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<\/a>A blank page can be hard to fill<\/p><\/div>\n
I don’t agree – there are times a template is not the right answer but they can be very useful in business.<\/p>\n
Using a template doesn’t mean everything is exactly the same \u00a0– adjustments are made to suit the purpose.<\/p>\n
Templates for letters, emails, style guides, procedures, web pages and other business materials can help your business in three key ways.<\/p>\n
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- Consistency
\nIf every letter sent from your business has the same format, it looks professional, builds your brand and shows attention to detail<\/li>\n - Time saving
\nUsing a template saves a lot of time. An email or webpage template can reduce the time needed for formatting, setting meta data and remembering the necessary details (phone, ABN, disclaimer, etc), and so on.<\/li>\n - Getting started
\nA template can provide a starting point and can be much easier to work from than a blank page – this saves mental energy and time. If you don’t know where to start with preparing a style for your business, a corporate style guide template<\/a> can get you started and inspire you to ask the right questions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nI think templates are\u00a0suitable for many things (e.g. procedures and standard information) although they can be misused and abused.<\/p>\n
What templates do you use (or have you used) in your business? What advantages do you get from them?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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