Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"In the world of international business, it's critical to know your words will be understood by people from another country, or it could spell disaster.
"In the realm of business, people often say that it’s a cut-throat or dog-eat-dog world.
"Here are 12 everyday phrases you might be saying incorrectly: .
"It's not just what you say; it's how you say it that matters.
"I'm excited to share these top 87 business writing tips with you," writes Mary Cullen (photo, left) at InstructionalSolutions.
"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.
"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.
"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.
"One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is whether it’s acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition," begins Mignon Fogarty (photo, left) in a piece at her blog - QuickandDirtyTips.
Mignon Fogarty (photo, left) explains.
"To make the writing right, use outside resources to help you get a third person perspective on your writing.
John Brandon (photo, left) of Inc.
"National Punctuation Day is celebrated every year in the US on September 24," declares Lucy Yang (photo, left).
Writer Katherine Brooks (photo, left) discusses the book - You're Probably Saying It Wrong by Ross and Kathryn Petras.
"Modern business is often conducted via quick-fire typing on tiny screens.
"This was a big style-update year at the American Copy Editors Society (ACES) meeting.
"Grammar rules can seem like a nuisance.
"Occasionally, a new word or phrase breaks out of the confines of the business world and into the cultural conversation.
Shana Lebowitz reports.
Stacey Lastoe (photo, left) shows the way in a piece at TheMuse.
"Would you like to write faster?
"In offices around the world, writers spend time and energy disputing business writing standards.
"Online dictionary Merriam-Webster announced on February 7 that it has added more than 1,000 new words to its catalog, drawing from pop culture, science, foreign languages, sports, medicine, and more.
"A good writer produces not just words, but meaning.
"Communication, language and style matter in all areas of life.