Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"While definitions have been known to shift based on the way a word is commonly used, some popular uses are just plain wrong.
"Poor punctuation: all rules and no play.
"When you write business material, you do not just share your ideas and thoughts.
"I am a big believer in the power of language to change the world.
"These 12 books represent the best of the various elements that comprise good business writing.
"In a country as vast as the United States, you're hardly ever going to find a consensus on how to say something.
"James Altucher (photo, left) shares the four words that guide his life and work as an entrepreneur, writer and father.
"We set out to find the most common languages — besides English — spoken at home in every state, based on the US Census Bureau's 2012-2016 American Community Survey estimates.
"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.