2-minute Tips
How to Plan a Break from Freelance Writing
Whether it’s a few weeks off for holiday travel or a month or more of parental
Read MoreThe Freelance Writers’ Guide to Networking
While journalism requires a certain willingness to talk to strangers and interview sources, many writers are
Read MoreThe Reporter’s Interview Checklist
Interviews with subject matter experts and “real people” give media coverage color and credibility. But if
Read More2-Minute Tip: How to Use Numbers in a Story
Numbers add information that is vital in helping readers understand the story you’re telling. If you’re
Read More2-Minute Tip: 1st Steps to Covering the Local Economy
To cover a local or regional economy, you need to know what makes it tick. Find
Read More2-Minute Tip: Corporate Earnings Mistakes to Avoid
Reading through and reporting on a company’s quarterly report can be a challenging project for business
Read More2-Minute Tip: Earnings Per Share and Share Price
Market watchers analyze and discuss earnings per share (EPS) more than any other financial measure. Managers
Read More2-Minute Tip: GAAP vs. Pro-Forma Earnings
A company’s finances are sometimes presented in two forms: a more conservative form, which falls in
Read More2-Minute Tip: Property, Plant & Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is a large asset for many companies. Here’s help in analyzing PP&E
Read More2-Minute Tip: Analyzing Gross Profits
Gross profits measure the difference between the money a business makes from selling goods or services (its
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