Kevin Carr: 10 tips on writing successful awards entries

PA Awards deadline is 28 September

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The window for entering the 2019 Professional Adviser Awards opened this week so we asked seasoned awards judge Kevin Carr for his top tips on penning a successful entry. Go on - there's no time like the present ...

Writing a successful award entry can be time-consuming. You need to write a compelling story that brings your business to life while also providing hard evidence of your success - and all within the stated word count. Once you get the hang of it, however, future entries - and success - can become second nature. Winning a well-regarded category, and beating a few competitors along the way, can bring many benefits. As well as raising your profile, it can add credibility, generate new business and help with retention and recruitment. Enter the PA Awards 2019 here What is also great ab...

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