Business Solutions – performing a business duet:

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• As a business editor, I help businesses enhance their communications.

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• With extensive experience as a business analyst and senior project manager, I help businesses improve their performance.

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These two roles share certain themes:

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• Thoughts – in both roles, it's all about getting a person's thoughts out of their head, down on paper, and then rewording them to ensure the representation is clear, compelling, comprehensive, and correct.

• Silence – editing is all about making sure the writer's voice is heard, not the editor's. Being a good business analyst is about asking the right questions and then being silent as you listen … intently.

• Storytelling – this is key in both roles, whether it's creating a brand story when writing marketing copy or developing a user story when analysing a business.

• Simplicity – writing/editing is not about being able to use fancy words. It's about being organised and logical. It's about making sure your writing is well-structured and clear. It's about ensuring the reader (or listener) understands what you're trying to say. In fact, it's a bit like the role of the Business Analyst. 

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