. Read more
Comments: 20Business logo designs: Getting what you want
11 May 08Megan HillsMy previous article discussed briefing a designer prior to business logo design. It is important to give a detailed account of your business and market as well as your design ideas. Naturally you will want designers to introduce their own ideas also. Read more
Comments: 8Business logo designs: Briefing a designer
06 Apr 08Megan HillsIn a previous article on business logo designs I wrote about making an effective logo. If your business needs a new identity, here are some tips on briefing your graphic designer. Read more
Comments: 12Business plans: Writing a business plan
01 Jan 08Megan Hills‘Business plan’ remains a dusty, conceptual notion for many soloists. Here’s how to bring business plans to life so you can start achieving this year's goals right now. Read more
Comments: 14Ten tips on how to avoid business jargon
11 Oct 07Megan HillsBusiness jargon can be misleading, confusing and boring, but as a soloist it is a trap we can easily fall into without even realising it. Here are ten tips on how to avoid business jargon and learn to speak a language your clients will understand. Read more
Comments: 4How to handle stress and overwhelm
21 Jun 07Megan HillsBoth the stress of work and the stress of finding work are common causes of soloist overwhelm. But there are techniques you can use to clear your mind, lift your spirit and help you handle stress. Read more
Comments: 9Practical creative planning with mind mapping
13 May 07Megan HillsDoes your ‘to do’ list feel like an endless treadmill set on high speed? Practical creative planning with mind Mapping could be the answer. It can help you get back into control, plus it wil inject a bit of colour into your working day. Read more
Comments: 9Exercise while you work
11 Mar 07Megan HillsThere is a simple way to increase your efficiency and decrease the stress: exercise while you work. Hold that groan - there are some fun and easy ways to slip healthy physical activity into your working day without it becoming a chore. Read more
Comments: 4How can an afternoon nap be good for business?
13 Feb 07Megan HillsAs soloists, our resources are tighter than ever. We don’t have time to take a nap. Our clients depend on us; they expect us to be efficient, responsive and, well, awake. So taking a nap during work hours is not professional behaviour...or is it? Read more
Comments: 4How to work out your hourly rate
19 Dec 06Megan HillsIf you intend to charge using an hourly rate, it helps to know how much you are worth. Only then can you quote accurately and build a successful business that you can enjoy. Read more
Comments: 2Business logo designs: Making an effective logo
21 Nov 06Megan HillsHas your business got an effective logo that is an accurate reflection of what you do? Does it work in every way possible? Here are some tips to give your logo that extra punch. Read more
Comments: 9Effective customer service: Keeping your client informed
19 Oct 06Megan HillsKeeping your client informed, particularly when things aren’t going so well, can save your relationship and boost your business. The secret to effective customer service is how you contact your client - and how often. Read more
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