Carrie Freelance 
- Writer
- Editor
- Communications Specialist
- Integrated Content Management
How will your potential clients understand what you do if your message and your communications aren't clear? I help organize, clarify, and streamline your communications so you can grow your business, and save time and money.
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Published Article Samples
Women Entrepreneurs High School students overcome challenges to get on the fast track to college
My Portfolio of Selected Articles Archives of All Articles by Topic |
Profile of artist and entrepreneur Hannah Stouffer New! Feature on 6th Annual Biodiesel Fuel Conference in San Francisco February 2009 Bay Area Business Woman | |
10-Point Checklist for Hiring a Consultant Like Me
Before hiring a writer, editor, or communications consultant, there are specific criteria you should be sure are in place before proceeding so you can be sure you have a positive experience and that you will get the results you want. Here are a few of the essential factors to keep in mind. Be sure the consultant:
- Has testimonials clearly posted on their web site
- Offers a consultation before beginning any work and listens to what you want
- Offers a clear written proposal and agreement that spells out the terms and specifics of the work that will be done, including the time frame, pricing, etc.
- Has had previous experience in the kind of work you want done, such as publishing credits, editing experience, interviewing experience, etc.
- Shows interest and enthusiasm about your project
- Can ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with any organizational issues
- Communicates clearly about any background information and resources they might need from you in order to complete the project successfully
- Demonstrates the ability to be detail oriented and to follow up on all relevant aspects of the project
- Demonstrates a familiarity with your business and that of your competitors, or a strong willingness to conduct the research necessary to obtain this knowledge
- Suggests a communications plan for touching base throughout the length of the project, and establishes with you a designated point person for the project
