There are two basic categories of business letters: business to business, and business to customer. Business to Business Letters Most business to business letters is written to confirm things that have already been discussed among officials in meetings, on the telephone, or via e-mail. Can you imagine the letters that would have to go back and forth to cover all … [Read more...] about Writing Business Letters That Get The Job Done
Business Communication
6 Communication Barriers and How You Can Avoid Them
Most individuals are unaware of the static they create when they communicate. What do I mean by static? Static is created when what you say is inconsistent with how you say it. For example, suppose you're having a conversation and the other person says, in a boring, monotone voice, "I'm so excited to have this opportunity to work with you." Their facial expressions are … [Read more...] about 6 Communication Barriers and How You Can Avoid Them
Current Trends in Business Communication: Infographic
Effective communication is absolutely critical to the success of any business. In this increasingly tech-savvy corporate world, companies of all sizes need to be au fait with the current trends in business communication. Business owners need to know their cloud from their Internet of Things and their interactive voice responses from their phone number … [Read more...] about Current Trends in Business Communication: Infographic
Candid Conversations: How to Drive the Political Correctness “Elephant” Out of Your Workplace
Individuals who are faced with difficult issues frequently choose to ignore them entirely or discuss them only indirectly. While most people would concur that issues such as disagreements over a course of action or poor performance should be addressed clearly and directly, the reality is that many are not comfortable doing so. It's so much easier at those moments to revert to … [Read more...] about Candid Conversations: How to Drive the Political Correctness “Elephant” Out of Your Workplace
Email in Today’s Business Communication
Succeeding in business today—whether home-based, small-scale, or large-scale—requires a new way of doing things. Especially in the crucial aspect of business communications, the world of business has drastically changed a hundredfold, and woe be to the startup company who won't dare to ride the waves of modernity. Almost all businesses today have learned to use electronic … [Read more...] about Email in Today’s Business Communication
