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Why Entrepreneurs Need Writing Skills (and How to Improve Yours) All business owners should also be good, diverse writers to better engage their audience and set themselves apart from the pack.

By Daniela Chamorro

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Entrepreneurs need to be a number of things: persistent, resourceful, creative and tolerant to risk. But, do they need to be good writers? Many would say no, defining "a good writer" as someone who can spell and knows the difference between your and you're. Others would simply say that someone else can write content for their business if needed.

However, being a good writer yourself can put you at an advantage — and this means not just becoming good at basic grammar and spelling, but being able to express yourself in an interesting, engaging and unique way.

So, why do you need writing skills?