Annual report writing services
Compelling and compliant business stories
Turn reporting obligations into content opportunities with expert support.
Tell a compelling story of performance, people, and progress.
Annual reports can be big, complex projects. But they’re also a powerful way to communicate with investors, stakeholders, and regulators.
We’ve created, edited and proofread annual report content for ASX-listed, government, NFP and corporate organisations.
Get strategic support to deliver an annual report with impact.
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Why brands invest in their annual report
Compliance
Tick off legislative and regulatory reporting obligations.
Investors
Give shareholders and potential investors all they need for informed decisions.
Brand building
Tell a consistent brand story for customers, employees, and the media.
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57 award-winning annual report covers from the 2020s
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Tell performance and people stories to investors, stakeholders and regulators
Invest in reporting content that supports marketing goals.
Nail the front of book
Well-written reports get read.
Use key themes to connect the commentary and financials
Clearly communicate the strategic priorities you’re reporting against
Showcase people with case studies and profiles
Clear and accurate financial statements
Know the reporting non-negotiables.
Maintain unbiased, transparent reporting language
Apply the latest regulatory guidelines
Use our compliance checklists to plan report content
Content for user-friendly formats
Accessible reporting key audiences.
Content designed for PDF, HTML or flipbook formats
Use smart data visualisation and infographics
Report indexing services to ensure accessibility
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Annual report expertise to support your project
A network of specialist report researchers, writers, editors, and design partners to suit your brand and budget.
Nail your annual report without the hassle with a network of specialist B2B writers, editors, consultants, UXers and designers.
With a Content Director in Brisbane, an Ops Manager in Melbourne, and reporting specialists spread across APAC – we’ve got your annual report needs covered.
What our clients say
The best experience
I have been writing and producing Annual Reports for 10 years now and this has been the best experience I have had.
Christine
Property Industry Foundation
Helpful support for a story-led annual report
As a time-poor marketing and communications lead, I relied on Amanda to sift through raw content from the program teams for 37 services, and recommend the strongest stories and information that demonstrated our the impact of our services.
I would absolutely recommend Amanda to businesses, and particularly not-for-profits, for support in writing their annual reports.
Cherie Donnellan
Bethany Group
You made such a difference!
Excellent proofreading across a complex annual report – 2 years running! At the end of a long annual report process, Amanda was the fresh set of eyes we needed to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Thanks Amanda for your fast turnaround and eagle eye.
Emily
Legal Super
Meet our Content Director
“Annual reports are an opportunity to reflect on performance and the business story you want to tell.”
Amanda Vanelderen – WorkWords Content Founder and Content Director.
Amanda has produced annual reports for ASX200, government, NFP and private organisations.
Working with comms, investor relations and marketing teams, Amanda leads the delivery of confidential reporting and communication services.
- Adjudicator – Australasian Reporting Awards
- Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) – Australian Marketing Institute
- Member – Australian Society for Technical Communication (ASTC)
How we work on annual reports
Strategy & planning
A smart strategy includes report themes, messaging and maximising repurposable content.
Research & interviews
Swap endless templates for interviews with internal stakeholders and partners.
Writing & editing
Elevate your reporting with specialist writers, editors and communicators.
Design
Showcase your report, messaging and brand with design and data visualisation.
Proofreading
Find the typos before your investors and guarantee accuracy of financial statements.
Promotion
Make a plan to promote your report messaging to the right audience at the right time.
Our annual report service packages
We build a custom project quote based on your annual reporting portfolio, templates, and existing governance and workflows.
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Analyst
Transform reporting with benchmarking
$POA +gst
For established brands ready to improve their reporting portfolio
The
Storyteller
Elevate your report with the stories worth telling
$POA +gst
For brands who want to maximise ROI with repurposable content
The Outsourcer
Trust us with complete report delivery
$POA +gst
For busy marketers or teams who need a trusted pair of hands
5 top tips for your annual report
Align report structure with company vision and strategic goals
Know non-negotiable reporting inclusions
Create a detailed report outline for upfront stakeholder review
Agree on and document workflows, version control and approvals
Make a plan for report promotion and repurposing
Annual report services FAQs
What is an annual report?
An annual report is a record of a company or organisation’s operations and financial performance in the previous year. Some companies produce an annual report to meet regulatory or legislative requirements, while others choose to produce a report to communicate with investors, stakeholders and partners.
How much do annual reports cost to produce?
The cost of producing an annual report varies based on factors like the size of the company, reporting and legislative obligations, and complexity of operations and performance.
Does my company or organisation have to publish an annual report?
It depends on your location, industry, and regulatory and legislative requirements. In Australia, companies listed on the ASX must submit an annual report to ASIC and NFPs submit an annual report to the Australian Charities and Not For Profits Commission.
Can WorkWords Content design our annual report?
Yes. We work with a network of experienced designers from concept to delivery.
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Proven content delivery
for B2B and government
clients
Data-driven content
planning with a splash
of delight
Audience advocates
across communication
and content trends
GSOH included at no extra cost
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No need to phone in your annual report.
Be supported to deliver compelling content that engages stakeholders, investors and regulators.