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Megan HillsMegan Hills: writer & editor, wordmix

Windsor, Queensland
www.wordmix.com.au

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 & 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.

Megan's memorable quote
"“Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.” Confucius

Articles by Megan

  • Marketing

    Business logo designs: Getting what you want

    My 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.

  • Marketing

    Business logo designs: Briefing a designer

    In 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.

  • Working Smarter

    Creating a business plan that is useable

    ‘Business plan’ remains a dusty, conceptual notion for many soloists. Here’s how to bring that document to life so you can start achieving this year's goals right now.

  • Marketing

    Ten tips on how to avoid business jargon

    Business 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.

  • Stay Balanced

    How to handle stress and overwhelm

    Both 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. I call my method a 'Modern Mantra' and reckon it's ideal f

  • Working Smarter

    Practical creative planning with mind mapping

    Does 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.

  • Stay Balanced

    Exercise while you work

    There 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.

  • Stay Balanced

    How can an afternoon nap be good for business?

    As 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?

  • Marketing

    How to work out your hourly rate

    If 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.

  • Marketing

    Business logo designs: Making an effective logo

    Has 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.

  • Marketing

    Effective customer service: Keeping your client informed

    Keeping 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.


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