Business and governance
Welcome! Please Read CarefullyTM is a Plain English writing service founded by Jane Lamprill in 2016. Jane is a specialist writer who helps companies communicate clearly with their readers. She
- has written clear information for corporate clients since 2003
- has many years’ 'delegated powers' committee experience
- passed the Plain English Diploma in 2020; and
- cares deeply about good business ethics.
How can we make your life easier?
Please feel free to get in touch if you need help with the documents below. Jane also offers regular discounts to fellow members at the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry:
- User-friendly policies.
- 'No waffle' business reports.
- Business document 'makeovers'.
- Clear consumer information.
- Customer-friendly website content.
- Key-fact documents.
- No-hassle bereavement forms.
How can plain language help your business?
Plain English does not patronise anyone, but makes unfamiliar information easier to understand. It can help e.g
Your workforce who might not have English as their first language.
Your committees & sales teams will need clear concise policies, and reports that are easy to navigate.
Your bereaved investment clients will need stress-free forms, and key-fact documents to make life easier at a difficult time.
And you save time and money because:
- Clear, concise information is faster to read.
- 'Transparent' documents reduce the risk of fraud.
- Instructions are easier to follow.
- Staff are usually happier and more productive.
- Complaints and misunderstandings are fewer.
Jane's governance experience EU and UK
Grant review expert: For the European Commission’s Horizon Europe research funding programme. (Ad hoc 2009 – present).
Lay Committee Member: For a UK financial regulator. Helped to maintain high standards in the financial audit sector. (June 2016 – June 2022).