Below you will find small business advice and resources, which have been created with small business owners and entrepreneurs in mind. The advice and tips section includes writing tips, photo tips, guidelines for formatting your release and common pitfalls to avoid. Visit the small business advice and tips page regularly for updates and new content.

• Writing Tips - Small business advice
  General tips for formatting your release
  

• Anatomy of a News Release - diagram
  See how simple it is to build a professional quality news release.
  

• Anatomy of a News Advisory - diagram
  Notify the media of your upcoming conferences and events with a news advisory (also known as a 'Media Advisory'). See how simple it is to build a professional quality advisory.
  

• The Basics of News Release Writing
  Constructing a "wire" ready release
  

• Feature Tips - Small business advice
  Guidelines and paragraph specific tips for writing an effective feature story
  

• Get Your Release Off To a Strong Start
  You have one chance to make a first impression--avoid common pitfalls
  

• Say It With Style
  Write for your audience, not for yourself
  

• Photo Tips - Small business advice
  Utilize a photo to add impact to your message
  

• Keep Your News Release Simple
  Increase your success by using simple words, sentences and ideas
  

• Transform Your News Release: Before & After (Example 1)
  News release makeover
  

• Transform Your News Release: Before & After (Example 2)
  News release makeover-taketwo
  

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