Joan Black is the chief communication strategist, founder, and manager of The Creative Octopus, LLC, www.thecreativeoctopus.net , a licensed Nevada business providing a diverse range of communication and professional writing services. The company develops website content, technical documentation, and marketing materials that will resonate with your target audience and generate leads. We specialize in writing services and content that optimizes business development including advertisements, articles, brochures, biographies, blogs, catalogs, grants, manuals, marketing plans, newsletters, press releases, proposals, SEO copywriting, technical reports, website content and more. We also assist in preparing business documentation, negotiation letters and narratives for 10Q filings. We offer excellent quality editing and proofreading services and know Associate Press style. We edit books, technical papers, novels and can assist in organizing information for applications. Providing exceptional customer service is our highest priority.The Creative Octopus also provides grant development guidance and expertise, As a grant resource center, we determine clients' funding needs, ensure clients are qualified for grants applications, search for grant opportunities to match those needs, prepare and oversee grant submission, and deliver summary reports to clients. We track and prioritize grant submission deadlines, and develop well-written grant proposals. We also track and manage reporting of grants to the grantor to ensure the grantee remains in compliance with grant requirements.Business plan development takes on an interactive approach with entrepreneurs and business owners. Through an in-depth process, the final product becomes a road map and useful tool that is an asset to the business.Specialties: Developed 20-year-Strategic-Marketing Plan for $64 million facility (Clark County Shooting Park). A creative, multitasking problem solver who works well with others and always strives for excellence.Editor/Corporate writer--business plans, marketing plans, biographies, website content, press releases, grants.Writer--articles and advertisements published in Nevada Business Journal, Las Vegas Restaurant Guide, 944, etc.