The Corporate Communication Startup

Do What You Love, Shape Your Work Week, and Get Paid

Do you dream of working flexibly, using your writing or marketing skills to pursue your passions and attract your ideal clients? Are you unsure where or how to begin your own corporate communication startup or small business?
The Corporate Communication Startup is your complete guide to turning professional communication skills into a thriving, profitable business. Written by Elizabeth Joss, an independent consultant, trainer, and business owner with over 20 years of experience, this book walks you step by step through how to build, grow, and sustain your own corporate communication consultancy.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand the corporate communication landscape and define your niche.
• Identify, attract, and work with your ideal clients.
• Package, price, and market your business with confidence.
• Build a professional brand and establish your expertise online.
• Use AI tools and smart systems to boost productivity and creativity.
• Manage finances, overcome early challenges, and scale sustainably.

This book is ideal for writers, marketers, communication professionals, freelancers, consultants, and career changers who want to create meaningful work on their own terms. Whether you’re freelancing part-time or ready to go all in, you’ll find practical strategies, activities, and personal insights to help you succeed.

Drawing from two decades running her consultancy WordWorx, Elizabeth combines deep industry experience with practical tools to help you write for money, shape your work week, and prioritise you.

If you’re ready to start or grow your own corporate communication business, this book will show you exactly how to do it, with confidence, clarity, and purpose.