Notebook
Our blog gives you tips and opinions on writing, business and sustainability. It's also the place to find news about our company.
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Which university ranks top for website typos?
Writing
Who’s top of the class when it comes to avoiding web typos and spelling mistakes? We used web spell checker Spellr.us to see how the top ten UK universities measured up online.
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Brand language: over-committed?
Writing , Business
Companies are keen to tell you they’re committed. Some are committed to giving you a call. Others are committed to saving the planet. But does this brand language sound a bit hollow?
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Turnover up, carbon footprint down
Sustainability , Business
We’ve managed to cut our carbon footprint despite increasing our turnover. But did we meet our 10% target?
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Should you write he or she or they?
Writing
Talking about an individual person? Find out why the Oxford English Dictionary advises you to write ‘they’ instead of ‘he or she’.
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How to brief your copywriter
Writing
Give your copywriter a good brief and you’ll be rewarded with good work. We’ve put together some tips to show you how.
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Why we need everyday green heroes
Writing , Sustainability
Green celebrities are good, but we need everyday heroes. With the power to inspire action in other people, they should play a central part in sustainability communications.
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How to get 100% renewable electricity for your home or office
Sustainability , Business
Don’t buy the green claims made by big power companies? Here are our tips to help you pick the right 100% renewable electricity supplier for your home or your office.
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Websites: fix typos to boost credibility
Writing
Research shows that the smallest spelling mistake can damage the credibility of a website. But how can you make sure your organisation’s site is free from typos? Web spell checker Spellr.us could be the answer.
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Stuck for creative ideas? Stop working and start walking
Writing , Business
Going for a walk may not sound like work but it’s an important part of our copywriting process. Find out how walking can help you think creatively.
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Why we’re becoming a 10:10 business
Sustainability , Our news
Can we cut our carbon emissions by 10% in a year? That’s what we’ve pledged to do by signing up to 10:10 alongside thousands of other businesses, organisations, and individuals.