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Journalists can talk the economy up or down

Emphasis press release, 01/07/2010

Research suggests link between consumer confidence and press use of 'recovery'

Beating essay writing block, Nursing Standard Beating essay writing block, Nursing Standard, 23/06/2010

Rob Ashton explains why every cardiologist needs to develop effective writing skills ...

How to achieve expert status, HR Zone How to achieve expert status, HR Zone, 10/06/2010

Rob Ashton explains how to write your way to becoming a recognised HR expert.

Write your way to clinical excellence, Cardiology News Write your way to clinical excellence, Cardiology News, 02/06/2010

Rob Ashton explains why every cardiologist needs to develop effective writing skills ...

Writing skills for nursing students, Nursing Standard Writing skills for nursing students, Nursing Standard, 26/05/2010

In the first of a series of three columns, Rob Ashton sets out the key principles for writing success ...

The write way to workplace productivity, Legal Abacus The write way to workplace productivity, Legal Abacus , 20/05/2010

Rob Ashton explains how to use writing as a tool for employee engagement ...

The language of money, AccountingWEB.co.uk The language of money, AccountingWEB.co.uk, 16/05/2010

Effective client communication is about more than getting the figures right. Rob Ashton explains how to write financial information in plain English ...

Write your professional identity, Training Journal Write your professional identity, Training Journal, 01/04/2010

Rob Ashton explains why every training and development manager needs a strong written voice ...

Ahead of the pack, USP Magazine Ahead of the pack, USP Magazine, 18/03/2010

Rob Ashton explains how to use writing skills to become a recognised industry expert ...

Writing effective marketing materials, Medtech Business Writing effective marketing materials, Medtech Business, 11/03/2010

Medical technologies may cross language barriers, but words are the building blocks of a marketing message. Rob Ashton of Emphasis explains how mastering writing skills can help you target and influence the right people ...

Writing tips for nurses, Nursing Standard Writing tips for nurses, Nursing Standard, 22/02/2010

Being a capable wordsmith may not be what you signed up for. But clinical nurses are spending more and more of their working day on writing tasks. Rob Ashton of Emphasis gives six tips on how nurses can become better writers ...

Writing effective job specifications, HR Zone Writing effective job specifications, HR Zone, 21/01/2010

Rob Ashton explains how to write your way to the ideal candidate ...

Business-writing radio launched Business-writing radio launched, 07/01/2010

Free podcasts offer expert help with writing reports, proposals, emails and more ...

Free business-writing tips on new website Free business-writing tips on new website, 21/12/2009

Writing-skills experts Emphasis launch a series of online resources ...

The write route to safety, Health and Safety Professional The write route to safety, Health and Safety Professional, 01/12/2009

Good writing skills can make your workplace safer and healthier, argues Rob Ashton ...

The write way to health management, Nursing Times The write way to health management, Nursing Times, 13/11/2009

Rob Ashton explains how mastering writing skills can make you a better nurse manager ...

Top tips for winning tenders, FMX Magazine Top tips for winning tenders, FMX Magazine, 11/11/2009

Rob Ashton explains how to avoid the yawn factor when writing bids and tenders ...

Writing winning proposals, Winning Edge Writing winning proposals, Winning Edge, 10/11/2009

Rob Ashton explains how developing your writing skills can help you to win sales ...

How to break news to employees, Training Journal How to break news to employees, Training Journal, 07/08/2009

Whether the message is good, bad or indifferent; now is no time for silence, says Rob Ashton ...

Write that sale, USP Magazine Write that sale, USP Magazine, 03/08/2009

Rob Ashton explains how developing your writing skills can add to your bottom line ...

The write way, Training Zone The write way, Training Zone, 13/07/2009

Proofreading is a matter of credibility. Typos or skipped words can stop your readers from taking you seriously. They can even tarnish your industry reputation, says Rob Ashton ...

Writing content with clout, Corporate Eye.com Writing content with clout, Corporate Eye.com, 25/06/2009

Rob Ashton explains why it's vital that your web writing gets straight to the point ...

Promotion for the people, Health Matters Promotion for the people, Health Matters, 04/06/2009

Public health messages can be both scientifically sound and people friendly, says Rob Ashton. It’s a matter of learning to write and speak with clarity ...

You've got mail, Taxation 2 You've got mail, Taxation 2, 22/05/2009

Writing customer-centred letters can help your business thrive, says Rob Ashton ...

No time for silence: Breaking news to employees, HR Zone No time for silence: Breaking news to employees, HR Zone, 07/05/2009

No news is good news - but sometimes breaking bad news to employees is unavoidable. Rob Ashton explains how to do it and provides five steps to effective employee communication ...

Top ten writing tips for scientists, Sciencebase.com Top ten writing tips for scientists, Sciencebase.com, 28/03/2009

If you're more at home with numbers than words, writing can be a difficult prospect. Learning a few simple techniques can make all the difference, says Sciencebase guest contributor Rob Ashton ...

Simple strategies for clear written communication, The Actuary Simple strategies for clear written communication, The Actuary, 29/01/2009

In today’s business climate, actuaries need to be effective communicators. Robert Ashton explains ...

How to write a business plan, FM World How to write a business plan, FM World, 19/01/2009

Whether you’re setting up a new business venture or want the go-ahead for a project, there’s one essential document you need. Robert Ashton gives a step-by-step guide to writing a good business plan ...

Solicitors Journal, Legal literacy Solicitors Journal, Legal literacy, 15/12/2008

Obscure, stilted and jargon-ridden are just some of the criticisms thrown at legal writing. Robert Ashton identifies common writing mistakes and outlines why simplicity is the way forward ...

Legal week, Lucid language Legal week, Lucid language, 30/10/2008

Many lawyers are excellent oral communicators, but find it difficult to write clearly. Robert Ashton outlines the most commonly made mistakes and suggests ways to remedy them ...