I'm the owner/operator of IDIC Designs, LLC. I coach small business owners to align their technology with their business objectives. Would you be willing to connect me to someone who needs to make better use of their technology?
[Newsletter] December 2023: You See Me--Confession of Illiteracy
I was going to write a story. It would tug at your emotions.
But…
21% of adults in the United States could not read it.
54% of adults might have struggled because I do not usually write at a 6th grade level.
This email has a 4.9 Flesch-Kincaid grade level.
The problem of adults who cannot read costs the U.S. $2.2 trillion each year.
My friend, Larissa, has a vision to change this situation.
But, I’ll let her tell you about it:
https://content.idicdesigns.com/documents/vlpfundraiser.html
I'll see you in 2024!
Rob
Three Things for December:
- I've created a custom ChatGPT solution for Cybersecurity Audits. Is your business insurable? Are you compliant with the relevant standards for your industry? We could work together to find out. Just hit reply to this email!
- To tell Larissa's story, I use a technology called Flipbooks. I love working with others to tell their stories to an audience that cares. Would you like to explore that together? Easy peasy... just hit reply and let me know.
- If you are still reading this email, thank your parents and a teacher! If you know someone who cares about literacy or giving back to good causes that improve things for ALL of us, please forward this email to invite them to join Larissa's movement.
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Hi, I'm Robert Ruder
I'm the owner/operator of IDIC Designs, LLC. I coach small business owners to align their technology with their business objectives. Would you be willing to connect me to someone who needs to make better use of their technology?
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