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6th February 2012
read moreNeed help writing a winning award submission?
We've just had some great feedback on an award submission we've written for one of our clients, from the award scheme's mentor: "This is a really excellent entry, well thought through and well expressed. For once, as a mentor, I find I have nothing to add which would improve this entry!"
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3rd February 2012
read moreBreaking down barriers to employment
Plain Speaking PR is very proud to be associated with two organisations that are helping to break down barriers to employment in the East of England: Chapelfield Shopping Centre and Business in the Community.
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23rd January 2012
read moreCustomer surveys: are they worth it?
Plain Speaking PR worked with the UK's largest sign company - Signs Express - to help its credentials as the organisation that really understands the needs of SMES. We recommended that Signs Express commission a piece of research and here's what Image Reports magazine wrote about the project.
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9th January 2012
read moreCan Essex employers afford to reject talented staff because they have a criminal record?
On 26 January 2012 a free training day for Essex businesses, as part of the Business in the Community Right Step project, will examine the business case for working with ex-offenders as well as providing best-practice advice and guidance for employers on the criminal justice system.
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6th January 2012
read moreTop 25 grammar and language mistakes
We love this list of top 25 grammar and language mistakes by Daphne Gray-Grant.
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5th January 2012
read moreHappy New Year
After a great Christmas break, the PSPR team is back at work and raring to go. We've got some exciting projects in the pipeline: from award submissions to media relations; Brand Vitals to web copy. We're proud to have been appointed by the World Bowls Tour
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2nd November 2011
read moreParent Support Adviser service from The Benjamin Foundation, extends to Hellesdon Cluster of schools
We are really pleased that the Parent Support Adviser (PSA) service, delivered by The Benjamin Foundation, is extending its reach into the Hellesdon Cluster of schools. PSA’s work with parents in a non-judgemental way; empowering them to help their children get the best out of school life.
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29th September 2011
read moreCould you open up your home - and heart - to a homeless young person?
The Benjamin Foundation Heart & Home Supported Lodgings service urgently needs more host families across the county to provide a safe and supportive home for a homeless young person.
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5th October 2011
read moreWhat are top supplier turn-offs for UK businesses?
A new survey, commissioned by Plain Speaking PR client Signs Express, has revealed that UK businesses are being let down by bad supplier practices.
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30th September 2011
read moreSNAP helps fleet operators drive down costs
Innovative Norfolk firm, ETP Card Processing Ltd, has launched a groundbreaking SNAP Account for fleet operators - the first of its kind in the industry.
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