Amelia Ink

Grant Researcher & Grant Proposal Writer

Grants4u.co.uk • Autônomo

Apr 2025 - Present • 1 yr 5 mos

I work as a self-employed Grant Researcher and Grant Proposal Writer, helping small businesses, startups, nonprofit organizations, and community-focused initiatives identify suitable funding opportunities and develop compelling applications. My work includes grant research, eligibility assessment, proposal development, application writing, pitch deck structuring, supporting documents, and grant submission. I have developed grant proposals for small business startups and nonprofit organizations, tailoring each application to the funder's objectives, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and the applicant's specific goals. I also help organizations clearly communicate their mission, statement of need, project objectives, target beneficiaries, expected outcomes, implementation strategy, sustainability plan, budget, and measurable impact. A major project involved developing a comprehensive funding proposal for a fashion house seeking to expand its existing fashion studio into a larger fashion school and training initiative. I developed and structured the proposal around the organization's vision, community impact, skills development, operational expansion, sustainability, work plan, budget, and expected outcomes. The project successfully progressed through the funding process and resulted in the organization securing eight-figure funding. I have also supported nonprofit funding applications by helping organizations present strong cases for support, demonstrate community impact, establish realistic project plans, and align their proposals with funder priorities. In addition, I have structured pitch decks and investor-facing materials used to present business and project concepts during funding and grant applications. My experience combines research, persuasive proposal writing, strategic positioning, budgeting, and application support to help organizations present credible, competitive, and funder-focused proposals.

Business Plan Writer & Business Strategy Consultant

Fiverr • Freelance

Sep 2024 - Present • 2 yrs

I work as a self-employed Business Plan Writer and Business Strategy Consultant, helping entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and organizations develop clear, professional, and practical business plans for launching, growing, funding, and presenting their ventures. My experience includes developing business plans for different industries and business models, with a focus on market research, business strategy, target customers, competitive analysis, products and services, marketing strategies, operations, organizational structure, financial planning, and growth projections. Through Fiverr, I have developed a comprehensive business plan for a preschool and daycare business in the United States, tailoring the plan to its target market, services, operational needs, and growth objectives. Outside Fiverr, I have also developed business plans for a real estate startup and a small-scale bag business specializing in beaded and leather bags. I also provide business plans designed for investor presentations, funding opportunities, startup launches, business expansion, and nonprofit organizations. I focus on making each plan specific to the client's business rather than relying on generic templates. My work combines research, strategic thinking, financial considerations, and clear business communication to produce plans that help business owners understand their opportunities, communicate their vision, identify potential challenges, and establish practical strategies for sustainable growth. My professional focus is helping entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and organizations turn their ideas into clear, strategic, and actionable business plans. I specialize in market research, competitive analysis, business strategy, financial projections, marketing, operations, and growth planning, with experience creating plans for startups, investor presentations, nonprofits, and funding opportunities.

Self-Employed Book Editor & Publishing Specialist

Publishing • Autônomo

May 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 4 mos

I work as a self-employed Book Editor and Publishing Specialist, helping authors transform completed and developing manuscripts into polished, professionally prepared books. My experience covers the full editorial and self-publishing process, including developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, manuscript review, and professional book formatting. I have worked with authors across fiction and nonfiction, helping improve plot and structure, pacing, characterization, dialogue, clarity, consistency, readability, organization, and overall reader experience while preserving each author's unique voice and vision. I also specialize in professional ebook and print book formatting, preparing manuscripts for publication according to the requirements of the author's chosen platform. My formatting work includes trim sizes, margins, typography, chapter layouts, page numbering, headers and footers, front and back matter, images, tables, and other interior layout requirements. Through my work, I have helped authors identify weaknesses in their manuscripts, strengthen their writing, correct errors, produce clean final files, and move their books toward publication. I manage projects independently from manuscript assessment and editing through proofreading, formatting, and final publishing preparation. My experience as a self-employed publishing professional has allowed me to develop a practical understanding of what authors need at each stage of the publishing journey, enabling me to provide both detailed editorial support and professional publication-ready formatting. Professional Focus My goal is to provide authors with more than basic proofreading. I help bridge the gap between a completed manuscript and a professionally prepared book by combining editorial judgment, detailed manuscript analysis, proofreading, formatting expertise, and knowledge of the self-publishing workflow.