Barb Clews: Copywriter - Communications Consultant

Leschenault, Western Australia
www.barbclews.com

Barb is a successful Freelance Copywriter/Journalist. Her experience includes articles, brochures, company profiles editorial/advertorial, manuals, media
releases, newsletters, reports, tender responses, and web content.

Barb qualified as a journalist in 1989 and has had nearly 1000 articles published on a wide variety of subjects. In lots of cases, this has provided clients with free publicity. Many clients have used her articles as promotional material on their websites. She has worked with solo operators, small, medium, large companies and government departments to create company awareness and product promotion. Barb writes in plain language and is skilled at turning technical material into user-friendly copy. She is a versatile writer who has never missed a deadline. Barb has written two ebooks, “Article Writing for Freelancers” and “20 Tips to Increase Writing Skills.”

Barb's memorable quote
“The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Gary Player

Articles by Barb

• Starting Out

  Setting up your own business

  The earlier you are aware of your rights and obligations when setting up your own business, the better. Here's an overview of things to consider before starting.

  • Published 11 October 06
  • Barb Clews
  • 7 Comments

• Starting Out

  Four questions to ask if you want to work for yourself

  How do you turn your dreams of going it alone into a reality? Here are four questions dealing with self-analysis which will help you discover whether you have what it takes to work for yourself.

  • Published 16 August 06
  • Barb Clews
  • 1 Comment

• Starting Out

  How to build self confidence

  Whether you're a new soloist, or an old hand, knowing how to build self confidence and maintain it at a healthy level is important.

  • Published 14 July 06
  • Barb Clews
  • 5 Comments

• Networking

  Improve your networking skills

  Good networking skills give us a perfect opportunity to make assessments of the people we meet. Usually once you get chatting you can tell if this initial meeting will lead to a lasting relationship.

  • Published 03 May 06
  • Barb Clews
  • 1 Comment

• Solo Psyche

  Survival tips for working from home

  No-one is more in need of survival tips than those working from home. When the time comes for you to start out on your own, you feel excited and frightened at the same time. You're inspired, though, by other self employed people. They've taken the plunge

  • Published 15 March 06
  • Barb Clews
  • 8 Comments

• Marketing

  How to sell yourself

  Do you know how to sell yourself and your business? The key is to be happy promoting who you are, what you do and be clear on the benefits of doing business with you.

  • Published 27 January 06
  • Barb Clews
  • 7 Comments

• Marketing

  Direct mail campaign tips

  Direct mail campaigns are an important part of the marketing mix. Here are some tips to make yours a success.

  • Published 23 November 05
  • Barb Clews
  • 2 Comments

• Networking

  Making a good first impression

  Lots of solo business owners worry about making a good first impression on people they meet whilst networking.

  • Published 26 October 05
  • Barb Clews
  • 2 Comments

• Starting Out

  Goal setting tips for your business

  The secret to effective goal setting is to break your big objectives into manageable chunks. Here's how...

  • Published 29 September 05
  • Barb Clews
  • 2 Comments

• Stay Balanced

  Business and personal life balance

  Working in your own business and having a personal life is all about balance and education. Not just educating yourself, but educating your friends and family that what you do is just as important as any other job.

  • Published 16 September 05
  • Barb Clews

• Marketing

  Selling yourself as an expert

  Those starting out in their solo business often struggle with selling themselves as an expert. It's more common to take on anything and everything regardless of whether it’s exactly what you want to do or not.

  • Published 02 September 05
  • Barb Clews
  • 1 Comment

• Solo Psyche

  Working alone and coping with loneliness

  Loneliness is usually one of the least talked about elements of working alone. Here are some strategies for handling this common phenomenon.

  • Published 01 August 05
  • Barb Clews
  • 2 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Are part time staff right for your business?

  My recent experience with hiring part time staff has made me appreciate one of the best things about working for myself is the lack of office politics.

  • Published 11 July 05
  • Barb Clews
  • 1 Comment