CBI Survey says the lack of basic skills hits businesses

If low literacy and bad numeracy are so rife why are businesses reluctant to employ freelance professional proofreading services?
In this day and age of quick and easy communication (mobile phones to ask "are you free now"; emailing to send documents) businesses can ensure basic accuracy without too much loss of time.
I'd say pride and lack of organisation are probably the biggest blocks - although many will hide behind lack of budget. However, clear and accurate copy has got to be worth a few pence, whilst illiteracy must lose businesses millions!
All the more reason to push the form on my website that allows for easy transfer of documents for proofing and editing - roll on the research that proves there is a need for that sort of service.




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