Why should
all documents be proofed and who should do it?
The answer
to the first part of the question is that we all miss errors when we read our
own work – regardless of whether it is printed or on the screen – because we
all ‘know’ what we have written. In
fact, we are much more likely to miss errors on the screen than in printed
format, which is why most professional proofreaders work from printed
documents, even if the content will be published on the web. So the answer to the second part is – someone
other than the author, preferably a professional proofreader.
Does it really matter?
Yes – it
certainly does. Companies spend vast
sums on their corporate image, and part of that image should be conveying
professionalism at every level, including the written word.
So, why me?
I am
passionate about language – spelling, grammar, punctuation and presentation –
and I am never happier than when sitting over a document, ruler and red pen in
hand! As a trained secretary it was always my forte, and some years ago I was
fortunate to be offered a position with a small publishing company where I was
able to develop my proofreading and editing skills alongside my project
management role.
After a few
years with OMFAX the opportunity arose to run my own interior landscaping
business – which I did successfully for several years, before selling the
company in preparation for our move to
You may well
ask why an erstwhile interior landscaper is once again working at a desk. Why do I prefer a red pen and ruler to
compost and plants? I don’t. I am still equally passionate about plants,
but my back is not so keen on lifting large sacks of compost and heavy pots and
plants, so I enjoy looking at gardens created by others, and correcting errors
made by others in print!
I do ‘what I
say on the can’ and I will work to tight deadlines if asked and I am able
to. I will not promise what I cannot
deliver. My charges are reasonable and so am I.
As with my landscaping business, I aim to develop a mutually beneficial
and lasting working relationship with all my clients.
New MD
Following
the departure of Dave Barr for pastures new, TBX1 is delighted to introduce our new MD, Deborah Robbins. Deborah’s background is in catering. She worked for a major merchant bank in the
City of
Deborah’s
role will be essentially one of background support while Rod Major continues to
front operations and be as active as ever in promoting TBX1 to every business person who is lucky enough to cross his
path!
For those of
you who have not yet met or haven’t heard of Deborah – more will be revealed in
future e-news bulletins – so watch this space AND watch out for her on 11
February!
TBX1 kicked off Twenty Ten in great
style; with over 60 attendees turning up to St James’ Park on 14 January. With great networking all evening - and not
one sending-off we are pleased to report, only ten of those present were TBX1
Members! All the others were invited
guests – most of them with positive interest in meeting potential business
contacts. So – why aren’t the rest of
you members using this fantastic opportunity to meet more people and do more
business? Next time we could have 60
members and 60 guests …. the possibilities would be limitless!
The next
event is at Mercedes-Benz Showroom at Marsh Barton on Thursday 11 February –
the event starts at 6.00 pm. Come and
share this opportunity to network with like-minded business people and explore the
possibility of forming a strategic alliance with TBX1 by becoming a Preferred Partner. See Future Events for full details.
Following re-certification, Chudleigh Knighton based self-development consultant Clare Whiston is celebrating her 2nd year as the only fully qualified PhotoReading instructor in the South West.
Prior to training in the self-development arena, Clare spent 20 years in the commercial and corporate worlds, latterly as a communications consultant so it was a natural progression to train as a PhotoReading Instructor in order to help local business professionals who need to absorb vast amounts of written information as part of their business.
Clare Whiston Director of Knowledge Gateway Limited said: “PhotoReading is a system
that teaches you how to absorb information at 25,000 words a minute! It was a natural development
for my business to train as an instructor to teach
people how to PhotoRead and I am proud to be the first qualified trainer in the
South West! The PhotoReading "whole
mind" system is a super-fast learning technology activating your natural
ability to quickly and easily absorb information.”
All the techniques used in Clare’s company “Knowledge Gateway Limited” established in 2001 focus on the non-conscious mind and involve complementary techniques including hypnosis, Thought Field Therapy, The Sedona Method and Chinosis.
Clare Whiston Director of Knowledge Gateway Limited said: “PhotoReading is an exciting cutting edge technique which utilises the vast powers of the non-conscious mind to absorb and retain large amounts of information. It is a powerful tool for all businesses that deal with large volumes of paperwork, such as legal and financial practices and it is particularly valuable for those studying for professional qualifications as it cuts the study time required in half! PhotoReading can be applied to any type of material including technical reports; web pages; email; newspapers; books; magazines and trade journals. It has huge benefits in all walks of life, allowing you to be more informed, increase productivity, earn more, achieve better grades and does not require a large commitment of time to learn.”
Clare Whiston runs regular two
day courses in the Exeter area. For your
FREE taster session please log on to: www.LearnPhotoReading.co.uk or
email:
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