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What is the culture of urgency? And is it driving you crazy too?

The voiceover industry is a fast-moving business. Voice jobs arrive, get voiced, get delivered, get invoiced. Bish bash bosh. Sometimes...

Shortlisted for Outstanding Woman in Business Award 2016

Wow – I wasn’t expecting this! I’ve been nominated for this award by my business mentor, Dave Blakey of Business...

My accounts guy is lolarious!

I’ve written elsewhere about why I love my accounts guy. Here’s just one more reason. This is an email he...

Why I love my accounts guy

There’s nothing better than starting the day by sending out a few polite-but-firm cash-chasing emails. O, the satisfaction of hitting...

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Some of Emma’s clients

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“The perfect delivery. Every single time. Guaranteed. And always up for a brew and some cake.”

Chris Stevens, director, Devaweb

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“Emma is the best. I have no hesitation in recommending her for any voice over – she can handle anything.”

Mike Wyer, BBC