8 Important Questions to Ask Your Potential Press Release Writer

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A small business owner wears many hats, with job duties that include anything from strategy and planning to sales to managing the business finances.   Public relations, however, is a critical element to growing a small business, but if writing isn't your strong suit, hiring someone to develop effective press releases in order to augment your online profile and gain some publicity for your business is a beneficial investment.

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Before hiring the star English student right out of college, however, consider the eight questions outlined in the latest article on PR Newswire's PR Toolkit.  Written by small business consultant Dan Janal, "How to Hire a Press Release Writer for Your Small Business"  offers advice to help you determine if a potential writer has the right experience and knowledge to bring value to your small business and public relations strategy.  To read the full article, visit bit.ly/Nm4KbD.

PR Newswire's PR Toolkit is a comprehensive resource that provides small businesses and entrepreneurs the tools to develop an affordable public relations & marketing plan that helps them increase search engine rankings, generate interest from potential customers, engage with key audiences and grow their businesses.   The toolkit features relevant content such as informative white papers, interactive webinars and how-to articles and premium access to educational resources, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of special offers designed specifically for small businesses. To request information on how PR Newswire can help your small business, click here. You can receive updates on new PR Toolkit content by following @prnsmallbiz on Twitter.

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