English grammar: how to use punctuation marks
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 07/10/2020
From capital letters to dashes, this reference for using punctuation marks demystifies the use of punctuation for writing reports and blog posts.
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Writing in Plain English - tips to write clearly and concisely
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 22/07/2020
Writing in plain English means writing in a dynamic, clear way that helps you communicate better, whether it's writing a report, blog post or white paper.
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Tips on how to create persuasive content
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 15/01/2018
Persuasive writing is the key to creating marketing content. This post looks at the three rhetorical appeals: to ethics, to emotion and to reason.
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Major transport industry tenders in 2017-2018
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 10/12/2017
As the Christmas break approaches, we reflect on major transport infrastructure tenders in 2017 and upcoming procurement opportunities in 2018.
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Tips for writing powerful and compelling headlines
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 17/11/2017
Writing headlines is an art as well as a science, but there are techniques for writing headlines that ensure they attract our attention every time.
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Tender industry trends – a look at three trends in tendering
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 14/10/2017
We take a look at three trends in tendering: output-focused procurement, growing awareness of false economy, and sustainable practice.
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How design can enhance your tenders and proposals
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 27/09/2017
Design enhances tenders and proposals by drawing the attention of tender panel members to the key elements of the tender.
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Words to avoid when writing tenders and proposals
Posted by Oliver Hogue on 11/06/2017
Clichés are overused words and phrases that reflect a lack of independent thinking in a person, and a lack of dynamism and innovation in an organisation.
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