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Gary Corbin Writing and Editing |
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High-quality documents—fast. |
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Over the years, Gary Corbin Writing has documented research and developed analytical tools that many clients have found useful. Rather than hide those tools on a dusty shelf or on an unused corner of a hard drive, we want these tools to work for you, too. Hopefully you will find these tools useful and interesting. To find out, just browse through these files and sample our wares. Many of these tools are available to you for free—just click and download. If you know of someone else who could benefit from these tools, please let them know, too. Naturally, we’d love it if these free samples led you to purchase some of our more in-depth analyses and products or hired us to provide our services for you. But even if you don’t, please take advantage of these free items today, and be sure to return frequently to see what else we’ve added. We’re always working on new things—and we love to share them.
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Business Planning |
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“Sell Your Work, Not Your Soul” - Business Planning for Writers Free download! Overview (Powerpoint Presentation) of Business Planning for writers and other creative entrepreneurs. Why and how to create a business plan—including key marketing tips and resources. Heavy emphasis on marketing subject matter expertise as a value-added component of your writing. Stay tuned for a forthcoming book on this topic! Business Planning Worksheets and Templates Microsoft WordTM and ExcelTM worksheets and templates to get you started as a writer on your business plan. Helps you identify product and service areas as well as marketing leads, and provides a starter set of financial worksheets. Download now for $4.95. |
Work Process Improvement |
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A Structured Approach to Work Process Improvement Free download! Overview (Powerpoint Presentation) of a structured approach to Work Process Improvement, with heavy emphasis on documentation and stakeholder involvement. Work Process Improvement Worksheets Free download! Matrices supporting structured work process improvement, with a focus on identifying key processes and sub-processes to improve.
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Financial Reporting |
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Annual Report Free download! Is your organization’s Annual Report aligned with your stated mission and goals? For an example of one that is, check out the City of Portland Office of Transportation’s 2004 Annual Report. Financial Forecast Free download! A programmatic approach to financial forecasting: the City of Portland Office of Transportation’s 2005-10 five-year Financial Forecast. |
What’s this about? |
Craft Brewing |
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Water Treatment An analysis of Portland brewing water and how to treat it to emulate the brewing water of other world-class brewing cities. Valley Mill A review of the Valley Mill for home brewers. Browsing Brews Keep up to date with the author’s perspective on craft brewing in his beer blog. |
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Click here to access our “Self-Editing Tips” page for our self-editing tip of the week or to download our complete list of self-editing tips—an essential tool for editors and writers interested in self-publishing. |
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