Valerie Khoo is a journalist, author and entrepreneur who founded the Sydney Writers’ Centre - Australia's leading centre for writing training. Valerie is also a small business commentator for major media in Australia. Her popular Enterprise blog appears in the online news sites for Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WA Today and Brisbane Times.
In this interview we discuss:
Why good writing is an essential part of doing business
How social media writing differs from other writing
What small business needs to be doing right now to be successful
Why your business voice needs to be clear and concise
How Valerie runs a big team without having a big staff
Enjoy this interview with Valerie Khoo.
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In Her Shoes is a regular video series presented by the Australian Businesswomen's Network and BNet.com.au. Each interview features an inspiring businesswoman and her strategies for success.
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In 2010, the Sydney Writers' Centre won the NSW Telstra Business Awards Micro-business of the Year. In 2009, it was named by Dell as one of the 10 most innovative small businesses in Australia. With a passion for building online communities, Valerie has transformed the concept of the traditional...
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