Going down the proof-reading route

I have been in business now since about the middle of March this year. Business has been slow, even though I have sent out letters, been to meetings, etc. I also became a life member of Raw Business Ltd, an on-line and physical networking organisation that publishes a magazine called "Raw Business Magazine" - obvious, of course.

I had been reading their magazine on line and also some of their on-line articles and found that the spelling in some of the articles was atrocious!

I grabbed my courage in both hands, decided to write them an e-mail, pointing out that spelling in the articles was bad and that they could well do with using my services. I was actually thinking of writing the articles for the various contributors.

After about a week, I heard back from them. Yes, they would be very interested in using my services as a proof-reader and we finally came to an amicable agreement.

Well, not having thought at all about proof-reading, it now looks as if I am going down that route.

Not only have they started to use my services, but I went to a BNI meeting the other day, mentioned what I did, and another firm has said that they would use me as a proof-reader. So it looks as if my business is beginning to go from strength to strength.

I print below the testimonial from Raw Business Ltd.

Testimonial for Gillian Woolcock of Woolcock Typing Services

Gillian proof reads our publication, Raw Business Magazine. She has always been polite, approachable; a pleasure to work with and her standard of work is a credit to her enthusiasm and passion for language.

Proof reading an entire magazine can seem a daunting task but Gillian approaches the task with dedication, drive and with a real wish to provide quality results.

Gillian returns completed proof read articles to us quickly and promptly and we are delighted with the results.

Thank you Gill.

Tom Mapes
Communications Manager,
Raw Business Ltd
www.rawbusiness.com