Know exactly what to gather before the writing begins.
Most annual report stress is caused by starting the wrong way: gathering content under pressure, realising too late what’s missing, and writing without a clear plan.
The Annual Report Readiness Review gives you a clear picture of what to gather, what strong content looks like, and what your team needs to have in place before the writing begins.
You’re not sure what to gather. You don’t know if last year’s report is the right starting point. Contributors are unclear on what’s expected of them. And by the time the writing begins, the pressure is already on.
It doesn’t have to work that way.
What This Is
Annual reports sound straightforward until the writing begins and the gaps become obvious.
In practice, many organisations reach the writing stage without a clear picture of what they need, what’s missing, or what strong annual report content actually looks like.
This review fixes the preparation problem before it becomes a writing problem.
I look at your current situation, identify what’s missing, and give you clear and specific guidance on what needs to be in place before writing begins.
The goal is simple: less confusion, more information and confidence with a clearer pathway forward.
Who It’s For
This review is for organisations that need to produce an annual report and want to get the preparation right before the writing starts.
It’s a good fit if your team does not have a clear content-gathering process, or in-house communications support, or if previous reports have always felt rushed and unclear.
You might be starting from scratch, working from last year’s report, or simply trying to approach this year differently.
What You’ll Receive
A review of your current materials or annual report situation
A recorded video review with clear, specific guidance
A written summary of the key findings
A practical action checklist so your team knows exactly what to prepare before writing starts
What I Look At
Depending on what you already have, I may review previous annual reports, draft notes, internal documents, source material, photos, images, or a summary of your current situation.
This helps me assess not only your written material, but also whether you have the supporting visuals and source content needed for a strong report.
If there are gaps in content, process, or understanding, I’ll identify them early before they become a problem.
What This Helps You Do
A good readiness review means your team goes into the writing stage knowing what’s needed, not figuring it out under pressure.
You’ll come away with a clearer picture of what to gather, a better understanding of what strong annual report content looks like, and a realistic plan for getting there.
What’s Not Included
This review focuses on guidance and preparation, not execution.
It does not include drafting, writing the report, managing contributors, chasing content, or handling design, digital or print production, or project coordination.
Your team remains responsible for gathering materials, internal approvals, and deadlines.
My role is to make sure you know exactly what you need, what you’re working toward before writing begins.
How it works
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Book your Annual Report Readiness Review online and complete a short intake form. After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to upload your materials.
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Send through whatever you have: a previous annual report, draft notes, source documents, photos, images, or a summary of where things currently stand.
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I review what you have, identify what’s missing, and note anything likely to cause difficulty later.
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You’ll receive a recorded video walkthrough, written summary, and practical action checklist by email within 5 business days of submitting your materials.
Investment
Annual Report Readiness Review AUD $ 1,200
Includes review of submitted materials, recorded video feedback, written summary, and practical action checklist.
What to submit
The review is designed to assess your readiness for the writing stage, not to read every document your organisation holds. You do not need to spend hours preparing for this. The review is designed to work from the materials you already have and the stage you are currently at.
To complete a standard review, please submit the following (if you have it):
Most recent annual report
Final published versionDraft notes or content
Any work in progress for the current reportKey source documents
Up to 3 documents reflecting your main activities, results, or updatesPhotos or images
Up to 20 images you are considering usingIntake form
One completed intake form
The purpose of this review is to assess how prepared your organisation is for the writing stage, identify what’s missing, and clarify what needs to be gathered or strengthened before writing begins.
You do not need to send every document your organisation has. The review works best when you provide the most relevant materials rather than the full archive.
If your submission is unusually extensive, unclear, or more complex than the standard review scope, I may recommend a revised scope, fee, or turnaround time before the review begins.