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31/08/2026

Do you find yourself creating slightly different versions of the same presentation for different audiences?

There’s a much easier way than saving multiple copies of the whole deck!

PowerPoint’s Custom Slide Show feature lets you create different versions from your original presentation.

Here’s how:

1️⃣ Create your full presentation
2️⃣ Go to Slide Show
3️⃣ Select Custom Slide Show → Audience-Oriented Presentations
4️⃣ Click New
5️⃣ Select the slides you want to include and name the presentation
6️⃣ Rearrange or remove slides as needed, then click OK

You’ll still have one complete presentation, but you can show different combinations of slides depending on who you’re presenting to.

26/08/2026

Seeing books I've helped bring to life on my bookshelf always makes me smile. 📚

Each one represents an author with a story to tell, an idea to share or knowledge they wanted to put into the world.

Behind every finished book are months (and often years!) of writing, editing and refining. I'm always grateful to play a small part in that journey by preparing each manuscript for publication.

Looking at these books reminds me of the fantastic authors I've had the pleasure of working with, and I'm excited to see what joins the shelf next.

17/08/2026

If that sounds familiar, ask yourself this...

How much of your week is spent on tasks that someone else could do for you?

Formatting documents, creating templates, proofreading reports, preparing manuals or getting a book ready for publication all take time. Time that could be spent growing your business, connecting with clients or focusing on the work you do best.

I help take those time-consuming document tasks off your to-do list, so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

What task would you outsource if it gave you an extra few hours each week?

12/08/2026

Writing a book is a huge achievement. 📚

Getting it ready for publication? That's where many first-time authors discover there's a lot more to think about!

From page layout and chapter styles to margins, images and preparing files for print and ebook publication, there's plenty happening behind the scenes before a book is ready for readers.

A professionally formatted book doesn't just look great - it creates a better reading experience and helps ensure everything is ready for publication.

Have you ever thought about writing a book, or is it something you'd love to do one day?

10/08/2026

Policies, handbooks, training guides and procedures are created for a reason.

Yet many of them end up sitting unread.

Clear structure, logical layouts and thoughtful design can make information much easier to engage with.

People are far more likely to use documents when they can quickly find what they're looking for.

Which document in your business could benefit from a refresh?

03/08/2026

A new book out in the world is always something to celebrate! 📚

I recently worked on The Perfect Little Children's Home?, formatting both the cover and the inside pages ready for publication.

Seeing the finished book is rewarding enough, but finding my name in the acknowledgements was a really lovely surprise. It's a reminder that every book is the result of lots of people working together behind the scenes.

If you'd like to have a look at the book, you can find it here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-perfect-little-children-s-home-why-children-s-homes-are-getting-smaller-john-woodhouse/efeb866f0351e2b3?ean=9781067635312&bkshp-astro=t

27/07/2026

Would someone actually read your document from start to finish?

Long paragraphs, complicated language and too much information can make even the most important documents difficult to follow.

A few simple changes can make a huge difference:
✔️ Use plain language
✔️ Explain technical terms
✔️ Remove unnecessary information
✔️ Add visuals to guide readers
✔️ Use charts or infographics where appropriate
✔️ Create digital documents that support assistive technology

Sometimes, making information easier to understand is the most valuable improvement you can make.

20/07/2026

You know you should be marketing your business, but you just don't have time.

It's a common problem for business owners.

The challenge is that marketing often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Client work takes priority, emails need answering, projects need delivering, and before you know it another month has passed. Yet marketing is what helps bring future opportunities through the door.

A simple way to make it more manageable is to stop thinking about marketing as one huge task.

Instead, look for ways to break it down:

✔ Repurpose existing content
✔ Schedule time in your diary for marketing activities
✔ Reuse presentations, guides and case studies
✔ Create templates to speed things up
✔ Ask for testimonials while projects are still fresh in clients' minds

Small, consistent actions often achieve more than occasional bursts of activity.

What's one marketing task you keep meaning to do but never quite get around to?

15/07/2026

One of the questions I often ask clients is:

💬 "What content have you already created?"

➡️ A newsletter could become a guide
➡️ A presentation could become a workbook
➡️ A collection of blog posts could become a book

Many businesses have valuable content sitting in folders, waiting to be repurposed.

Sometimes the best place to find your next project is in the work you've already done.

What valuable content is sitting in your archives right now?

08/07/2026

Do you always read and understand the small print?

Me neither. Nothing hinders understanding as much as word-heavy text and complex terms.

The same applies to your business documents.

If you have important information to share with colleagues or customers, you want them to read it, understand it and take action. That’s why the content and layout matter.

Check out my recommendations to make your documents reader-friendly.

Clarity Drives Action. Take the time to ensure your documents are clear and concise, and see their readability increase.