1. We're available for work
2. You still have time to get 10% off your project!
3. Case Study: With the goal of reducing support costs, Cleversafe asks Jumping Bean to develop online help documentation
4. Recipe: Gnocchi
5. Tip: ClipX - Every copywriter should have it in his/her arsenal (and it's free!)

We're Hsuan-min Chou and Blythe Howard-Chou, founders of Jumping Bean Communications. Do you know someone who can use our marketing writing or technical writing services? Forward this newsletter to a friend or colleague, or point them to www.jumpbean.com.

1. We're available for work

Having just finished Motorola last month—and with all that holiday hubbub long past—we are now available to do your bidding. As writers for 15 years, and copywriters for 11^*, we are well adept at handling whatever new marketing initiative you need accomplished, such as:

• Web
• Print collateral (brochures, tri-fold, postcards)
• Signage
• Catalogs/Direct mail
• Packaging
• White papers
• Multimedia scripts
• Technical documentation

See our work >>

So, get your New Years off to a truly happy start, and call us at (773) 562-6093. Or send us an email. And don't forget, you get 10% all work now through Jan 31!

* Hsuan was a technical writer for 4 years at Ameritech and on his own.

Think we did an outstanding job on your collateral? Don't keep it inside. Tell the world! And we'll take 10% off your next project.

2. Act now and get 10% off your project!

It has been a pleasure to work with you—you are both very talented. Julie B. VP, Product Management Cleversafe

The holidays are over, and what's the only thing you have to worry about now? Shortening your 2009 project list.

So wipe away that forehead sweat, and give Jumping Bean a call today. To ring in 2009, we're giving all our clients 10% off!^**

So let's get crackin' >>

Pick up that phone and call (773) 562-6093, or send us an email. And don't forget, you'll get 10% off now thru Jan. 31.

** This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

3. Case Study: With the goal of reducing support costs, Cleversafe asks Jumping Bean to develop online help documentation

Cleversafe, a pioneer in distributed data storage solutions, needed documentation for their Microsoft Windows client, Cleversafe Desktop for Windows. The company was running a tight ship and wanted its technical documentation ready for an early fall launch.

Learn how Jumping Bean was able to create technical documentation for our client's revolutionary storage solution. Read the case study >>

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4. Recipe: Gnocchi!!

Ahh, one of my favorite Italian dishes. For this potato-lover, gnocchi is the bee's knees of pasta. What could be better than little potato dumplings in a tasty pesto or a simple tomato sauce?

And surprisingly, they're quite easy to make, and not all that time-consuming once you get into a rhythm. I mean, if you can make mashed potatoes, you can make gnocchi >>

Expand your culinary world by trying one of our recipes. If you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share, send it to recipes@jumpbean.com, and you just might find it in the next edition of "bean news!"

5. Tip: ClipX - Every copywriter should have it in his/her arsenal

At a recent gig, I was writing and editing catalog copy. Unfortunately, from time to time, higher ups (not my manager or his manager) suddenly wanted headings to read differently. Or they wanted to change the boilerplate that went into each catalog entry. Or they decided an icon was ugly and wanted it replaced!

What to do? Copy and paste, of course. But across more than 400 different catalog entries? Don't have ClipX? I'd get it if I were you >>

Hsuan did a great job writing competitive response pieces for our internal sales team.

He understood our goals... and made them easy-to-read so HP’s team could quickly address potential situations with customers.

Andy Binder
Director, HP

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Thanks...for your work in the short time you were here. We'll certainly keep you in mind... for additional freelance help.

T. Gorman, Manager
Corporate Branding and Creative Services
Discover Financial Services

Amy has definitely expressed her positive feedback with your work and is impressed with your strategic copywriting abilities!

Recruiter
Visa Account
Direct Mail Agency

Did I overhear right that you were leaving after today? Bummer... You were a great help.

B.S, Copywriter
Walgreens

Thanks! I really appreciate all your hard work [on the EMEA course catalog]!

D. Carter, Manager
Motorola University
Motorola

Nice work. I really like the tone [of your catalog copywriting].

E.W, VP New Business
Specialty Store Services

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