Quality control is everything in annual reporting How many sets of eyes review your annual report before it goes live? If the answer is “too many” or “not enough”, you’re not alone. Annual reports sit at the crossroads of compliance, corporate communications, investor relations and sustainability. They’re scrutinised by regulators, analysts, employees, NGOs and customers....
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Annual report team structure – roles and responsibilities for success
Who actually writes your annual report? If your answer is “a bit of everyone”, you’re not alone. Corporate communications teams, marketing directors, sustainability officers, investor relations and the C-suite all play a role. But without a clear annual report team structure, the project often spirals into missed deadlines, duplicated effort or a design team scrambling...
The complete annual report writing process: a month-by-month timeline
A clear annual report writing process is non-negotiable How long does it take to plan, draft and publish a high-impact annual report? Without a defined annual report writing process, organisations run the risk of last-minute scrambles, missed stakeholder deadlines and diluted corporate narratives. Our month-by-month timeline is designed for corporate communications directors, marketing VPs, sustainability...
Professional annual report writing time – how long does it take? (Timeline breakdown)
The most important deadline of the year Every year, corporate communications teams face the same challenge: how long should it take to get the annual report written, reviewed, designed and approved? If you’re in investor relations, marketing or sustainability, you know this isn’t just another project. Annual reports are high-stakes documents that need to meet...
Outsourced annual report writing vs In-house in 2025/26
Why the in-house vs outsourced decision is critical in 2025 With new FCA disclosure requirements taking effect and ESG regulations tightening across sectors, corporate communications teams face an uncomfortable truth: the annual report writing skills that worked five years ago won’t meet 2025’s standards. The question isn’t whether your team can write – it’s whether...
Annual report marketing – turning a compliance document into a valuable asset
Why annual report marketing matters The truth is, many investors skim annual reports and never reach the financial statements. If your report reads like a compliance document, it may fail to engage stakeholders or convey your corporate narrative. Careful planning, professional writing and considered design can shift the focus from ticking regulatory boxes to driving...
Investor Communications – striking the balance
When we think about investor communications, the annual report is a crucial document, a testament to the year’s wins, challenges and transitions. It’s a narrative that goes beyond numbers and legal necessities, weaving a story that needs to resonate with its most critical readership: the investors. At the same time Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...
Financial Report Writing Services – What to Look for
Whether or not you operate in the financial services sector (like many of our clients) your financial report or annual report is more than just a regulatory requirement. It’s an important way to connect with your audience. It tells the story of your company’s performance, vision, and future prospects. Crafting an effective report requires significant...